The Great Husband Hunt — Kindle Edition
The Great Husband Hunt by Laurie Graham is a Kindle edition about Poppy Minkel, whose mother tries to arrange a husband for her while Poppy pursues her own ideas of love and life. The story spans the years between the two World Wars and moves from New York to Paris.
At a glance
- A novel of Poppy Minkel’s pursuit of her own ideas about beauty, love, and marriage.
- The story follows her from one World War to the next, with settings including New York and Paris.
- Kindle features listed include screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The description offers a clear, character-led premise centered on a young woman resisting her mother’s plans for her marriage.
- The historical span and changing locations give the story a broad arc beyond the matchmaking setup.
- Word Wise and screen-reader support are listed for the Kindle edition.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Publisher | Grand Central Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | December 2, 2008 |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 370 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0446554190 |
| File size | 3.1 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for historical fiction with a rebellious central character and themes of love, marriage, and independence.
- Kindle readers who value Word Wise or screen-reader support.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a contemporary setting or a story focused only on romance, rather than a life story spanning decades.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
44% 44% - 4 stars
29% 29% - 3 stars
16% 16% - 2 stars
9% 9% - 1 star
2% 2%
The aggregate ratings are moderately positive overall, but the distribution includes a meaningful middle portion and some low ratings, so reader response is not uniform. The figures alone do not establish what readers liked or disliked. For a buyer, they offer only a broad indication of reception, not a guarantee that the novel’s historical span or relationship themes will suit their tastes.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Great Husband Hunt about?
It follows Poppy Minkel as she resists her mother’s efforts to find her a husband and shapes her own life and views on love and marriage.
When and where does the story take place?
The description says the story runs from one World War to the next and mentions New York and Paris.
What Kindle features are listed?
Screen Reader is supported, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are enabled, and X-Ray is not enabled.
How long is this edition?
The listing gives a print length of 370 pages and a Kindle file size of 3.1 MB.
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