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catsandbooksarethebest's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
carolineroche's review against another edition
5.0
I had read this book in the past, so this was a re-read. Although I had remembered the storyline vaguely, I had not remembered how brutal it was, how Gothic and dark. It is a brilliant story of a terrible time of inhumanity to unmarried mothers and their babies.
saidahgilbert's review against another edition
3.0
Chockful of historical facts. That's why I liked this book. Not that the story wasn't good as well.
alliebarlow's review against another edition
4.0
Read this is class over a period of months and it's safe to say both my students and I were thoroughly engaged in the plot.
It was nice to see reactions to the twists throughout however, I feel some of the more sensitive subject matter could have been explored deeper.
It was nice to see reactions to the twists throughout however, I feel some of the more sensitive subject matter could have been explored deeper.
hannahnott's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
andremthefoozle's review against another edition
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
So much darkness and harsh realities in a book for younger readers, though all in service of an honest depiction of difficult times and situations.
As the story moved at a good clip, there are places I wish the author could have slowed down and offered us more time with certain characters or circumstances before moving forward, but that is likely part of keeping the length where it is for it's intended demographic.
As the story moved at a good clip, there are places I wish the author could have slowed down and offered us more time with certain characters or circumstances before moving forward, but that is likely part of keeping the length where it is for it's intended demographic.
cityofstarlight_library's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. A lot better than I expected!
Such an emotional, gripping and heart wrenching story. A real page turner with some very complex and fascinating characters. There were some twists and turns that were so great near the end, it made the book even better. It's something I've not read before and I'm pleasantly surprised! Can't say I've read anything set in the 1700's, but considering it was written in like 2000, it made it easier to understand. None of that weird Ye Olde writing that I can't work out.
Such a great and quick read! Although it states that I started reading this ages a go, I read most of it in one sitting. I shall look forward to studying this book for university next month.
Also, I'm not sure if this is truly suitable for children. Maybe like 11 onwards, it was rather dark. It has a lot of mentions of dead babies, children and child abuse which would cause a lot of distress, but it's not entirely detailed. Its just not very nice :(
Such an emotional, gripping and heart wrenching story. A real page turner with some very complex and fascinating characters. There were some twists and turns that were so great near the end, it made the book even better. It's something I've not read before and I'm pleasantly surprised! Can't say I've read anything set in the 1700's, but considering it was written in like 2000, it made it easier to understand. None of that weird Ye Olde writing that I can't work out.
Such a great and quick read! Although it states that I started reading this ages a go, I read most of it in one sitting. I shall look forward to studying this book for university next month.
Also, I'm not sure if this is truly suitable for children. Maybe like 11 onwards, it was rather dark. It has a lot of mentions of dead babies, children and child abuse which would cause a lot of distress, but it's not entirely detailed. Its just not very nice :(
chloeread_s's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
inkstainedthumb's review against another edition
5.0
A truly heartbreaking story of how corrupt and evil the world can be.