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A review by briarfairchild
The Brontes Went to Woolworths by Rachel Ferguson
5.0
I enjoyed this books immensely. First, it's very funny - the imaginings of the girls (and their mother) are always unexpected and entertaining, and it all becomes rather surreal and wonderful when they get to meet one of the people they have made up their fantasies about. I yelled with laughter when Deirdre accidentally let it out.
It's also a little darker in places, when ghosts appear and you start to feel the youngest child, Sheil, could end up living more in an unreal world than the real one. And the contrast between the jolly, normal, new governess who tries so hard to understand the family is rather poignant.
All in all, this is a wonderfully entertaining read. It's intelligent, surreal and extremely funny. Highly recommended!
It's also a little darker in places, when ghosts appear and you start to feel the youngest child, Sheil, could end up living more in an unreal world than the real one. And the contrast between the jolly, normal, new governess who tries so hard to understand the family is rather poignant.
All in all, this is a wonderfully entertaining read. It's intelligent, surreal and extremely funny. Highly recommended!