Official Review: Hattie's Place by Katherine P. Stillerman

zeldas_lullaby · Post by **zeldas_lullaby** » 08 Aug 2015, 20:08

Vote for 1 here!

Post by **bookowlie** » 08 Aug 2015, 20:11

Well I have to vote for #2, even though I wrote it.

I was trying to highlight the book's positive aspects, but I think I rambled on too much.

Cee-Jay Aurinko · Post by **Cee-Jay Aurinko** » 09 Aug 2015, 03:45

I have no problem going back in time once in a while. Splendid writing on your part, Bookowlie!

Post by **bookowlie** » 09 Aug 2015, 07:47

Thanks Leon! It was a most enjoyable read.

Heidi M Simone · Post by **Heidi M Simone** » 09 Aug 2015, 21:04

bookowlie, I really enjoyed reading your review! I love the concept of women making their way in a world where they were treated unequally. I feel there's still some of that today. However, in my life, I feel so blessed and forget how much women used to really fight for their rights. So, thank you for writing a review that really captured my attention. I'll definitely make sure to add it to my to-read list!

PashaRu · Post by **PashaRu** » 09 Aug 2015, 21:55

Thanks for a well-written review. The analysis is specific and insightful. This sounds like a nice period piece. When the setting is accurate and detailed in historical fiction, it can be extremely interesting. Glad you enjoyed it. And no, I don't think it's too long. Then again, my reviews are always pretty long, haha. I prefer a more specific analysis, which necessitates more words. If it's interesting and substantive, no problem.

Good job!

zeldas_lullaby · Post by **zeldas_lullaby** » 09 Aug 2015, 21:57

See, BookOwlie? PashaRu agrees with me. You've been outvoted. Substance makes for a thorough review.

Post by **bookowlie** » 09 Aug 2015, 22:02

hsimone wrote:bookowlie, I really enjoyed reading your review! I love the concept of women making their way in a world where they were treated unequally. I feel there's still some of that today. However, in my life, I feel so blessed and forget how much women used to really fight for their rights. So, thank you for writing a review that really captured my attention. I'll definitely make sure to add it to my to-read list!

Thanks. The time period in this novel was before woman got the right to vote, something women take for granted nowadays.

-- 09 Aug 2015, 23:05 --

PashaRu wrote:Thanks for a well-written review. The analysis is specific and insightful. This sounds like a nice period piece. When the setting is accurate and detailed in historical fiction, it can be extremely interesting. Glad you enjoyed it. And no, I don't think it's too long. Then again, my reviews are always pretty long, haha. I prefer a more specific analysis, which necessitates more words. If it's interesting and substantive, no problem.

Good job!

Thanks Pasha and Zelda. I can be overly analytical at times. Sometimes it's a good thing, something I wonder if the things I notice are only interesting to me! I appreciate the feedback! I will have to add a 4th choice to my survey - "necessitates more words".

chytach18- · Post by **chytach18-** » 10 Aug 2015, 10:17

Number 1, of course.

Levi · Post by **Levi** » 10 Aug 2015, 10:21

#4 gets my vote, then I won't feel left out. I always think everyone else's reviews are so concise and well formed and that mine are long and wordy and lacking in analysis. Ha ha I guess we all do it to ourselves, but I love your reviews. Great form and with just the right amount of personality injection.

Post by **bookowlie** » 10 Aug 2015, 10:36

Thanks Chytach and Escape-y. We are all our own worst critics.

One thing that I found timely about this book is the topic that women were expected to know their place in the early 1900's. Hattie is frequently reminded of this by the school's principal. I thought of this when I watched the Republican Debate last week and the moderator questioned Donald Trump about previous comments he made about women. Nowadays, women have voting power in huge numbers, which wasn't the case in 1907.

bluemel4 · Post by **bluemel4** » 10 Aug 2015, 14:44

Great review! I really enjoy historical fiction with a bit of romance. It's a plus that it tries to tackle issues of the time. I am adding this to my to-read list.

Post by **bookowlie** » 10 Aug 2015, 17:23

Thanks! It was an interesting read.

Jesska6029 · Post by **Jesska6029** » 11 Aug 2015, 21:06

You had me at "jilted by her fiancé." Love historical novels that won't bore me. Great review!

Post by **bookowlie** » 11 Aug 2015, 21:37

Thanks! I felt so badly for Hattie that she was jilted in a letter. In those days, you would think a man would have the decency to do it in person. Oops...sometimes I forget that Hattie is just a character in a book and not a real person!