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The Dressmaker

Rosalie Ham
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The Dressmaker

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000

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Rosalie Ham

The Dressmaker

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

296

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Dungatar, Australia • 1950s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Dressmaker by Rosalie Ham, a talented seamstress returns to her rural Australian hometown, seeking reconciliation with her estranged mother. As she creates stunning garments for the locals, person-first dynamics and complex past relationships weave together, revealing long-held secrets and affecting every resident's life.

Reviews & Readership

3.5

27,458 ratings

51%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

20%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Dressmaker by Rosalie Ham is praised for its darkly comedic tone and vivid characterization, capturing small-town dynamics effectively. Critics appreciate its blend of humor and tragedy, though some find its plot resolution abrupt and uneven. The richness of the setting is generally well-regarded, though opinions on the story's pacing vary. Overall, it's a compelling, if occasionally disjointed, read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Dressmaker?

Fans of small-town dramas with a darkly comedic twist will enjoy The Dressmaker by Rosalie Ham. This book appeals to readers who appreciate character-driven narratives, similar to Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies and Fannie Flagg’s Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe.

3.5

27,458 ratings

51%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

20%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

296

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Dungatar, Australia • 1950s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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