Welcome to Six Sentence Saturday.Where I try to express my thoughts on recent reads using only 6 sentences!!!!.
At the end of each review I will post a
rating scale of 1-5 using the cute and original (lol) Playing Cards.
Rating scale will be as follows:
At the end of each review I will post a
rating scale of 1-5 using the cute and original (lol) Playing Cards.
Rating scale will be as follows:
5 of Hearts- You must read this book NOW!!
4 of Hearts- A great read, put it on your TBR list.
3 of Hearts- Happy that I read it...a good read.
2 of Hearts- Just O.K but nothing to write home about.
Joker Card - Don't bother (why did I?)
I grabbed this one from the library because I am very curious about Charlotte Bronte and her sisters. This book takes the reader into the time period when Charlotte was taking care of her father while he was recovering from his eye surgery. Each of the Bronte children get a turn to shine in this little gem and I came to realize that the sisters hard a very hard life, especially when it came to their spoiled, drug addicted brother. The first 50 pages or so were a bit slow for me and I almost shut the book for good. But curiosity about Charlotte won out and I'm glad that I finished it. It wasn't the best book about Charlotte I've read, that would be The Secret Diaries of Charlotte Bronte, but it was a solid read that did fill in some gaps for this reader.
My Rating:
Lydia Cassatt Reading the Morning Paper- Harriet Scott Chessman
I was browsing the library shelves and for some reason the title of this little book instantly got my attention. I knew absolutely nothing about the American impressionist painter Mary Cassatt before this book, but after finishing this one the other day, I want to know more!! One of the main highlights in this book are the 5 pictures of various paintings that include Lydia, Mary's sister and beloved model for many of her paintings. Just knowing that the person in the painting was Mary's sister made me look twice at them and really study them. Each painting has it's own chapter where the author tries to tell the story behind each work of art. If you want to learn about an American woman painter and about her lovely sister who was her muse then I absolutely recommend this book for you. P.S. My favorite painting in the book is where Lydia is working on her embroidery.
My Rating:
I read Lydia Cassatt a while ago and really enjoyed it too!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know there was a book on Mary Cassatt. That sounds really interesting. For some reason I love books about painters!
ReplyDeleteI've picked up Lydia Cassat Reading the Morning Paper at least a couple of times at the the library but, for some reason, never brought it home. I won't make that mistake again!
ReplyDeleteI read Lydia Cassatt just a few weeks ago as research and I also enjoyed it. Mary Cassatt has a fascinating background and I have learned to really appreciate her artwork.
ReplyDeleteTo me the covers of both books seem similar and they appeal to me. I'm always drawn to books with lovely covers. But then I'm also drawn to books that get good reviews. These two look good to me.
ReplyDeleteOh, love the new kitty!
ReplyDeleteI love Mary Cassatt's work--one of the things I make sure I always go visit when I'm at our big art gallery. I'm going to have to check out the Lydia Cassatt book.
ReplyDeleteJane Eyre is a favorite so the title caught my interest, but not sure I will be rushing out to get it!
ReplyDeleteI was only able to stick with Becoming Jane Eyre because I had recently read The Diary of Charlotte. I just picked up another one about the Bronte sisters, hope it is good.
ReplyDeleteWowwwwwwww....these both sound good... :):):):):):) HAPPY 4th! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
ReplyDeleteGreat reviews and I am thinking I need to read The Secret Diaries of Charlotte Bronte, since Jane Eyre is one of my all time favorite books. Thanks for the suggestion.
ReplyDeleteMary Cassatt is my all time favorite impressionist. I am adding this book to my Goodreads list NOW!
ReplyDeleteLydia Cassat is on my TBR bookshelf and it keeps calling my name. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it. I love books that relate to paintings and artwork.
ReplyDeleteYikes, I picked up Becoming Jane Eyre a while back. I hope I'll find it better whenever I actually manage to get to it.
ReplyDeletetoo bad about becoming Jane Eyre--I was hoping for a better rating.
ReplyDeleteLooks like I'll pass on Becoming Jane Eyre because I have The Secret Diaries of Charlotte Bronte waiting to be read.
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