luck_a's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.25
lola425's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the feminist aspect of the stories, that they were based on real photographers, and the vignette/short storytelliing style. It was reminiscent of the Emma Donoghue collection, Astray. That said, I think Donoghue did a more masterful job with historical material. While I enjoyed Otto's stories, I found ti hard to distinguish between the different women. They seemed so similar as to be indistinguishable. But still I cannot help but get behind any book with such a strong feminist focus.
swamp_wytch's review against another edition
2.0
I liked the idea and the historical aspects that were in the stories. What bothered me was that while there were some really interesting places that the stories could have gone, it seemed to always end up centering around a man or relationship in their life, rather than the ridiculously interesting female character that had been created.
malagajames's review against another edition
2.0
I became bored with the book halfway through. I finished because I hoped it would get more interesting. Too much research, not enough character development. And the women seemed the same though the time periods they lived in varied.
mandolinsbooks's review against another edition
2.0
I won a free copy of this book on Goodreads Firstreads. Thank you to the author, the publisher, and Firstreads!
I honestly really struggled to make it through this book. There was never a clear plot and the characters were unrelatable to me. I found this book a little boring. I think this book would be well suited for people interested in the history of photography. Unfortunately, it was not my cup of tea.
I honestly really struggled to make it through this book. There was never a clear plot and the characters were unrelatable to me. I found this book a little boring. I think this book would be well suited for people interested in the history of photography. Unfortunately, it was not my cup of tea.
divad785's review
3.0
I enjoyed this book, but some of the stories seemed rushed & misplaced. I also thought that more of the stories were going to intertwine. It only seems like Cymbeline Kelly was a recurring character. One of the stories that I loved left me with so many unanswered questions. I wasn't sure what happened next. Overall it was good, but not the best that I've read.
lorimca's review
2.0
Loved the writing, but I never will be a fan of short stories. I take too much time trying to figure out how they will/do connect. The connections didn't always happen in this book.
angarena's review
2.0
Eight separate stories about women photographers
Theme: Struggle to be stay connected to their art vs domestic obligations and lack of support
Verdict: Too much telling not enough showing
Final impression: Underdeveloped
Theme: Struggle to be stay connected to their art vs domestic obligations and lack of support
Verdict: Too much telling not enough showing
Final impression: Underdeveloped
atschakfoert's review
3.0
Pretty quick read. I really enjoyed the first couple of stories but then they all started to blur together. Not a lot of variety in this book.