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400 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781922863980
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Affirm Press
Publication date: 09 October 2023
The Naturalist of Amsterdam by Melissa Ashley is a captivating read for anyone who appreciates stories of female empowerment, the intersection of art and science, and the thrill of adventure, as it masterfully weaves together the lives of two remarkable women who dared to challenge the conventions of their time.
Description
At the turn of the 18th century, Amsterdam is at the centre of an intellectual revolution, with artists and scientists racing to record the wonders of the natural world. Of all the brilliant naturalists in Europe, Maria Sibylla Merian is one of it...
Community Reviews Summary of 31 reviews
Moods
informative 64%
reflective 57%
emotional 42%
sad 42%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 21%
relaxing 7%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 38% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 38%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
GriefModerate
Child deathMinor
Child abuse400 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781922863980
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Affirm Press
Publication date: 09 October 2023
The Naturalist of Amsterdam by Melissa Ashley is a captivating read for anyone who appreciates stories of female empowerment, the intersection of art and science, and the thrill of adventure, as it masterfully weaves together the lives of two remarkable women who dared to challenge the conventions of their time.
Description
At the turn of the 18th century, Amsterdam is at the centre of an intellectual revolution, with artists and scientists racing to record the wonders of the natural world. Of all the brilliant naturalists in Europe, Maria Sibylla Merian is one of it...
Community Reviews Summary of 31 reviews
Moods
informative 64%
reflective 57%
emotional 42%
sad 42%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 21%
relaxing 7%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 38% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 38%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
GriefModerate
Child deathMinor
Child abuse