I had to google about the TV series! I won’t be watching as I don’t have Apple TV but do think Brie Larson is a good casting as Elizabeth Zott.
I did! It is a bit sad though how many themes are still relevant 60 years on though - makes me question how I/we can channel my/our inner Elizabeth Zott and affect some positive changes!
Totally agree - so engaging but also an easy read due to it’s brilliant writing and characters.
I keep needing to find ways to channel my inner Elizabeth Zott! She is a legend!
I loved this book! It was the first fiction book I’ve read in about 6 months and I didn’t want it to end. All the female characters were formidable - Harriet, Mad, Avery, even Ms Frask, but especially the force to be reckoned with of Elizabeth Zott. Her unwaivering values and beliefs are inspirational and created a bit of a mirror for myself and when maybe I’ve backed down on things because that felt easier rather than sticking with what I knew to be the right thing.
I loved the themes and sometimes satirical/black humour nature of shining the light of opinions of the time (page 364/365 I’m talking about you!) - and also a little saddened that although huge progress has been made in many areas, the fact that some of these underlying themes of female oppression, misogyny and societal expectations/norms are still relevant today - it did make me question how I could channel my own Elizabeth Zott!
Personally though, my absolute favourite character was Six-Thirty. The empathy I felt for this companion, the smiles I had with the increasing learnt words and a glimpse into a well-crafted look into his perspective and world was beautifully done.
I give this book 10/10 all round - an absolute gem which I will be sharing and recommending to friends!
I have a mad love and hate relationship with this book! While I couldn’t stand Elizabeth’s black-and-whiteness, her lack of social diplomacy and air of ‘I don’t care’-ness (is she perhaps, on the autistic spectrum?), this book was quite a wild ride for me!! I was angry, and then heart broken, like my heart was crippling esp. for Calvin and Six Thirty! And the ending was SO. Satisfying. Screw you, Donatti. But most importantly, I LOVE that the author linked everything together - no stones left unturned, and everything and everyone evolved brilliantly. None of the lingering ‘wait, so what happened to blablabla’ I tend to have.
4.7/5! Can’t wait for the next book recommendation! xx
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Amazing – glad you enjoyed it!
It’s becoming a series – can’t wait to see what they do with it!
Fab score! And great – the next book we’re doing is EXCELLENT! Excited to announce it.
The first Book Club podcast is now live!
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I’ve been recommended this by several people now, so will read!
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