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Sep 06, 2022
Rachel Piper
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After heartily NOT enjoying a different Eva Ibbotson as a teenager, I unofficially swore off her books. But I kept seeing book reviewers and authors — people whose taste normally aligns with mine — praise her and talk about how lovely her books are. Finally I asked Angie of Angieville if I should try again, confessing my dislike of A Countess Below Stairs, and she recommended this one.
I loved it and read it in two days, staying up late both nights to do so. As Sarra Manning said in her introduct ...more
I loved it and read it in two days, staying up late both nights to do so. As Sarra Manning said in her introduct ...more
Another charming read from Ibbotson. I know I keep using "charming" to describe her works, but I'm not sure how else to put it. They're fun, old fashioned, sweet, funny, and altogether delightful: they're charming.
I found myself skimming in this one a little bit, something I didn't do with any of the other Ibbotson books I've read, which I'm attributing to having read four of her books in the span of about three months. Her writing style and themes are consistent enough that I had some deja vu m ...more
I found myself skimming in this one a little bit, something I didn't do with any of the other Ibbotson books I've read, which I'm attributing to having read four of her books in the span of about three months. Her writing style and themes are consistent enough that I had some deja vu m ...more
I couldn't get into this. I felt like I was being bounced along on top of the story instead of sinking down into it. There's too much tedious detail about too many characters; I never knew who Ibbotson was going to throw at me next and I didn't care about any of them. In short: too much telling, not enough showing.
Gave up on page 49. ...more
Gave up on page 49. ...more
Aug 18, 2010
Lisa
marked it as to-read
