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

Post by **bookowlie** » 20 Sep 2015, 21:33

B3cca 3ll3r wrote:My apologies to Katherine P. Stillerman! I should have double checked that. Congratulations again!

Don't feel like you need to apologize! I think whenever there is a long name, whether the title or author, it gets cut off. I have reviewed books with really long titles and half the title gets cut off! It always make me feel like I made a typo even if I didn't.

NadineTimes10 · Post by **NadineTimes10** » 24 Sep 2015, 13:20

Nice review, Owlie! This book sounds like it'd be right up my alley.

I also appreciate the cover. It seems a trend in historical fiction nowadays is to add flashy effects or to put ultra-modern-and-Photoshop-airbrushed-looking models in period costumes and to call it a day. This cover isn't flashy but has a real historical feel, which got my attention.

Nothing too personal against flashy historical fiction covers, though. To each his/her own.

Post by **bookowlie** » 25 Sep 2015, 09:22

Thanks Nadine! I agree with you that there are too many historical fiction covers that have a modern, flashy look. However, this cover confused me a little. I thought the title and the picture of the lower part of the dress make it seem like the book would be about a dressmaking or clothing shop.

Cee-Jay Aurinko · Post by **Cee-Jay Aurinko** » 25 Sep 2015, 13:10

@bookowlie lol, I can see that. My first impression was that it fitted a ghost story.

Post by **bookowlie** » 25 Sep 2015, 17:25

Leon Durham wrote:@bookowlie lol, I can see that. My first impression was that it fitted a ghost story.

It's funny how people can have different impressions of a book from the title and/or cover.

Cee-Jay Aurinko · Post by **Cee-Jay Aurinko** » 25 Sep 2015, 18:14

@bookowlie

It is. I guess the different first impressions we get of stuff says a lot about how different we are as individuals.

Post by **bookowlie** » 26 Sep 2015, 08:33

Very true! However, the title also made me think the book would be about a saloon, yet I am not anything more than a light social drinker.

KiarraLynn · Post by **KiarraLynn** » 22 Nov 2015, 04:31

I would like to read it in the future.

Post by **bookowlie** » 22 Nov 2015, 12:50

I think you would enjoy this book. The characters are likeable and there are several social issues woven through the story.

dina s · Post by **dina s** » 17 Jul 2016, 10:07

I love period pieces, so thank you for your great review

gali · Post by **gali** » 17 Jul 2016, 10:11

I have read the sample and loved it! I got the book and will read it at some point. I love period pieces and strong heroines.

Congratulations to the author on the great review and on being BOTD!

AbbyC · Post by **AbbyC** » 17 Jul 2016, 10:55

bookowlie wrote:I will have to do a survey. Question: Is my review too long?
1) No, it's great 2) Yikes, I fell asleep while reading it 3) It's not too long, but it still bored me to tears

(1) No it's great!
Fabulous review! Really answered almost all my questions about this book as well as discussing factors I hadn't considered. Summing up the story, characters, and plot as well as a bit of the content is a great way to write an informative review. You also managed to keep your writing engaging and fun!

Congrats to the author for BOTD!

Kaitismommy · Post by **Kaitismommy** » 17 Jul 2016, 12:00

I think that it's remarkable that the author was able to write such a remarkable moving story set in the early 1900s. A story that hits on the difficulty of being a female, child labor laws and how to reach each child individually. Can't wait to read the book!
Great review bookowlie! Congratulations to Katherine P. Stillerman on what sounds like a well written piece of fiction!

Vermont Reviews · Post by **Vermont Reviews** » 17 Jul 2016, 12:18

Great review.

Vermont Reviews

ejourney2 · Post by **ejourney2** » 17 Jul 2016, 12:20

A clear, well-written, well thought-out review. And, yes, it's thorough. As a writer, l'd find it quite valuable because it shows me where I could make a story better and more believable, if not in the current book, at least in the next one. As a reader, I'm not quite so sure if I'd need or want all that the review tells me. Beyond a short synopsis of the plot, many readers only want to know if they'd want to read the book, based on what you say or, maybe, even who you are, the reviewer. It's a balancing act, I think.