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tinyflame4's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Alcoholism, Classism, Infidelity, and Grief
jhbandcats's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Not having a TV, I never followed Downton Abbey till I saw the first movie in a theater. I was completely taken in - charmed, delighted, and pleased to discover what everyone else was raving about. I was equally unfamiliar with Belgravia.
Now, of course, I'm really glad I learned about it - it's a wonderful book! It won't go down as a Pulitzer or Booker Prize winner but it's thoroughly enjoyable. The two matrons are quite complex. The character arc of Lady Brockenhurst in particular is rewarding, to see someone crushed by grief become almost mellow.
The less savory characters make for a lively tale, and they're fairly fleshed out, too. Though they're despicable, the author shows the reasons for their behavior making them at least understandable though not sympathetic. My only quibble is that the scene at the end by the river seems out of character for both the book and the character himself.
Definitely recommended!
Now, of course, I'm really glad I learned about it - it's a wonderful book! It won't go down as a Pulitzer or Booker Prize winner but it's thoroughly enjoyable. The two matrons are quite complex. The character arc of Lady Brockenhurst in particular is rewarding, to see someone crushed by grief become almost mellow.
The less savory characters make for a lively tale, and they're fairly fleshed out, too. Though they're despicable, the author shows the reasons for their behavior making them at least understandable though not sympathetic. My only quibble is that the scene at the end by the river seems out of character for both the book and the character himself.
Definitely recommended!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Alcohol, Classism, Death, Pregnancy, Grief, and Infertility
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