tlfuller13's review against another edition
3.0
The Paradise of Glass is the conclusion to the glassblower trilogy. Each has its own tone and unique challenges that the characters overcome, but all with the same family. Wanda is the main character of this one, and the focus is on her helping the village overcome an upcoming problem with a disgusting wholesaler purchasing the glass foundery and monopolizing the area.
This one started as my least favorite, but slowly started to grow on me. As I continued to read, the story became more and more interesting. It takes time before it builds into the exciting story of the other two, but once you are hooked, it's hard to put down.
This one started as my least favorite, but slowly started to grow on me. As I continued to read, the story became more and more interesting. It takes time before it builds into the exciting story of the other two, but once you are hooked, it's hard to put down.
mel_rochacha's review against another edition
5.0
This book was beautifully written with many romantic turns and wonderful plot twists. It has recreated my love for historical fiction.
kmpatel13's review against another edition
5.0
I was a bit hesitant to start this book b/c come one - 2 out of 3 being amazing is a fat chance but 3 out of 3...that's gold! This book didn't fail to deliver either. I love following Wanda through her efforts to try to make things better, help others, and find herself. I felt like I could relate to her in many ways. I do wish there was a bit more romance between her and a certain someone to show how swept up she could be or how romantic or into her he was but it's all good. I still loved it!
gretel7's review against another edition
2.0
This book is third in the Glassblower series. The series was wrapped up neatly, but this 3rd book was blah. 2 stars out if 5.
Overall, I would give the whole series 3 stars out of 5.
Overall, I would give the whole series 3 stars out of 5.
marziesreads's review against another edition
4.0
A very enjoyable conclusion to the Glassblower trilogy.
As an aside, it was refreshing to read about Anna's fascination, near the end, with Adolph Menzel's "The Balcony Room," a beautiful painting I first learned about more than 30 years ago in an art history class, and had the pleasure of seeing in person. It made me recall happy days wandering in museums.
As an aside, it was refreshing to read about Anna's fascination, near the end, with Adolph Menzel's "The Balcony Room," a beautiful painting I first learned about more than 30 years ago in an art history class, and had the pleasure of seeing in person. It made me recall happy days wandering in museums.
prpltrtl946's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed following the story of this family of women, the craftsmen and people around them. I loved the craft related details. The twists were unexpected and interestingly worked out.
This was a Kindle Unlimited read and listen for free book.
This was a Kindle Unlimited read and listen for free book.
agirlreadsbooks's review
4.0
This was a decent series. I really enjoyed the history aspect- learned a lot there
marziesreads's review
4.0
A very enjoyable conclusion to the Glassblower trilogy.
As an aside, it was refreshing to read about Anna's fascination, near the end, with Adolph Menzel's "The Balcony Room," a beautiful painting I first learned about more than 30 years ago in an art history class, and had the pleasure of seeing in person. It made me recall happy days wandering in museums.
As an aside, it was refreshing to read about Anna's fascination, near the end, with Adolph Menzel's "The Balcony Room," a beautiful painting I first learned about more than 30 years ago in an art history class, and had the pleasure of seeing in person. It made me recall happy days wandering in museums.
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