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lux493's review against another edition
slow-paced
3.0
i love emily and sue and the book was really cute and sad but often boring. probably because romance is not really my genre.
beachsidebookreads's review against another edition
5.0
Just Wide Enough for Two by Kacey M. Martin is an engaging and well written debut novel. I was fully engaged from page one and this book is one of my favorites of the year!
A historical fiction imaging of Emily Dickenson's early adulthood, told from both Emily and Susan's point of view, this was in many ways a heartbreaking story as well as a terse reminder of what women and the LGBTQ+ community have had to fight for over the years, just to be themselves.
When I think of Emily Dickenson, I think of her poetry. Bringing her family to life in this novel, reminds me that the struggles were real, but also the humanity and humor in every day life, and there is nothing new under the sun!
I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys historical fiction, learning a little more than we knew before about a famous life before they were famous, romance and women's literature.
A historical fiction imaging of Emily Dickenson's early adulthood, told from both Emily and Susan's point of view, this was in many ways a heartbreaking story as well as a terse reminder of what women and the LGBTQ+ community have had to fight for over the years, just to be themselves.
When I think of Emily Dickenson, I think of her poetry. Bringing her family to life in this novel, reminds me that the struggles were real, but also the humanity and humor in every day life, and there is nothing new under the sun!
I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys historical fiction, learning a little more than we knew before about a famous life before they were famous, romance and women's literature.
bramblebox's review
4.0
if you enjoy emily & susan’s story with poetic theory of secret moments, im sure you’ll have a good time reading this charming little book.
elementarymydear's review
fast-paced
5.0
What a brilliant read!
I don’t know a huge amount about Emily Dickinson, but this book gave me an insight into her early adulthood. There were highs and lows, friendships and romances, and we see her start to explore her talents as a poet. The author explores not only Emily’s perspective but the perspectives of her closest friends, particularly Susan Gilbert.
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I was drawn into the story from the very start, immersed in the setting and invested in the characters. I read the whole book in one sitting and I felt transported to 19th Century Amherst.
The romance between Emily and Susan was beautifully written, with big sweeping romance and little moments that just made me feel so much for them. The journey they went on, figuring out their feelings and a way to be together, was incredibly moving and made for a very emotional read.
This is a most-read for any fans of queer historical fiction, full of atmosphere and romance. It was beautifully written and I can’t wait to see what the author writes next!
I received a free copy for review. All opinions are my own.
I don’t know a huge amount about Emily Dickinson, but this book gave me an insight into her early adulthood. There were highs and lows, friendships and romances, and we see her start to explore her talents as a poet. The author explores not only Emily’s perspective but the perspectives of her closest friends, particularly Susan Gilbert.
📚Blog📖YouTube📖Instagram📚
I was drawn into the story from the very start, immersed in the setting and invested in the characters. I read the whole book in one sitting and I felt transported to 19th Century Amherst.
The romance between Emily and Susan was beautifully written, with big sweeping romance and little moments that just made me feel so much for them. The journey they went on, figuring out their feelings and a way to be together, was incredibly moving and made for a very emotional read.
This is a most-read for any fans of queer historical fiction, full of atmosphere and romance. It was beautifully written and I can’t wait to see what the author writes next!
I received a free copy for review. All opinions are my own.
chelz286's review
adventurous
emotional
informative
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
This was my first read about Emily Dickinson and she was quite different from someone of her time and being a woman. I really loved reading about how Emily mostly defied what was considered moral and normal behavior for that time. She was comfortable being herself and not afraid or had care what others thought of her. This novel was an interesting read into the life of Emily and the relationship with her best friend, Susan Gilbert. She had no care about rumors and what others thought about her odd behavior when she was dealing with loss from the death of someone or loss of a person moving away. In a way, she lived kind of a lonely life and her escape became poetry knowing she could never fully have the person she loved the most. I really liked that the author included photos in the back as well, I enjoyed putting faces to the characters as well as the homesteads. Thank you to the author for the free novel, and to Travelling Pages Tours for the tour invite. This review is of my own accord and opinion.
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