Reviews

The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton by Anstey Harris

laurawhitley's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Apart from Grace being quite irritating for the majority of this book, it is Nadia and Mr Maurice Williams who keep this book captivating and worthwhile.

miriiam16's review against another edition

3.0

Le califico con 3 estrellas, pero estaría más cercano al 2,5

emilykiedis's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

A thoroughly beautiful read. I didn’t expect to love this as much as I have, and as a string player I was surprised by how much pride for the craft it dredged up from the depths of my being. 

carolyn0613's review against another edition

4.0

This is a wonderful music filled book. Gracie is passionately in love with David but her life as a musical instrument maker and repairer is turned upside down when a good deed by David thrusts him into an unwanted public spotlight. Gracie is knocked sideways by the truth revealed about David. She is lucky to be supported by an old friend and a young employee. We are lucky to be on this journey with Gracie. I loved the music part of it even though I am not a classical music fan. It's a lovely story.

sslovesbooks_1's review against another edition

4.0

A soft and calming story of a woman who makes string instruments and finds herself again with new friends and acquaintances.

saraholiver's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

novellenovels's review against another edition

emotional hopeful slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

annecarts's review against another edition

3.0

Although this was predictable in places this was a sweet story of a cello maker and her friends. I loved the detail of the instrument making process and the musical themes of the book.

It was disappointing that the blurb for the book gives away half of the plot though and also the comparison to Elinor Oliphant I didn't think fit at all, the characters are completely different.

Thank you to Netgalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

jager123's review against another edition

4.0

The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton by Anstey Harris

This one is for anyone who has enjoyed the recent tales of awkward women finding true friendship and finding themselves. The music elements of the story are fascinating and I spent my morning commute listening to various versions of La Follia to try to understand Grace better. You’ll love Nadia and Maurice, they are the heart and soul of the story.

essjay1's review against another edition

2.0

Nothing like Eleanor Oliphant as the review here suggests. The story was not my cup of tea but I did enjoy learning a bit about classical music and the author gives you a listening list at the end which I think is great.