rachelkreadsbookz's review
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lauren_brook_books's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
michael_taylor's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
alceriniel's review against another edition
4.0
I am an avid lover of historical fiction, and have been building a library of books about amazing women for my daughter to read once she is old enough to enjoy them (View tag Here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/78020791-katherine-copas?shelf=for-my-daughter)
This book, was incredibly tough to read, not because it was badly written, it was beautifully written. But because it is so easy to believe that it was historical fact and not fiction. The story told is that of many women through the ages: brilliant and full of promise, only to be drug down by their husbands and cast into their shadows. These stories hurt because they are so believable.
This book, tore at my heart. The journey of Mitza was heart wrenching and it is always hard to see a woman with so much promise and skill be torn down over time by a male who is - lets face it - lauded in history when it is known that he did not posses the actual ability to perform the mathematical calculations for the majority of the research that is credited to him.
To surmise my opinion of this book, there will never be a portrait of Einstein in my home after reading this book. Fiction or not.
This book, was incredibly tough to read, not because it was badly written, it was beautifully written. But because it is so easy to believe that it was historical fact and not fiction. The story told is that of many women through the ages: brilliant and full of promise, only to be drug down by their husbands and cast into their shadows. These stories hurt because they are so believable.
This book, tore at my heart. The journey of Mitza was heart wrenching and it is always hard to see a woman with so much promise and skill be torn down over time by a male who is - lets face it - lauded in history when it is known that he did not posses the actual ability to perform the mathematical calculations for the majority of the research that is credited to him.
To surmise my opinion of this book, there will never be a portrait of Einstein in my home after reading this book. Fiction or not.
lisaarnsdorf's review against another edition
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Never before have I even wondered if Einstein was married, so I was surprised to learn that he divorced his first wife, a fellow scientist. This is another story about a great man who belittles his wife. And most of it is factual. It’s a really sad story.
As with the other Benedict novels I’ve read, this goes on too long and draws out the painful ending. At the 75% mark, I was getting really antsy to get the story over with and was considering skipping forward. I stuck with it all, but it really need a good editing down of 100 pages.
However, it was enlightening to learn about such a smart and determined woman in an era when that wasn’t at all welcomed.
As with the other Benedict novels I’ve read, this goes on too long and draws out the painful ending. At the 75% mark, I was getting really antsy to get the story over with and was considering skipping forward. I stuck with it all, but it really need a good editing down of 100 pages.
However, it was enlightening to learn about such a smart and determined woman in an era when that wasn’t at all welcomed.
chelseadarling's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
3.75
mc860's review against another edition
challenging
sad
medium-paced
3.25
Very glad to learn more about this story, but the misogyny was infuriating.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Misogyny
Moderate: Domestic abuse
tehlanna's review against another edition
3.0
I really liked the exploration of the life and experiences of the first Mrs. Einstein. I thought the author did a wonderful job of story-telling; this book had me up late at night several nights in a row.
hecksyeah's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0