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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “I love this book. I do feel like I'm giving away my pedestrian, bestseller-loving taste in saying so, but I found it absolutely satisfying. Good on you Kate! If any of my so-called friends want to do me a service, read this book so I can stop stalking the Amazon reviewers. ("But I thought we...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “In her author's notes, writer Kate Morton freely acknowledges the influence of authors Nancy Mitford, Evelyn Waugh, Daphne DuMaurier, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Michael Arlen, Noel Coward, and H.V. Morton, as well as Robert Altman's film "Gosford Park." If you like any of those, chances are good you'll...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Great story flashback style of a ladies' maid's experiences between ww1 and ww1. Good ending!”
Megan L wrote this review 6 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Good story, there were some places where it seemed the author switched her style of writing. Made for a feeling of inconsistency at times. Overall, definitely enjoyable.”
Toranse wrote this review 6 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The author managed to engross me in the story--I was eager to find out what secrets she alluded to. I'm not sure I liked the inclusion of flashbacks from the character as an old woman---but I can see how it helped her to give bits and pieces of the past story without giving away everything until the end. An entertaining read. ”
Lisa M wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I got swept up in the mood of this book; it brought back half-forgotten memories of Upstairs, Downstairs and simillar stories. I enjoyed the writing, the characters, the story, everything about it. It's a beautiful portrait of a time and way of life not-so-long gone.”
Sabina E wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I loved it! Right up to the very last page.”
Lisa wrote this review Monday, November 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Once again, I wish that I could give 1/2 stars on these reviews. I'll be favorable on this one. I just finished this book and I enjoyed the story. I genuinely liked Grace, even if I didn't quite understand her decision to remain so loyal to her family. The mysteries weren't so surprising, but it was an enjoyable journey (that could have used a bit more editing - it did get a little long in the middle). I liked the characters and enjoyed the Upstairs/Downstairs feel. Was an interesting glimpse at the time in England. ”
Cristen T wrote this review Monday, November 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Loved this book, the flashback format and the cleansing idea of Grace's memories before she died. ”
EeeBee wrote this review Wednesday, October 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book was a really interesting perspective of the end of the Victorian Era and the beginning of the roaring twenties. I enjoyed that the book was from the viewpoint of a maid rather than the rich and famous. The book's ending was really powerful, which is something I think is harder to find in modern novels. I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in this time period. ”
Caroline B wrote this review Monday, October 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“good.”
Mary C wrote this review Monday, October 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
