A review by gillianalice
The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim

hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I loved this whole book right up until the end.
SpoilerI was mostly okay with the husbands showing up, but the implication that Scrap ends up with Briggs really annoyed me. As someone who desperately wants to be left alone, I identified with her so much, and I didn't really want her to end up with anyone.


All in all, this was a cozy little story about four very different women all coming together and learning about themselves and each other. It could have easily been a lot angstier, but it never quite went there, which I liked.