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The Making of a Marchioness by Frances Hodgson Burnett

jadeverbick's review against another edition

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slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

lisamck's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

kbcozy22's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I had never heard of this book (found randomly browsing at library) and I found it charming! I adored the character of Emily and found myself rooting for her. Her kindness and hard working nature is so admirable. About 3/4ths of the way it got a bit slow and a slightly abrupt ending but overall really good! Give this forgotten classic a read!

carrymey's review against another edition

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3.0

It was an okay read. At first I liked Emily a lot but throughout the book she seemed to get dumber.

carrymey's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5

gesa2357's review against another edition

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lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

best_lemon's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful sad 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? No

4.5

annalisa4's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

alba_1994's review against another edition

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4.0

First book intended for adults that I have read of Burnett. She combines realism and a fairytale vibe in a very unique way.

therealkathryn's review against another edition

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3.0

The first half (originally a separate book), in which we meet Emily, learn more about her life, and cheer on her happy ending when she leaves poverty behind by marring a Marquis, is quite good. The second is much less so. Emily goes from being a kind person to almost stupid. There is a boorish heir presumptive who resents the new Marchioness, a sly and untrustworthy Indian servant (Victorian stereotype ugh), and not much of the charm of the first part.

Fans of Frances Hodgson Burnett will find the first half well worth reading.