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ktgh2141's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
donnaalward's review against another edition
5.0
Beatriz Williams is one of my favourite authors and this latest is outstanding! Her usual prowess with voice and dialogue is on brilliant display and the setting is so vibrant and atmospheric it's a character all on its own. I read it in 2 sittings, swept away into the world of class struggles, affairs, and intrigue. Fans of Williams will be thrilled with this latest spellbinding story!
boiler_bookworm's review against another edition
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
kimmly's review against another edition
4.0
Very good, kinda slow but wow it finished up fast and nicely.
chelseylawrence's review against another edition
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kudrakitty's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lilypembrooke's review against another edition
5.0
Of course I adored this book!!! I loved the language, the two time periods and I absolutely love this author!
jdelu06's review against another edition
3.0
This was like 3.5 stars for some predictable twists and as Liz Lemon calls them “oh brothers”. Boy the CIA put a lot of work and effort weapon-zing a young girl. Would they have put that much work into it? Were there actual kicky fun communists? But it was an engaging story. And for once they actually talked like old timey people. I hate it when they never use old fashioned sayings when it was supposed to be the 1940s and kind of a buttoned up New England place. But it was a fun world to inhabit for a little bit, this old island in the 1940s. And I wanted ol cricket to get her happy ending so good for her.
abbeyroad2021's review against another edition
3.0
I give this one 3.5 stars. I love Beatriz Williams' books but this one was a bit confusing on audio.