Comments on: Review: The Painted Bridge, Wendy Wallace

By: Charlie

Charlie — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:39:26 +0000

A pity about the background of the story (it does sound odd for a Victorian woman to want to do that, but then again it’s surely generous and kind… just they wouldn’t have seen it that way then). It sounds a good book for history, if harrowing.

By: jessicabookworm

jessicabookworm — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:02:16 +0000

Sounds like this book has an interesting premise. Shame you didn’t end up loving it. I agree though it can be hard to enjoy a book when you don’t particularly like the main character, especially when the story hinges on you sympathising with them.

By: Literary Feline

Literary Feline — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:00:57 +0000

This book sounds like it has some very interesting concepts. I can’t even imagine living back then! It’s too bad Anna wasn’t a more relatable character, but I am glad you got something out of it even if it was disappointing.

By: zibilee

zibilee — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:34:05 +0000

I have read stories where the main character is committed for things like “being hysterical”, when she was only crying, or just generally not falling into line when her husband wants control of her and her actions. It is a scary thing indeed. I might not read this book, but you have got me thinking about books that have the same underlying sentiments.

By: bermudaonion (Kathy)

bermudaonion (Kathy) — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:02:33 +0000

The idea that he could have her committed like that is awfully scary, but I know it happened back then. Sorry you didn’t connect with the character.