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A review by katiemack
I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This "radio play"-style audiobook is creative, fun, and engaging; listening to the book in this format is the reason I was able to finish it (and why I'm being generous with my rating)--I don't think I would have had the same patience reading it.
This felt like listening to an episode of Downton Abbey, a drama I once loved but grew tired of once the drama became overwhelming. Something similar happened here; t here are some charming moments, but for the most part the characters made me cringe. Cassandra devolves from an intelligent, bright person into someone pining for a person who only likes her because she is a "young girl", uncomplicated and unattainable. Her sister Rose is...well, I won't spoil anything, but she is infuriating, as is her father, who Cassandra and Thomas have to literally trap so he will do his job and WRITE something.
It's a mildly amusing way to spend two hours (especially if, like me, you put it on while you're cleaning or doing other tasks), but it's not great.
This felt like listening to an episode of Downton Abbey, a drama I once loved but grew tired of once the drama became overwhelming. Something similar happened here; t here are some charming moments, but for the most part the characters made me cringe. Cassandra devolves from an intelligent, bright person into someone pining for a person who only likes her because she is a "young girl", uncomplicated and unattainable. Her sister Rose is...well, I won't spoil anything, but she is infuriating, as is her father, who Cassandra and Thomas have to literally trap so he will do his job and WRITE something.
It's a mildly amusing way to spend two hours (especially if, like me, you put it on while you're cleaning or doing other tasks), but it's not great.
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity