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A review by kerrence30
An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
challenging
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Another male lead who is not particularly likeable. The only thing that would compel the female lead to love him is the mystery of his character given how they meet, but once she knows him better he seems like a worse person, until his complete character reversal at the end - he changes from a typically misogynistic man of the time, to a modern liberal and understanding day of today + hero of the story, and it’s quite unbelievable.
The storyline is based initially on Cinderella, which is actually fine - it’s adapted with enough point of difference to feel fresh and interesting, however the choice of that option feels rather lazy.
The storyline is based initially on Cinderella, which is actually fine - it’s adapted with enough point of difference to feel fresh and interesting, however the choice of that option feels rather lazy.
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Rape, Kidnapping, and Death of parent