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What Members Thought
I loved this book! It started a little slow, but once it got going, I was in. Loved and related to Emily. I, too, am awkward in social situations. And Wendell is such a fun and weird character. Can't wait for the second one.
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Really good story about an academic in the olden days who studies faeries. Good characters and an interesting imagining of faeries and the different types
This was mostly fun to read; I enjoyed Emily’s voice and her unreliability when she writes about other people, and her dog was awesome. I grew to appreciate her relationship with the colleague who crashes her field research. I was annoyed at the ending, which resolved the action plot with a mostly passive protagonist, despite the many opportunities for her to participate more. It left me with less inclination to pick up the next book.
One bookclub member had more problems. She found Emily’s colon ...more
One bookclub member had more problems. She found Emily’s colon ...more
I am surprised by how much I liked this book! Based on some of the reviews I was worried it would be stilted, forced, or overly whimsical, but I found it to be a very lovely story, well-told, about believable characters. I enjoyed it very much and I can't wait to read the sequel!
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Charming fantasy with plenty of faeries.
Lovely academic sojourn into the world of the fae from the perspective of an introspective and analytical female scholar studying the far northern Folk. The book takes the form of an academic’s journal of her discoveries and wends a tale of self-sufficiency to community.
The physical hardcover book is precious with a touch of the antique to its cover. The paper choice is more luxurious than light and the font is a stylish choice.
Nice job.
The physical hardcover book is precious with a touch of the antique to its cover. The paper choice is more luxurious than light and the font is a stylish choice.
Nice job.
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