Another must read that discusses the reception of the book version in 2003, and how comments have changed in 2020. As reported, “The rape scene is brief and disturbing, but it’s not treated as a rape.”
Bridgerton wants to explore consent while it ignores its own glaring consent issue.
Source: Shonda Rhimes’s Bridgerton has a rape scene, but it’s not treated like one – Vox
On a positive note, we have this review. Four out of five stars. Keeping one’s perspective that, “Bridgerton is freed to be watchable fluff, with everyone involved refreshingly aware they are producing a piece of entertainment rather than A History of the English-Speaking Peoples.”
Shonda Rhimes’ historical romance series is all the better for putting entertainment before accuracy
Source: Bridgerton is the shiny little stocking filler we all need this Christmas – review
Just don’t call them “ugly.”
Ellen Mirojnick on the Featheringtons’ dresses and historical accuracy. Netflix’s upcoming Regency drama Bridgerton promises plenty of sumptuous, tastefully designed gowns—and a few not-so-tastefully-designed ones.
Take this Georgette Heyer quiz to discover which of the author’s 32 historical romance novels you should pick up as your next comfort read. From the 1920s to the 1970s, she wrote 32 historical romances. The British Regency period is ubiquitous within historical romance because of her almost single-handed work.
Source: Georgette Heyer Quiz: Which Regency Romance Should You Read Next?
“scandalous scandalousness!”
The search for romance is the same as it ever was – we just don’t do it in corsets any more.
A fun article about the realities of love while comparing centuries.
