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_that_girl_'s review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
bethann302's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
4.75
Audiobook
What a beautifully written story!
I loved the sensory detail and the way the words flowed. I had to slow my audiobook down to 1.25 speed as the British accent was a little difficult for me to get at faster speed.
The ONLY reason why the gave this story a 4.75 instead of 5 is its length. I thought it could have been about 25% shorter and still kept all the amazing plot lines.
My favorite characters were Harry and his mother.
What a beautifully written story!
I loved the sensory detail and the way the words flowed. I had to slow my audiobook down to 1.25 speed as the British accent was a little difficult for me to get at faster speed.
The ONLY reason why the gave this story a 4.75 instead of 5 is its length. I thought it could have been about 25% shorter and still kept all the amazing plot lines.
My favorite characters were Harry and his mother.
zoecrainfields's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
kenzie5280's review against another edition
4.0
Very sweet and a little sad, good historical fiction, fun mystery, everything tied up perfectly in a bow! Quick read
susandhooks's review against another edition
2.0
The tale of 6-yr old Flora Lea’s disappearance and her 14-ys old sister Hazel’s search for her was interesting to read but the convoluted plot of the American author, the illustrations that found their way to Hazel, her made up land of Whisperwood….all of it was unnecessary. All that Hazel had to do was agree to meet with Dot, the reporter who had been pestering her for years to tell the story of Flora Lea’s disappearance. The minute she met Dot she would have known it was her sister. No stealing illustrations. No American author. No leaving boyfriend Barnaby at the train station. No trip to find out which person from her past knew of Whisperwood.
When there is such an obvious solution to the story yet it is framed as “magic” “coincidence” “never lost hope” , it sort of ignores the fact that WHISPERWOOD WASNT THE REASON SHE FOUND FLORA LEA! It was because Hazel finally decided to meet the reporter.
When there is such an obvious solution to the story yet it is framed as “magic” “coincidence” “never lost hope” , it sort of ignores the fact that WHISPERWOOD WASNT THE REASON SHE FOUND FLORA LEA! It was because Hazel finally decided to meet the reporter.
chattynattyreads's review against another edition
5.0
Great summer read. I loved so much about this story: WWII HF, strong leading lady protagonist, a story within a story, mystery, and dual time lines.
dlbedor's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75