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3iii8v's review
3.0
“It was indescribable what she wanted. She was restless. She wanted to work. She wanted to be thirty people. She wanted to wear a cap of pearls and a coat of bright blue diamonds. To live as nature does, in many ages, in many brains”
I expected more from this, way more. This book did not impress me at all. I really think the author could have explored more about Margaret's accomplishments amid the struggles of woman in that era but it stopped short of that and left me wondering why that was not pursued much more in the book.
The story, although fiction, was very shallow, and without substance. I found myself waiting for a good part, yet none came. This book about a famous, eccentric woman, is left wanting of better writing. I would have to believe that Margaret herself would agree.
I expected more from this, way more. This book did not impress me at all. I really think the author could have explored more about Margaret's accomplishments amid the struggles of woman in that era but it stopped short of that and left me wondering why that was not pursued much more in the book.
The story, although fiction, was very shallow, and without substance. I found myself waiting for a good part, yet none came. This book about a famous, eccentric woman, is left wanting of better writing. I would have to believe that Margaret herself would agree.
carokfulf's review
4.0
Beautiful prose that solidifies the character, but not what made her own literary works so special. I would have loved a longer novel that took the effort to ground Margaret in the fantastical worldview that made her writing the sensation of her time.
emilyesears's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
aelyx_magnus's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
crystaldeluge's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.75
annevh's review
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I liked the book, the first part, written in first person, more than the second one, written in third person. At first the switch seemd curious to me bit i understand why it was done. Still, it would have been nice to stay in her mind rather than become a spectator to it.
moorlady's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
4.0
christyellen's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
The book is as beautiful inside as it is outside, offering a historical fiction account of Margaret Cavendish's life, writing, and legacy. A recommended short novella for a lovely read.
lukuisa's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-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
3.0