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cristina0194's review
4.0
First of all, let me tell you that the cover of this short story is amazing! ❤️
Also, for such a short novella, the story felt longer, because it was so well written.
On the other hand, the main thing was missing... the title is about letters, but there was no letter to be read. I mean, yes, the letters were part of the story, but the readers didn’t get a chance to read any of the two letters this story was circling around.
However, the action and the characters were pretty cute. 4 stars!
Also, for such a short novella, the story felt longer, because it was so well written.
On the other hand, the main thing was missing... the title is about letters, but there was no letter to be read. I mean, yes, the letters were part of the story, but the readers didn’t get a chance to read any of the two letters this story was circling around.
However, the action and the characters were pretty cute. 4 stars!
sharonb's review
1.0
Well that was terrible!! Firstly, I know this is a short story but there's still no excuse for inaccuracies. If you are going to write historical fiction surely you need to do your homework.
Book set in 1875 but they have butternut squash soup. How did that happen since it wasn't developed until the 20th century. . And fiona reading war and peace? Well she must have been able to read Russian as it wasn't translated in to English until the end of the 19th century. There is also a part where someone says 'no fair peaking' in relation to Christmas presents. Now, people in England wouldn't use that phrase these days, it's an American phrase. They certainly wouldn't have used it in the 19th century.
The language the main charecters used was immature and very dramatic! It sounded very childish. If the language used was when they were 14 I could let that go but they are supposed to be adults (all be it only 18)
Eg. I am irrevocably in love
I am in love - unrequited
Makes me want to puke!
And best of all... Lara says 'how can I feel so much for him and yet say so little' this at a time when she had just seen him again after 4 years and didnt even recognise him! Lol rolls eyes!
Book set in 1875 but they have butternut squash soup. How did that happen since it wasn't developed until the 20th century. . And fiona reading war and peace? Well she must have been able to read Russian as it wasn't translated in to English until the end of the 19th century. There is also a part where someone says 'no fair peaking' in relation to Christmas presents. Now, people in England wouldn't use that phrase these days, it's an American phrase. They certainly wouldn't have used it in the 19th century.
The language the main charecters used was immature and very dramatic! It sounded very childish. If the language used was when they were 14 I could let that go but they are supposed to be adults (all be it only 18)
Eg. I am irrevocably in love
I am in love - unrequited
Makes me want to puke!
And best of all... Lara says 'how can I feel so much for him and yet say so little' this at a time when she had just seen him again after 4 years and didnt even recognise him! Lol rolls eyes!
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