Reviews

That Lady by Kate O'Brien

ainepalmtree's review

reflective sad medium-paced

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

krobart's review against another edition

4.0

See my review here:

https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2016/05/09/day-897-that-lady/

rachael056's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

ronanmcd's review against another edition

3.0

The King of Spain is an incel.
He forms an attachment to an aristocrat and punishes her for not fully offering herself up to him, despite his pleading for her not to.
All is largely reported through dense passage of often distracted and almost melodramatic conversation.
End.
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Conversely, it's a rich, elaborately woven tale of a woman's place in post medieval society. It's complex and acute in its observations. Justice is a plaything for the powerful, and even then some find themselves on the wrong side, out of spite.
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I have no idea which viewpoint is mine ultimately. They both are, maybe.

tracey21k's review

challenging reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Just a truly outstanding piece of historical literary fiction. Ana is one of the most memorable characters I've ever encountered.

evadb's review against another edition

informative slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5