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shaunie991's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars:
My first introduction to Karen Cushman's writing. A classic. Very enjoyable.
My first introduction to Karen Cushman's writing. A classic. Very enjoyable.
applegnreads's review against another edition
4.0
I've read this before and I'm still not sure what to make of the character of the midwife.
legalois's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Child abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
lauritaerpg's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Short and cute. The main character can be very sweet and have very fun moments and commentary^^
Read this one if you like stories set in medieval England🌱
I enjoyed how Karen Cushman writes her characters and their interactions, as well as how she paints the picture of life in a medieval village.
As for Jane Sharp, the midwife, I couln't help but to imagine her as Patti LuPone playing Joan Clayton from Penny Dreadful (the TV Show). Both characters can be rough and specially mean, although I like how the author doesn't feel like making her just "the bad guy"
One of my favorite quotes from the book:
For listening to the Devil, Grommet was made to spend the night in prayer and fasting. She wept, though for loss of pride or loss of supper none could say.
The book has a lot of funny moments like that and also inspiring ones like:
“Bah, Alyce. I seen you with Tansy. You got guts and common sense. Just because you don’t know everything don’t mean you know nothing. Even Jane Midwife herself don’t know everything, though she think she do"
Read this one if you like stories set in medieval England🌱
I enjoyed how Karen Cushman writes her characters and their interactions, as well as how she paints the picture of life in a medieval village.
As for Jane Sharp, the midwife, I couln't help but to imagine her as Patti LuPone playing Joan Clayton from Penny Dreadful (the TV Show). Both characters can be rough and specially mean, although I like how the author doesn't feel like making her just "the bad guy"
One of my favorite quotes from the book:
For listening to the Devil, Grommet was made to spend the night in prayer and fasting. She wept, though for loss of pride or loss of supper none could say.
The book has a lot of funny moments like that and also inspiring ones like:
“Bah, Alyce. I seen you with Tansy. You got guts and common sense. Just because you don’t know everything don’t mean you know nothing. Even Jane Midwife herself don’t know everything, though she think she do"
morganborders's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5