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knollsusan's review against another edition
4.0
This is a strong 4.5 Close to a 5.
Really enjoyed this book, and was surprised (shouldn't have been if I'd paid more attention to author etc) that this was a sequel to The Girl In His Shadow that I had also enjoyed. I liked this book even more, and not sure if it's because of the sequel factor or not, but it was a good love story, a good historical novel and had real meaning of how difficult it was for a woman to be respected as a man is as well as some of the just logistical hardships of the day (wearing long skirts being one of many.
I liked/didn't like that the ending didn't go exactly where I expected it to. I felt it was building up for a predictable ending and was pleased/sad when it didn't. Pleased because I don't always want to be able to predict what's going to happen, and sad that what I had predicted didn't.
I also am not a medical professional but this book gave quite an insight into what went into advancements in medicine such as ether and c-sections. One never thinks about the beginnings of these things we take so for granted, but they had to start somewhere.
Looking forward to another book in this series!
Really enjoyed this book, and was surprised (shouldn't have been if I'd paid more attention to author etc) that this was a sequel to The Girl In His Shadow that I had also enjoyed. I liked this book even more, and not sure if it's because of the sequel factor or not, but it was a good love story, a good historical novel and had real meaning of how difficult it was for a woman to be respected as a man is as well as some of the just logistical hardships of the day (wearing long skirts being one of many.
I liked/didn't like that the ending didn't go exactly where I expected it to. I felt it was building up for a predictable ending and was pleased/sad when it didn't. Pleased because I don't always want to be able to predict what's going to happen, and sad that what I had predicted didn't.
I also am not a medical professional but this book gave quite an insight into what went into advancements in medicine such as ether and c-sections. One never thinks about the beginnings of these things we take so for granted, but they had to start somewhere.
Looking forward to another book in this series!
lottie1803's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
klayton419's review against another edition
5.0
Incredible and ridiculous what women went through to study Medicine. If we think about it. What jobs are only men or women supposed to do ? It makes me think of my own drs when I was having a baby. Great book! Hope she does more with this character.
ebwarren's review against another edition
4.0
These 2 books got me through a day of god-awful sickness and 2 days of recovery. I was so grateful for the absorbing story.
zenreadergirl's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
Loved this continuation of the story. This is a great stopping place, but I do hope there are more in the works.
Loved this continuation of the story. This is a great stopping place, but I do hope there are more in the works.
kkuffel's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lipseytsb's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoy the feminist angle of the book and the history and science especially the obstetrics. It is uptight in the British way, but still enjoyable.
ginger_cricket's review against another edition
5.0
Just as good as the first book in the series. I stand by my review of [b:The Girl in His Shadow|54717137|The Girl in His Shadow (Nora Beady, #1)|Audrey Blake|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1601847110l/54717137._SX50_.jpg|85366835], only adding that I was pleased that the authors continued alternating between Nora and Daniel’s POV, which allowed the reader to enjoy two storylines in one.