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A review by isabelthearcher
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
3.0
Review edit 27/1/2021: After reflection, that scene should not be romanticised. There are no consequences for Daphne and it's just disgusting. Racism, sexism and assualt should not happen in a book with no explanation. It is a slap in the face to any victim and I was wrong for not noticing the importance of calling something like this out. I would recommend watching Jack Edward's video on this, as it was the catalyst for me rethinking my review.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--ELuZ5z3X0
Original review:
Wow! This was a quick read!
I read the book after watching the series, which actually was a blessing. I knew all the characters and I could happily have the little adjustments to the plot. A highlight was whenever I read Simon saying "Miss Bridgerton" and I could image Regé-Jean Page's voice in the show.
I loved the romance of this book. It was definitely slow burn, but I loved that about it because every interaction was meaningful and heartfelt. The family dynamics were so sweet and the character arcs of Simon and Daphne were so cute. I think what made me really like it was in the series there are lots of sub characters and plots however in this book Quinn really just zooms into Simon and Daphne and their personal thoughts of each other. Something which was done really well in prose format rather than a series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--ELuZ5z3X0
Original review:
Wow! This was a quick read!
I read the book after watching the series, which actually was a blessing. I knew all the characters and I could happily have the little adjustments to the plot. A highlight was whenever I read Simon saying "Miss Bridgerton" and I could image Regé-Jean Page's voice in the show.
I loved the romance of this book. It was definitely slow burn, but I loved that about it because every interaction was meaningful and heartfelt. The family dynamics were so sweet and the character arcs of Simon and Daphne were so cute. I think what made me really like it was in the series there are lots of sub characters and plots however in this book Quinn really just zooms into Simon and Daphne and their personal thoughts of each other. Something which was done really well in prose format rather than a series.