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readsbytay's review against another edition
4.0
you know how people say, "be kind to your parents, they're living life for the first time too"? this book has that energy, and i loved it. vita's prose captures the feeling of reading a fire; it just envelopes you like a warm blanket and invites you into a reflective world. i read and reread lady slane's meditations on marriage, identity, aging, and the importance of self-awareness. the ending felt like everything was neatly tied up and left me very satisfied and in a thoughtful mood. in a way, this book reminds me of the recent barbie movie—not only because it has feministic undertones—due to its emphasis on understanding one's identity outside of romantic relationships.
oxnard_montalvo's review against another edition
This was a delight. What might have been a depressing premise, was in reality so light hearted and gentle. An 88 year old woman finally gets to live as she pleases; she embraces quiet and relative solitude, enjoying the company of a few like minded characters. An ode to the rich inner lives of the oddballs who'd rather just get on with things as they see fit and who refuse to succumb to convention.
eilisrowan's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
joanaad46's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
rosie505's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
labelledamesansmerci's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Surprising and delightful. Vita Sackville-West is an absurdly skilled writer.
witherbeak's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
emilie_reads_books's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
shatterlings's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
annabelws23's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25