hannahwines's review
1.0
This was…very annoying. The narrators were cheesy, and the plot was actually pretty dull for such an interesting topic. In my opinion feminist literature loses its power when it comes with a “This Random Man Is A Major Misogynist And Is Obviously Wrong” speech, which cheapens the whole narrative. Throwing every single trope into one speech doesn’t make the story whole or nuanced.
Men obviously did speak like this during the era, but it’s almost like the author doesn’t trust the reader to discover the misogyny of the era through actions rather than rants. Although the characters don’t really do much, so there aren’t many opportunities for actions to speak louder than words.
The idea had potential, but a bad execution all around.
Men obviously did speak like this during the era, but it’s almost like the author doesn’t trust the reader to discover the misogyny of the era through actions rather than rants. Although the characters don’t really do much, so there aren’t many opportunities for actions to speak louder than words.
The idea had potential, but a bad execution all around.
kellifer98's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.0
jlarrew's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I liked it a lot. The only flaw is that it wasn't longer. I think he could have done more. I wish it had been a bit truer.
kay_slayerofbooks's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
To be a woman in 1937 . . .
I don't envy the women that lived in that time period. White, yellow, brown or black all women during that time (and before) were talked at, talked down to and most were forced to be subservient. I don't think I would have survived. And gawd forbid you marry someone who thought it was ok to discipline their wives like they disciplined children back then 😡🤬😤 Poor Lizzie.
3.5 stars
I don't envy the women that lived in that time period. White, yellow, brown or black all women during that time (and before) were talked at, talked down to and most were forced to be subservient. I don't think I would have survived. And gawd forbid you marry someone who thought it was ok to discipline their wives like they disciplined children back then 😡🤬😤 Poor Lizzie.
3.5 stars
stormashke's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
eiretulip's review
2.0
Meh. Took me forever to get through a 2 hr book. Didn’t hold my attention at all.
emmarj's review against another edition
4.0
Alone with the Stars is a short audible original set in 1937 and told from two perspectives. We hear from Amelia Earheart during her attempt to circumnavigate the globe and her last moments. We also hear from Lizzie, a fifteen year old girl living in Tampla, Florida as she intercepts Earheart's last transmissions on her father's hobby radio.
The plot device of Amelia Earheart is captivating but this short is truly about a woman's place in the world and the generational struggle to break the glass ceiling when no one takes Lizzie seriously and then Earheart's plane isn't found for another 50 years because of it.
Alone with the Stars is historical fiction so no, not all of it is historically accurate. This isn't meant to be a history text, it's a story. I don't know much about Amelia Earheart and I'm inspired to seek out more information now and the story wraps up with a strong message so this was four stars for me.
The plot device of Amelia Earheart is captivating but this short is truly about a woman's place in the world and the generational struggle to break the glass ceiling when no one takes Lizzie seriously and then Earheart's plane isn't found for another 50 years because of it.
Alone with the Stars is historical fiction so no, not all of it is historically accurate. This isn't meant to be a history text, it's a story. I don't know much about Amelia Earheart and I'm inspired to seek out more information now and the story wraps up with a strong message so this was four stars for me.