hgranger's review against another edition
2.0
I normally enjoy Carriger but this book was ridiculous. Drawn out and inane. The last couple of chapters picked up a bit and the supporting characters were great. Otherwise, not good at all.
botanicals's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
roseybot's review against another edition
4.0
I love Gail Cariger and this world. I really enjoy the exploration of this world and the way that she's delving into the less than pleasant parts of British Imperialism.
The romance was sweet and lovely. I always love her couples though, so that was a given. But Rue and Quensel were wonderful. I really liked their "lessons" and how it was built up and very much about pleasure for the both of them.
Why four stars? Well there was some slightly iffy moments. Really just moments -- like a random slur from the protagonist that could have easily been avoided (it even sounded wrong for the period -- while I know Romani peoples were around, the referencing of their culture in regards to getting ripped off stood out as odd) or misgendering a gender fluid character (transgender? It was unclear). I couldn't tell if they were editing slips or something more insidious and it bothered me. Enough that I'm knocking a star off my review even though overall I loved this book.
The romance was sweet and lovely. I always love her couples though, so that was a given. But Rue and Quensel were wonderful. I really liked their "lessons" and how it was built up and very much about pleasure for the both of them.
Why four stars? Well there was some slightly iffy moments. Really just moments -- like a random slur from the protagonist that could have easily been avoided (it even sounded wrong for the period -- while I know Romani peoples were around, the referencing of their culture in regards to getting ripped off stood out as odd) or misgendering a gender fluid character (transgender? It was unclear). I couldn't tell if they were editing slips or something more insidious and it bothered me. Enough that I'm knocking a star off my review even though overall I loved this book.
ramakn22's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Mental illness, and Classism
Moderate: Colonisation, Death, Dementia, Blood, and Confinement
Minor: Terminal illness, Death of parent, Xenophobia, and Racism
diaryofthebookdragon's review against another edition
3.0
Imprudence didn't really blow my mind. It had the usual quirky characters and interesting alternate history setting, like the rest of the books in this series, but... It could have been much better. Especially if half the book was not devoted to romantic developments between Prudence and Quesnel.
I expected more steampunk and less PNR from this series.
I expected more steampunk and less PNR from this series.
kandicez's review against another edition
4.0
[a:Gail Carriger|2891665|Gail Carriger|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1476925456p2/2891665.jpg] is such a fun author. There is nothing resembling literature to be found on her pages, but there is so much fun! And not a little risky business presented in such clean terms that they are even more titillating than they would be if presented as R-rated dialogue!
I classify these as Steampunk-lite. You don't get chemistry or engineering lessons, but Carriger throws in enough that smacks of reality that you can almost imagine Rue's Spotted Custard soaring the world in the same way it's described in the book. You don't need to be convinced of it's possibility anymore than you need to be convinced that Vampires, Soulless and Weres live among us. They exist in the book(s) so it works.
Carriger has a knack for creating prickly characters that you can't help but fall in love with. She always presents us with an ensemble cast so that someone will appeal to you regardless of what you like. Someone else will irritate you, but how do you know light without having darkness to compare it to? :)
I gobble up these books as quick as I can and I read somewhere she was taking a break. Too bad, because I wish I had another at hand. I'm on the mood for her special fun.
I classify these as Steampunk-lite. You don't get chemistry or engineering lessons, but Carriger throws in enough that smacks of reality that you can almost imagine Rue's Spotted Custard soaring the world in the same way it's described in the book. You don't need to be convinced of it's possibility anymore than you need to be convinced that Vampires, Soulless and Weres live among us. They exist in the book(s) so it works.
Carriger has a knack for creating prickly characters that you can't help but fall in love with. She always presents us with an ensemble cast so that someone will appeal to you regardless of what you like. Someone else will irritate you, but how do you know light without having darkness to compare it to? :)
I gobble up these books as quick as I can and I read somewhere she was taking a break. Too bad, because I wish I had another at hand. I'm on the mood for her special fun.
kittykornerlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
This is lighthearted, amusing steampunk... and I've got to love a book with an airship called The Spotted Custard. Prudence and her crew head to Egypt and Nubia in this adventure. The pacing is good and the writing is amusing. Looking forward to Book 3!
gwensadventure's review against another edition
4.0
When you want to explore a new world through a book, delve into history sort-of and just tuck into a good book for the afternoon, this one is for you.
Rue and the crew find themselves back on the Spotted Custard, adventuring to Egypt and beyond. We learn of more new warecreatures developed from the myths of other ancient cultures. It is fun, adventurous and just overall good. There is some conflict, but it is always resolved quickly.
In this book I felt really connected to our new set of characters and excited to see where the lady bug looking balloon takes them next.
Rue and the crew find themselves back on the Spotted Custard, adventuring to Egypt and beyond. We learn of more new warecreatures developed from the myths of other ancient cultures. It is fun, adventurous and just overall good. There is some conflict, but it is always resolved quickly.
In this book I felt really connected to our new set of characters and excited to see where the lady bug looking balloon takes them next.