The Bride's Farewell
The Bride's Farewell
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
England • 1850s
2009
Adult
12-18 years
Super Short Summary
In The Bride's Farewell, Meg Rosoff tells the story of a young person named Pell who flees from a predetermined life in a 19th-century English village. Through encounters with diverse individuals and challenges, Pell seeks freedom and self-discovery in a world that tests their resilience and courage.
Mysterious
Adventurous
Contemplative
Emotional
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Meg Rosoff's The Bride's Farewell impresses with its lyrical prose and vivid historical setting, enchanting readers through its strong, independent protagonist. However, some critique its plot pacing and character development as uneven. Overall, it's a compelling read that balances a journey of self-discovery with emotional depth.
Who Should Read The Bride's Farewell?
Fans of The Bride's Farewell by Meg Rosoff are likely to enjoy historical fiction with strong female protagonists. Readers of Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor or The Book Thief by Markus Zusak might appreciate Rosoff's lyrical prose and themes of adventure, love, and self-discovery in a richly depicted 19th-century setting.
2,227 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
The Bride’s Farewell by Meg Rosoff, published in 2009, was longlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction, highlighting its critical acclaim and literary merit.
The novel showcases Meg Rosoff's signature style of blending historical settings with meaningful character exploration, a technique that has earned her multiple awards in young adult fiction.
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Meg Rosoff's inspiration for The Bride’s Farewell came partly from her love of horses, which play a significant role throughout the story as both symbols and companions.
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Novel • Fiction
England • 1850s
2009
Adult
12-18 years
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