sathyasekar's review
3.0
Probably 3.5 stars. Another thoroughly enjoyable installment from the life of the Provincial Lady, this about her first visit to America in the 1920s to promote her books. The book feels much more a travel journal and in aiming to convey the whirlwind trip across the continent and the people she meets, it falls short on the humour which made the prior books of the series such a joy. But at it's core, this book is a very interesting look at America of that time from an observant tourist's perspective. Good fun!
wealhtheow's review
3.0
A funny take on America in the 1930s, as experienced by a self-deprecating Englishwoman. It’s very odd to read this light piece of humor, in which new dresses and huge cars figure prominently, and realize it was written during the Depression. The Englishwoman, by the way, loves Chicago the best.
ergative's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Entertaining, as always. I loved the repeated themes of 'What do you think of The American Woman' and Anthony Adverse.
absolutive's review
funny
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The third in E. M. Delafield's The Provincial Lady series, this book is a fictional diary of the Provincial Lady's booktour of America, published in 1934. Like the two previous books in the series, it is fun and funny. Though it didn't quite sparkle as much as the first two, the novel is still charming and I enjoyed spending time with the Provincial Lady as she declines tea, a drink she does not like, offered by everyone she meets, is constantly told that Boston is just like England, and is asked wherever she travels about The American Woman, and Anthony Adverse.
margied's review
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
balancinghistorybooks's review
4.0
Whilst the third book in E.M. Delafield's Provincial Lady series is not told in diary format, as the first two volumes are, it is still incredibly charming, witty, and memorable. An easy but intelligent read, which feels timeless to the modern reader.
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