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The Signature of All Things

Elizabeth Gilbert

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Mar 04, 2014 Sam rated it really liked it

Having never read any of Elizabeth Gilbert's work, I picked up this book on the recommendation of a friend.

The central character is a Renaissance woman who seeks to learn all she can about our world. As a life-long learner myself, the premise of the book is good enough to pique my interest.

Ms. Gilbert's character development in this sweeping historical novel set during the 18th and 19th centuries, however, was truly delicious.

No spoilers here, but if one loves science, nature and botany, liber ...more

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Jul 24, 2022 Letitia rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2022, audiobook

This historical fiction novel is a really long journey with fantastic writing, but you must be in it for the long haul. I wondered, about halfway through, if I was going to regret my commitment to finish. I always enjoy Gilbert's writing, but I don't always find her stories engaging, as I did not with City of Girls. It just didn't do anything for me. And once I was in the midst of the section which I shall summarize as botany botany botany botany masturbation botany botany masturbation botany, I ...more

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