The Rose of Sebastopol: A Novel Audiobook

" Bit of a downer, although the history was fascinating "

" I really enjoyed this book - even the ending. This book has inspired me to learn more about Florence Nightingale and the Crimean War. Enjoyable, quick read. "

" It took me forever to get into this one, and then even after I did, I wasn't sure I liked the characters very much, but I kept wanting to know what was going to happen next. The ending sort of surprised me, which was good, but it also disappointed me. Still, even after all that, I felt it was a "good read." "

" Audiobook captivated me amd made me want to walk longer "

" *sigh* I really wanted to like it... "

" I loved this. It was a historical-fiction mystery. "

" 1st Class book a real insight into the life of a newly emerging independent womanhood. The book also reveals how the Crimean war was perhaps a for runner the mechanical brutality of the 1st world war. "

" An interesting historical fiction novel with a romantic twist. A good read! I enjoyed the parts about medical knowledge or the lack there of, a very interesting perspective. "

" I liked the historic setting for this book although I struggled at times with the geography! Felt a bit sorry for the woman left behind who then goes in search of an unfaithful man who turned out to be a wimp and a prig. "

" What I liked about this book was the time period- so well described, I got a real sense of life during the Crimean War. However, the past and present flip back and forth so often it was hard to keep the story flowing well, and I wanted to find the protagonist and slap her silly. "

" Agree with the other reviews. Started well then lost its way. Descriptions of the hell that was the Crimea seemed trite, especially when coming from the perspective of a middle class Victorian young lady. Ending was particularly unsatisfactory. "

" Interesting point of view to learn about the history of this particular war. Enjoyed the perspective, the main weak female character was annoying, but I did finish it. "

" Absolutely wonderful book...mysterious, romantic, heartbreaking....I loved every minute. "

" Interesing history of the Crimean War, nursing (Nightingale), and women's roles. Loved the characters and how they developed through the book. "

" Very reminiscent of Victoria Holt. "

" Pretty good, there were a few parts I had to skim over, but other than that it wasn't bad. "

" This was one of those books I had to force myself to finish because I'd spent money on it. Jumping back and forth in time was frustrating to me. Too much of the story was left unfinished. I'm glad the main character finally got a backbone. I wanted to slap her myself and tell her to get a grip... "

" Surprised how much I enjoyed this, and learned a lot about Crimean war too. "

" I would have given it a higher rating if it didn't end so abruptly. I felt like there was more that need to be said. It was interesting to learn more about that the Crimean War. "

" I started this book and almost stopped; something made me keep reading and I'm glad I did. Don't know I recommend it for everyone, but it struck a chord with me and I ended up really liking it. "

" I loved the historical setting and the repressed sexual tensions. Also an interesting insight into the life of girls and women in those days and the limited choices available to them. "

" Interesing history of the Crimean War, nursing (Nightingale), and women's roles. Loved the characters and how they developed through the book. "

" Thought this book was going to be about Florence Nightengale - it wasn't. "

" An interesting historical fiction novel with a romantic twist. A good read! I enjoyed the parts about medical knowledge or the lack there of, a very interesting perspective. "

" Amazing story!!!! I loved the intricate story-line. It did jump around from the past to the future and then back again making it a difficult read but it was very well detailed and in the end came together very well. I would buy it at full price it was that good. "

" Fascinating historical interest book set at the time of Crimean War, with absolutely credible characters that were not in any way contrived. Lovely read. "

" I am thoroughly enjoying this factual novel of middle 1800 events affecting women, war and romance. Amazing how far we have come in terms of industry, medicine and feminist rights! An introspective look at the times as well as a brilliant story of friendship and love... "

" What I liked about this book was the time period- so well described, I got a real sense of life during the Crimean War. However, the past and present flip back and forth so often it was hard to keep the story flowing well, and I wanted to find the protagonist and slap her silly. "