This book is beautifully written, with a wonderful protagonist that I admire greatly and a very interesting and engaging plot. For a debut novel I think that this had exceeded my expectation, and I can honestly say that this has been one of the best books I have read so far this year. I have nothing but great respect for this novel and author, let me tell you why…
I had no idea what to expect going into this book, but I certainly did not expect to leave it with so much emotion, appreciation and admiration for the main character. Anna-Marie Crowhurst has done a splendid job with this book regarding plot, character development and writing, and the use of scripts within it kept me completely engaged. It brought a comical sense to each situation that Ursula was faced with, regardless or not if the occasion was particular nice.
I found this book truly inspiring and Ursula to be such a strong character that I greatly admire. Yes she has done wrong, but she learned from her mistakes and moved onwards to create a better future for herself. Ursula was a very real sort of character, one that many of us can relate to and look to for advice and comfort. She was aware of her wrong-doings but never gave up, instead stayed grounded and persisted through it all (and these are the characteristics that I look for in a protagonist!). I respect Ursula greatly for having been able to persevere through everything that happened, never once feeling sorry for herself and giving up. If that is not a great example for all young women out there then I don’t know what is.
I would also like to just take a moment and discuss the amazing writing style of this book, because the thing is we weren’t just reading text upon text upon text (as you do with books). We had plays/ scripts, diary entries, and articles to keep us entertained and engaged. Because of this effort I never once felt bored or the inclination to put it down. For me though, the biggest importance was that I am able to connect with he characters, and the only way I can do that is through the writing. So if it isn’t good I will struggle to finish it, but the style with which Anne-Marie writes with is truly stunning. It’s immersive and enticing and I just wanted to keep turning the page to find out more.
I felt completely transported into this novel and as though I really was in the Restoration period, what with the vivid descriptions of the city, fashion and sightings. The pace was done to perfection and everything aligned historically, and it was clear that the author had put in a lot of research in order to make this as accurate as can be.
All in all I thought that this was a beautifully written inspiring tale about a young girl trying to find her place in society. I highly recommend you to pick if you have not yet done so, and I look forward to reading more of Anna-Marie’s work.
I had no idea what to expect going into this book, but I certainly did not expect to leave it with so much emotion, appreciation and admiration for the main character. Anna-Marie Crowhurst has done a splendid job with this book regarding plot, character development and writing, and the use of scripts within it kept me completely engaged. It brought a comical sense to each situation that Ursula was faced with, regardless or not if the occasion was particular nice.
I found this book truly inspiring and Ursula to be such a strong character that I greatly admire. Yes she has done wrong, but she learned from her mistakes and moved onwards to create a better future for herself. Ursula was a very real sort of character, one that many of us can relate to and look to for advice and comfort. She was aware of her wrong-doings but never gave up, instead stayed grounded and persisted through it all (and these are the characteristics that I look for in a protagonist!). I respect Ursula greatly for having been able to persevere through everything that happened, never once feeling sorry for herself and giving up. If that is not a great example for all young women out there then I don’t know what is.
I would also like to just take a moment and discuss the amazing writing style of this book, because the thing is we weren’t just reading text upon text upon text (as you do with books). We had plays/ scripts, diary entries, and articles to keep us entertained and engaged. Because of this effort I never once felt bored or the inclination to put it down. For me though, the biggest importance was that I am able to connect with he characters, and the only way I can do that is through the writing. So if it isn’t good I will struggle to finish it, but the style with which Anne-Marie writes with is truly stunning. It’s immersive and enticing and I just wanted to keep turning the page to find out more.
I felt completely transported into this novel and as though I really was in the Restoration period, what with the vivid descriptions of the city, fashion and sightings. The pace was done to perfection and everything aligned historically, and it was clear that the author had put in a lot of research in order to make this as accurate as can be.
All in all I thought that this was a beautifully written inspiring tale about a young girl trying to find her place in society. I highly recommend you to pick if you have not yet done so, and I look forward to reading more of Anna-Marie’s work.