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veganecurrywurst's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
I did enjoy the book in the beginning. It was nothing special just your average romance novel. But the main characters are just so unlikable.
1. I HATE it when romance novels have this thing where men can't control themselves in the presence of the a female character. That should she touch or even look at them they would not be able to control themselves. That narrative is not even a bit romantic. These men need serious help and are a danger to society.
2. I also hate how many "historic" romance novels and romance novels in general talk about female virginity. Like it's a way for the man to take "ownership" of her. Especially in modern romance novels virginity and the toxic concept of purity for women needs to be discussed differently.
3. Daphne is such a horrible person. First she forces Simon to marry her, when he is clearly not ready and then she r*pes him ?! And then he apologizes to her ?! It was just so awful to read. She didn't even acknowledge or understand what she just had done. She even was mad at him.
I feel like I'm being very very generous in giving one star. I was genuinely excited to read the Bridgeton-books and this is just so disappointing. I hope the Netflix series is better.
Also: please stop comparing Julia Quinn to Jane Austen. Not that Julia Quinns writing style isn't also valid, but it doesn't even compare to Jane Austen's subtle humor or criticism of society or display of political stances.
1. I HATE it when romance novels have this thing where men can't control themselves in the presence of the a female character. That should she touch or even look at them they would not be able to control themselves. That narrative is not even a bit romantic. These men need serious help and are a danger to society.
2. I also hate how many "historic" romance novels and romance novels in general talk about female virginity. Like it's a way for the man to take "ownership" of her. Especially in modern romance novels virginity and the toxic concept of purity for women needs to be discussed differently.
3.
I feel like I'm being very very generous in giving one star. I was genuinely excited to read the Bridgeton-books and this is just so disappointing. I hope the Netflix series is better.
Also: please stop comparing Julia Quinn to Jane Austen. Not that Julia Quinns writing style isn't also valid, but it doesn't even compare to Jane Austen's subtle humor or criticism of society or display of political stances.
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
Moderate: Infertility, Mental illness, Rape, and Death of parent
Minor: Infertility, Violence, and Pregnancy
writewithapendragon's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Weirdly I think I like the show better than the book.
Graphic: Infertility, Misogyny, Rape, and Sexual content
Moderate: Gore and Mental illness
If you’re here thanks to the Netflix show, you could probably skip this book. It’s much more narrow in scope and Daphne is less likable in a few ways (one hidden under the spoiler) and the rest of the family is obviously not fleshed out yet since this is the first book. I like the way the show combines storylines but I am going to the books another two or three tries before shelveing them in my recycle bin.
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