Jenkins Reid writes the best female characters! They are so morally ambiguous, but they openly own their flaws which makes them really attractive and Jenkins Reid writes the best female characters! They are so morally ambiguous, but they openly own their flaws which makes them really attractive and compelling characters in my pov....more
I was completely sold on the premise of this book. A second story taking place amongst the household stafNOT THE P&P NOVEL I WAS EXPECTING - OR WANTED
I was completely sold on the premise of this book. A second story taking place amongst the household staff of my favourite literary family, the Bennets from Pride and Prejudice. It should have been amazing, to see my favourite story from another angle while getting even more story to love. However, flat characters, a slightly ridiculous plot twist and a steep departure from the original story killed the premise dead.
Ackroyd is not an historian, which this work clearly demonstrates. At least, it does to oneA CONSERVATIVE HISTORY OF TUDOR ENGLAND
Actual rating: 2.5 ⭐
Ackroyd is not an historian, which this work clearly demonstrates. At least, it does to one who is an historian. Such as myself. I found this work to be conservative and neglectful of newer research. Perhaps even a bit biased toward the rich and powerful. In essence, this is not a history of the English people. It a story of white, male power.
"There is no doubt that he [Henry VIII] had conceived an overpowering passion for her [Anne Boleyn], and she in her turn was doing her best to retain his affection without alienating him."
THE FORMAT IS INTRIGUING BUT THE CHARACTERS ARE A LET DOWN
Actual rating: 2.5⭐
I never thought I would like a novel in diary format. I have always foundTHE FORMAT IS INTRIGUING BUT THE CHARACTERS ARE A LET DOWN
Actual rating: 2.5⭐
I never thought I would like a novel in diary format. I have always found them implausible. I mean, who ever wrote out entire conversations and sceneries in their diary? But Slater managed to make this story seem believable within the format. However, Slater did something else I never though could happen. She made me dislike Mr. Darcy. So this a bit of a hit and miss experience for me.
I WILL NEVER FALL OUT OF LOVE WITH VERONICA AND STOKER
This series has a special place in my heart. I cannot shake it off. I keep coming back. and whenI WILL NEVER FALL OUT OF LOVE WITH VERONICA AND STOKER
This series has a special place in my heart. I cannot shake it off. I keep coming back. and whenever I see a new book released, my heart skips a beat ❤️
VERY DIFFERENT FROM WHAT I IMAGINED... AND NOT IN A GOOD WAY
*Sigh* I was so full of hope for this book. But that hope was quickly dashed. I was expectVERY DIFFERENT FROM WHAT I IMAGINED... AND NOT IN A GOOD WAY
*Sigh* I was so full of hope for this book. But that hope was quickly dashed. I was expecting a thesis about how Victorian gender norms were still, in some way, working against women today (as the title would seem to suggest). In stead I just got... Honestly, I don't know what I got...
This book has been on my shelf for so long. I picked it up in a used bookstore several years ago. HavinGET ALL YOUR WORLD WAR II KNOWLEDGE RIGHT HERE!
This book has been on my shelf for so long. I picked it up in a used bookstore several years ago. Having watched the HBO series The Pacific, it was of course the name of the author that caught my eye. This was comprehensive, enlightening and dense - so be prepared before diving into this! ...more
This was such an amazing reading experience. I was skeptical going into it, having heard so much good AN OPEN WINDOW INTO THE LIFE OF A STUNNING WOMAN
This was such an amazing reading experience. I was skeptical going into it, having heard so much good about it and thinking I was bound to feel let down. That did not happen and I could not be more appreciative!
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