Rate this book

The Darling Dahlias And The Naked Ladies (2011)

by Susan Wittig Albert(Favorite Author)

3.8 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0425241289 (ISBN13: 9780425241288)

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Berkley Hardcover

series

The Darling Dahlias

review 1: Having recently read a disappointing cozy by a different author set during the Depression, I was hesitant at first about reading this. I'm really glad I did, though, because it is an excellent book and I think I have a new favorite series!I haven't been reading SWA's books for very long, but I already know that you can expect a thoroughly researched and engaging story when picking up one of her works. I was so impressed by the amount of detail in this book. So much great history!The mystery itself was interesting, and I was eager to find out the conclusion. I appreciated that there was a lot of focus put on the normal goings on of the town as well. The characters are believable and quite fun; after awhile you start thinking you might want to move to Darling. I loved Beaula... moreh and her beauty parlour, and Lizzy is a great main character. I must get my hands on more books in the series so I can find out what all happens to everybody!
review 2: "I wasn't sure that I was going to enjoy this new series by Susan Wittig Albert. The Great Depression does not seem like a particularly entertaining time period, but I agree with the author that this period of our own history has a particular relevance and inspiration for the current day. The way people responded to economic downturn is motivating, illuminating, and gives you pride in the American spirit, at least at a point in history when that spirit was distinctly less whiny. Many of the methods and habits of that time period are becoming popular again, and, as always, the author portrays the work of the garden, home, kitchen, and community with dignity and appeal. The mystery in this one is fun, and draws on one of the more colorful periods of Chicago's history, even though the story does not take place in Chicago. I don't want to say more and spoil the story! [return][return]What I particularly appreciate about this book and Susan Albert Wittig's work in general is her portrayal of women - smart, strong, hard-wording, flawed, loving, and deeply feminine. She creates characters that are women's women, not men's women or women pretending to be men, and they are compelling and a joy to know." less

Download links for: The Darling Dahlias and the Naked Ladies

Advertising