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A review by louvs
The Virgin Blue by Tracy Chevalier
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
the standout of tracy chevalier’s novels is her easy immersive prose, and this story
held me all the way through - it was very enjoyable, loved the backdrop of the reformation. but i think things start to slip when you look any deeper at the characters or plot - the past felt rich and nuanced whilst the present felt a bit flat and heavy-handed in comparison. as much as it was engrossing ella’s story felt quite confused, particularly so at the end. but i really enjoyed the experience of reading it overall
held me all the way through - it was very enjoyable, loved the backdrop of the reformation. but i think things start to slip when you look any deeper at the characters or plot - the past felt rich and nuanced whilst the present felt a bit flat and heavy-handed in comparison. as much as it was engrossing ella’s story felt quite confused, particularly so at the end. but i really enjoyed the experience of reading it overall