The romance was a little odd. It was quick and yet too practical.
Here is the link to the version I listened to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTX9fQp1TVY
Sunday, May 3, 2020
The Corinthian by Georgette Heyer
I've never read one of Heyer's novels. I read this one a few weeks ago, before starting this blog so everything's going to be in a bit of a different format.
The Feels:
The Corinthian was a fantastic novel! Start with an Austen base, throw in some Shakespeare, and a dash of Agatha Christie.
The protagonist is pretty proactive, which is nice.
There's also a lot in here about gender and LGBT+ theory. Is Sir Richard gay? Is he bi? Ploy? Metrosexual? (Do we use that term anymore?) I don't know and am I to say or judge as a straight-cis lady. All I know is that he appears to only feel attraction to one woman and this happens after he meets her dressed as a masculine clothing?
The Concerns:
SOOOO WHITE. Technically heteronormative, but you can read into in different ways. No really thoughts on class. The male lead is also a little condescending, but at least he's that way to everyone as opposed to just the main character.
Anyway, this novel is WONDERFUL! If you're an Austen fan, I couldn't recommend it more.
Plot: 10/10
Writing Style: 9/10
Meaningfullness: 8/10
The Feels:
The Corinthian was a fantastic novel! Start with an Austen base, throw in some Shakespeare, and a dash of Agatha Christie.
The protagonist is pretty proactive, which is nice.
There's also a lot in here about gender and LGBT+ theory. Is Sir Richard gay? Is he bi? Ploy? Metrosexual? (Do we use that term anymore?) I don't know and am I to say or judge as a straight-cis lady. All I know is that he appears to only feel attraction to one woman and this happens after he meets her dressed as a masculine clothing?
The Concerns:
SOOOO WHITE. Technically heteronormative, but you can read into in different ways. No really thoughts on class. The male lead is also a little condescending, but at least he's that way to everyone as opposed to just the main character.
Anyway, this novel is WONDERFUL! If you're an Austen fan, I couldn't recommend it more.
Plot: 10/10
Writing Style: 9/10
Meaningfullness: 8/10
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