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stanman420's review against another edition
2.0
Wow, an author who I understand to have been a powerful woman writes a book about a woman who literally dies for a jerk and another who marries him.
lieky's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rubywr16's review against another edition
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Honestly corinne needs to lose the dead weight (oswald). A good third of the book could also double as a guide book for Italy :/
ameliethemoomin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
oswald deserves a medal for being the stupidest man i have had the pleasure of encountering in fiction. i love him despite myself. corinne, my love, you deserved better than him - but also, you deserved to have him love you. i just really liked this book. so silly and profound.
alisylvi's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Sexism, Grief, Death of parent, and Classism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Pandemic/Epidemic
emiliaking's review against another edition
3.0
much enjoyed story n translation, but long bits about Rome are hard work tho obviously significant etc
katmanica's review against another edition
5.0
A great story from start to finish. A perfect sketch of the careful situation of a 'powerful' woman who lives under the dictates of class and the behaviors of those who dare not alter the rules. Beautifully sad, evocative of the richness of life, and the struggle for love in death.
matthewmansell's review against another edition
3.0
‘In cultivating their minds, they would isolate their hearts.’ P.102