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evamargaret's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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
4.5
dootsiez's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.25
gretchenlouise's review against another edition
5.0
It’s one of those story lines that could be so very cliche and predictable. Except, Florence L. Barclay brings you right into the lives of these fictional characters so that you’re living the agony of love and art right along with them. Written in 1909, The Rosary is Christian fiction in the truest sense of the phrase: it is fiction written by someone who loves Jesus (Florence was, in fact, the sister of Salvation Army leader Maud Ballington Booth). Not a single transcribed sermon or ill-timed moral is to be found within its pages, but the imperfect lives of the characters could humbly illustrate many a sermon.
At first, one almost feels like you’ve landed in a P.G. Wodehouse novel with an eccentric aunt front stage. But then you meet her niece–slightly reminiscent of Wodehouse’s able-bodied Honoria Glossop–who is transformed as you listen to her sing “The Rosary”. The tale that follows is as beautiful as it is unforgettable.
At first, one almost feels like you’ve landed in a P.G. Wodehouse novel with an eccentric aunt front stage. But then you meet her niece–slightly reminiscent of Wodehouse’s able-bodied Honoria Glossop–who is transformed as you listen to her sing “The Rosary”. The tale that follows is as beautiful as it is unforgettable.
carlandlouise's review against another edition
4.0
i cried a river over my kindle. no lasting damage, luckily.
thenovelbook's review against another edition
5.0
Can I give this 6 stars? Or more? It was so, so sweet, and I am learning that I really love these obscure books written around the turn of the 20th century. The dialogue was rich and thoughtful and the characters were all just entirely lovable. There was a strong sense of nobility, dignity, and faithfulness that was part of the plot. It was just great.
fayes64books's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
heatherwoodauthor's review against another edition
4.0
This book was pretty high on sap, which wasn't really a strike for me, but I know it would be for a lot of people. I thought it was sweet; however, I was surprised that such a virtuous character agreed so readily to deception. It was presented as the answer to helping two aching hearts realize the love of the other, but it seemed out of character that no one thought it ill advised. I loved the faith, scripture, and songs woven throughout, and it was an enjoyable and at times humorous story.
bookish_den's review against another edition
5.0
this is a little overlooked book, but in all honesty its my absolute favorite, I relate to the main character with my whole being and Ive cried countless times reading it. I wish more people could appreciate it