The Dollhouse Book Reviews

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The dollhouse. I am so grateful for the creation of The Dollhouse. Once I opened to the first page I was drawn into a world of intrigue and nostalgia and I remained totally involved until the last written word. This is a fast read because you are always anxious to see what comes next. I look forward to many more books from this author that I am certain will enrich my reading experience. Thank you!!!!

Interesting read. Very well written a lot of history here provided in this novel.

Highly recceomend. This was one of those books you can't put down. The author does an excellent job of taking you back to nyc 1952-2016. It's very detailed read. It transcends you to walking the streets of the old lower east side, hanging in smoke filled jazz clubs and then next your modern day, solving the mystery of the past. It really captured the essence what independent women had to endure and fear in the 50's. It was well researched. The twist at the end is not what I expected, it definitely keep you intrigued throughout the book.

What a fascinating story!. It was difficult to put this book down from start to finish! Alternating between 1952 and 2016 provides a great continuum and propels the reader forward as the stories of Darby and Rose are revealed. A wonderful read with intriguing characters!

Having a hard time getting into it…. There was a line in there about how instead of looking like Natalie Wood she wound up looking like a drowned rat. Wow. That was in spectacularly poor taste considering Natalie wood drowned. I mean she could have picked literally anyone else. What an offputting thing to say.

Loved this book!. I fell upon this book by just scrolling through iBooks looking for a new read, and I'll confess..the cover drew me in, and I'm so glad it did! Just a few pages into the sample I went ahead and purchased it, and I absolutely loved it. The author painted a beautiful picture of every detail, then and now, and I can SEE the characters and settings so clearly in my mind. She is a phenomenal author and this was a lovely story. Highly recommend!

Great Read. This book draws you into the characters and the period so that you feel as if you have visited the Barbizon yourself.

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A scent of the fifties. I absolutely loved the dual narrative of Rose’s life in 2016, and then Darby’s in 1952. It was very interesting to observe the comparisons and contrasts of both periods. I surely enjoyed the evolution of both women and how life in New York City can make one grow much quicker than any other city. But I fell in love with Darby, what a strong women she became! This book is infused with nostalgia, and I feel like, just life when entering Kalai’s spice shop and the scent stays with you, so does reading this book. This book will stay with me. I am relieved that I have never been to NY. I pledge that I will read all of Fiona Davis’ books this year and then I will visit New York City. One of my stops with be the Barbizon hotel 💛 If you enjoy stories full of nostalgia and mystery, settings in NYC, feminism, music, the 50s, stories about intricate romantic relationships, friendship, coming of age, this book’s for you!

Devoured this!. Spent a long weekend with this book and couldn't put it down, it's the kind that has a sorry that hooks you and really sinks its teeth into you. Can't wait for to see what the author writes next. Great read!

Ok plot but didn’t amount to anything in the end. The first half was intriguing, but didn’t seem to go anywhere the second half. Too many coincidences and highly unlikely situations for me.

The Dollhouse. Great read about a bygone era.

Fabulous. Inhaled this book in one sitting!

The Dollhouse. A good solid read; no slow parts; pretty entertaining. A nice unexpected twist towards the end....didn't see it coming. I would give it a try.

The Dollhouse, Fiona Davis. Great read. A mystery at first glance but the attention to detail regarding the Barbizon, Katherine Gibbs School, Music of the era, etc made for a positively fascinating read. Couldn't put it down! Made my weekend fly!

Made my week.. Fascinating and tender.

Too little historical background. Too much feminine soul searching. Isn't there enough of that already? Women know how to do it - they are not simmering wimps. The feminine story could have been woven much better with more historic facts. There was so much rich history in the building that could have been used to draw from. The history was a skinny rabbit with only bones and no meat. And I was left hungrier after than when I arrived. Very disappointed.

Quite a debut.... ...for a first time writer. Very engaging book, but couldn't give 5* because the cuts between the 2 stories became too bewildering if I skipped a day reading, I'd be befuddled. A little longer than it should have been....ok, a lot longer. Interesting history, in fact I kept going out & searching the building, jazz club, etc. and it was a great bonus. I'd recommend this book.

Loved it.. After reading "The Dollhouse" and being transported back to life in New York of the 1950's, all I can say is, well done! I've always been intrigued by the Barbizon's history, and this book was a delightful read in terms of character, setting, and plot. I highly recommend this as a book to curl up with on a rainy afternoon.

Simple. No great literature here, but a pleasant and quick read.

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