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katjoyce's review
3.0
Loved the setting- I read this one while here in Corsica so that made it extra special. Even though it is fiction it was very informative and it was interesting to learn about the history of Corsica (this book is set during World War I). I liked the characters of Maria and Sophie and how they discussed the struggles of women in Corsican society in early 1900s. The Rachel storyline was unnecessary and the book would have been better without.
lydiagrace1999's review
4.0
Historical fiction isn't a genre I venture into often. Opting more towards crime thrillers, The House At Zaronza was a shorter, and more light-hearted read (not including the horrid details of nursing during the First World War).
The majority of the narrative taking place during the early twentieth century, this novel touched upon the early discourses of feminism, and the idea that women could depend on themselves without the reliance of their male superiors. Perhaps Couchman was trying to portray men in this story as those who were either overbearing and controlling, or couldn't be relied upon.
Overall, I liked the way that the narrative came back full circle to bring it back to the present day, how history can shape our lives even today.
A perfectly pleasant novel, however one that won't stick with me for a long time.
The majority of the narrative taking place during the early twentieth century, this novel touched upon the early discourses of feminism, and the idea that women could depend on themselves without the reliance of their male superiors. Perhaps Couchman was trying to portray men in this story as those who were either overbearing and controlling, or couldn't be relied upon.
Overall, I liked the way that the narrative came back full circle to bring it back to the present day, how history can shape our lives even today.
A perfectly pleasant novel, however one that won't stick with me for a long time.
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