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I wanted to like this book. I loved three of this author’s previous novels. But I just did not like this one. The short chapters and jumping back and forth in time made the book feel choppy to me, and I had a hard time feeling a connection to any of the characters, even Mrs. Touchet. Every time I thought I saw a glimpse of something interesting, the chapter ended and we jumped off to another time and place. The overall effect was to make the book tremendously ponderous and boring. Even the settings and the historical context of the Tichborne claimant trial were made boring when the momentum was drained from them. Some of the sentences were nice, though.

bblee's review against another edition

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challenging emotional informative reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

annaceroni19's review against another edition

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challenging funny slow-paced

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

3.75

remy_detached's review against another edition

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challenging reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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