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A review by dylankakoulli
I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
2.0
This book is possibly the most twee, quintessentially English piece of fiction I’ve read in a wee while. I’m sure if you’re a fan of classics -particularly cassandras idol, Jane Austen, then this is a book for you.
But for love cynic Ellie, this was a “thank you next” kinda read.
Don’t get me wrong, Cassandra’s coming-of-age definitely charmed me in the beginning, however her wonderfully warm and endearing personality very soon flew out of the window, as she “hopelessly falls in love” and proceeds to rather suddenly transform into a mean spirited, self centred, petty young women -who, if you couldn’t tell already, I did NOT care for one bit.
And don’t even get me started on her useless, supposed “genius” -but is actually a sexist, abusive, possibly adulterous and murderous (?) father, who constantly disappears and ignores his children, which is NEVER picked up on!?
2 stars (probs worthy of 3 but I hate romance books so make of that what you will...)
But for love cynic Ellie, this was a “thank you next” kinda read.
Don’t get me wrong, Cassandra’s coming-of-age definitely charmed me in the beginning, however her wonderfully warm and endearing personality very soon flew out of the window, as she “hopelessly falls in love” and proceeds to rather suddenly transform into a mean spirited, self centred, petty young women -who, if you couldn’t tell already, I did NOT care for one bit.
And don’t even get me started on her useless, supposed “genius” -but is actually a sexist, abusive, possibly adulterous and murderous (?) father, who constantly disappears and ignores his children, which is NEVER picked up on!?
2 stars (probs worthy of 3 but I hate romance books so make of that what you will...)