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luciearan's review against another edition
4.0
Pro mě překvapivě velice originální příběh, napsaný velice příjemným stylem. Hlavní hrdinka byla poměrně sympatická, až na pár míst, kde jednala trochu nelogicky proti svému slibu a původnímu přesvědčení. To je ale asi jediný důvod, proč nedávám plné hodnocení, protože tohle je historická romance, přesně jak má být.
mcearl12's review against another edition
3.0
Listened to it on Audible. Enjoyable, great narration, but a bit drawn out.
evj99's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
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
janeyjacks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I really enjoyed this historical coming-of-age tale. It includes plenty of interesting female characters who help Amy grow on her way to cope without her beloved friend who rescued her from the snow as a baby.
ginabyeg's review against another edition
5.0
What a delightful novel! The author writes with rich, descriptive language. The plot is wholesome and engaging. I think the little twist at the end could have been twistier if it hadn't been alluded to earlier in the book, but it didn't detract from the overall flow and enjoyment of the book. I also loved the epilogue. I often find epilogues are a nice wrap-up, but this one left me thinking, "well-played." This is the first book I've read by Tracy Rees, and I look forward to reading more of her work.
bookedmybook's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
juleswells's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Beautifully written, so intriguing, loved it!
zoe_94's review against another edition
4.0
J'ai beaucoup aimé ce livre, mais si je dois dire que j'ai eu un petit peu de mal à accrocher au début. En effet, d'une part, l'atmosphère est assez lugubre aux premiers abords du fait de la focalisation sur la mort de la jeune fille, avec aucun espoir de jours meilleurs pour sa confidente qui se retrouve soudainement seule. D'autre part, de trop nombreux "flashbacks" en première partie du roman rendent l'histoire assez discontinue. Cela dit, une fois ces retours en arrière passés, on se laisse très facilement entraîner dans l'histoire et notamment l'enquête. Les mystérieuses lettres, les indices à aller trouver aux quatre coins de l'Angleterre du 19e siècle et les bals où ragots et secrets se multiplient...ce sont tous ces éléments m'ont vraiment plus. Et même si l'histoire se déroule à l'époque victorienne, certains personnages font beaucoup penser à ceux de Jane Austen et évoluent énormément pendant toute la durée de l'histoire.
katie_chandler's review against another edition
3.0
I love the concept of a Victorian mystery, especially since the mystery is a sort of treasure hunt; but the ending fell flat for me. This is a large book, but it reads so quickly that I barely noticed the length. I appreciated that the author was so detailed in her description of the journey. Each phase was entertaining and I wanted that extra descriptions and dialogue. However there was one conversation near the end that pushed my feminist button and from there the plot seemed to drop and suddenly close. Still, entertaining and I would be open to reading the author's next novel.
booksnug's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death, Grief, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Child abuse