Kallia
Another one of those stories that makes me wonder why LOTR has such a stranglehold on the fantasy genre. I read the second in this series in about 5th grade after picking it up randomly in a bookstore, and I've remembered the characters and the writing style since. Decided it was time to give the series a proper go and not just read the middle book, and couldn't be happier that I did. If you like writing that details setting, style, dress, and environment - this one is for you. If not, skip it. But the love and thought poured into these characters and this world stuck with me for close to 20 years, and picking it up again as an adult I can absolutely see why.
Another one of those stories that makes me wonder why LOTR has such a stranglehold on the fantasy genre. I read the second in this series in about 5th grade after picking it up randomly in a bookstore, and I've remembered the characters and the writing style since. Decided it was time to give the series a proper go and not just read the middle book, and couldn't be happier that I did. If you like writing that details setting, style, dress, and environment - this one is for you. If not, skip it. But the love and thought poured into these characters and this world stuck with me for close to 20 years, and picking it up again as an adult I can absolutely see why.
Far preferred this to her first book. There's a lot of good actionable advice, especially for people new to taking a serious look at the clothing that makes up their lives. Easy and engaging to read, makes the shift towards a better mindset feel simple and approachable.
Far preferred this to her first book. There's a lot of good actionable advice, especially for people new to taking a serious look at the clothing that makes up their lives. Easy and engaging to read, makes the shift towards a better mindset feel simple and approachable.
I didn't get as much out of this book as I was hoping. But I think that's due to already being quite steeped in the textile and fashion sustainability culture. This book didn't really tell me anything I didn't already know, maybe just painted it in a bit finer of detail. I think when it came out it was probably quite groundbreaking but I had been hoping for a bit more. Can't really fault the author for the passage of time. Overall though it's a good read and foes a concise and detailed job of explaining some of the myriad issues in the fashion and textile industries. Still worth the read 12 years later.
I didn't get as much out of this book as I was hoping. But I think that's due to already being quite steeped in the textile and fashion sustainability culture. This book didn't really tell me anything I didn't already know, maybe just painted it in a bit finer of detail. I think when it came out it was probably quite groundbreaking but I had been hoping for a bit more. Can't really fault the author for the passage of time. Overall though it's a good read and foes a concise and detailed job of explaining some of the myriad issues in the fashion and textile industries. Still worth the read 12 years later.
Honestly just a fun, easy, interesting read. Keeps you engaged and is a good way to pass an afternoon. I don't think this book really did anything groundbreaking, but I also don't think it needs to. It's pleasant to go through and I have no complaints about it. Nothing incredible, just a good book.
Honestly just a fun, easy, interesting read. Keeps you engaged and is a good way to pass an afternoon. I don't think this book really did anything groundbreaking, but I also don't think it needs to. It's pleasant to go through and I have no complaints about it. Nothing incredible, just a good book.
