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The Dressmaker
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
A darkly satirical novel of love, revenge, and 1950s haute couture soon to be a major motion picture starring Kate Winslet and Liam Hemsworth After twenty years spent mastering the art of dressmaking at couture houses in Paris, Tilly Dunnage returns to the small Australian town she was banished from as a child. She plans only to check on her ailing mother and leave. But Tilly decides to stay, and though she is still an outcast, her lush, exquisite dresses prove irresistible to the prim women of Dungatar. Through her fashion business, her friendship with Sergeant Farrat the town s only policeman, who harbors an unusual passion for fabrics and a budding romance with Teddy, the local football star whose family is almost as reviled as hers, she finds a measure of grudging acceptance. But as her dresses begin to arouse competition and envy in town, causing old resentments to surface, it becomes clear that Tilly s mind is set on a darker design: exacting revenge on those who wronged her, in the most spectacular fashion."
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rachaich
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Quick read, liked the female lead and the police man very much!
I found there were almost too many other characters to remember, though they each had their quirks.
Nice to read something set in Australia, instead a few earlier in the year too.

Cathythoughts Nice review 👍🏻. Kate Winslet played the main character, she was very good at it too. Did you see the movie? ! 4y
rachaich @Cathythoughts yes, I love Kate Winslet and thought she was great. 4y
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rachaich
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
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4 hours left of a shift and you've finished your book 😮😮😫 means you choose one from the sharing shelf.
I'm sure I watched this a few years ago...

Cathythoughts I loved the movie ... & I have the book ( a Litsy gift from @kaysworld1 💕must read soon (edited) 4y
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coxoxoco
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
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Gorgeous.

lynneamch Really liked the movie too! 4y
coxoxoco @lynneamch i havent seen it but I am definitely going to try to now! Has a great cast from what i can see. 4y
Cathythoughts I loved the movie ! And I have the the book waiting too 👍🏻❤️ 4y
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Cathythoughts
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
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Hi Kay !! It‘s here , The Dressmaker ! Thankyou so much , I did love the movie & really want to read the book. I love fashion , and in another lifetime would love to design & make clothes👍🏻❤️ I really appreciate your kindness X X Cathy.

Cinfhen Ahhhh, the new book that caught your eye💜 5y
kaysworld1 No problems I hope you enjoy it xx 5y
Cathythoughts @cinfhen 👍🏻❤️😉 5y
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Cathythoughts @kaysworld1 thanks! I will XXX 5y
TrishB Lovely ❤️ 5y
Cathythoughts @TrishB yes! So nice 👍🏻❤️ 5y
LeahBergen So nice! 💕 5y
Cathythoughts @LeahBergen 👍🏻❤️ 5y
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keepingupwiththepenguins
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
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Mehso-so

The Sydney Morning Herald called it “a feral version of Sea Change”, which is pretty much spot on. Despite the dark ending, there are quite a few laugh out loud moments. The humour is deeply Australian, though, so I‘m not sure how it would translate for an international audience. An interesting Australian gothic, but not without its faults. Full review here: http://keepingupwiththepenguins.com/the-dressmaker-rosalie-ham/ #Australian #Gothic

lynneamch Really helpful review. I may have to skim most of the book and just look for the detailed sewing terminology, as that's right up my alley. In any case, I loved the movie. Is Jane Harper on your Australian author list? High rec for all of hers. 5y
keepingupwiththepenguins @lynneamch Thank you! You'll find most of the detailed sewing stuff in the first half/two-thirds, it runs out of steam a little towards the end, if that helps? And yes, Jane Harper is definitely on my list - I've got The Dry waiting for me on my TBR shelf, I've read a couple of extracts, she's fantastic! 5y
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Sharpeipup
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
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Weekend reading.
@CarolynM loving it!

Clwojick Ooooo. I love that cover. 😍 6y
vumblereads The movie was pretty good! Haven‘t read the book yet. 6y
Sharpeipup @vumblereads I‘ve seen the movie which I really enjoyed but only just found my copy of the book after this last move. 6y
CarolynM I'm so glad😘 6y
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Lizpixie
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
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Another win for #HubbysChoice I very much enjoyed this book, even though it‘s steeped in tragedy, that distinctly Australian sense of the ridiculous shines through. I have yet to see the movie but Hubs is a fan so I guess I‘ll be watching it soon. Tillys revenge on all the townsfolk at the end was wonderful, after all they put her through.4⭐️ #MountTBR2019 #Bk8 #Pop19 #PopSugarReadingChallenge #BookYouMeantToReadIn2018

DivineDiana Enjoyed the movie! 6y
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Lizpixie
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
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Almost halfway done with this very Australian story about the scandal & gossip in a small outback town. If you ever wanted to know what those little towns were like, I highly recommend picking this up. It‘s both ridiculously funny & heartbreaking at the same time. I have a headache creeping up so I‘m just finishing a chapter, drinking my chamomile tea then heading to bed.😴Talk to you all tomorrow!

RavenLovelyReads That cup is spectacular! 😍 6y
Cathythoughts Oh I loved this movie.... maybe I should read the book... very memorable film ♥️♥️ 6y
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Lizpixie
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
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After the Hubs success at choosing my #FairyTaleRetelling book the other night, I gave him another shot when I couldn‘t make up my mind between these wonderful novels for my next read. From all these, he‘s chosen The Dressmaker coz he saw the movie the other night & loved it. So here is my #MountTBR2019 #Bk8 Tilly Dunnage left her small Aussie hometown at 10yrs old under bad terms, now she‘s back after working in Paris, hoping to prove herself.

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CarolynM
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
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Wow @LapReader what a lovely array of gifts, thank you so much. I love it all. You've certainly chosen some very different books and movies - I have seen The Dressmaker, but I haven't read the book and I haven't seen The Kite Runner or read any of the other books. I'm feeling very spoiled. #Readthemoviesswap

LapReader Yay! I included the receipt so you can swap it for another movie. Thanks for your patience. I‘m loving your comments and #LMPBC pick xo 6y
CarolynM @LapReader No problem - I think you had your priorities right. I don't want to swap the movie because I'll need to watch it again after reading it🙂 Glad you're enjoying the #LMPBC book - there's a lot in it to react to! 6y
Caroline2 I loved The Dressmaker film! 😍 6y
DoonTheGoon Hooray!!! 📽🎬🍿😁 6y
Centique Oh my goodness what a haul! Kite Runner made me cry 😥 So did the movie The Dressmaker though! 6y
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Sharpeipup
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
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@CarolynM thank you so very much! Your #readthemovies selection is perfect and I don‘t know which to start first - the book or the movie

StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego I saw the movie, thought it was good. Wish I'd of known it was a book first. I like to read before I watch 6y
lynneamch I loved the movie and would still like to read the Hamm book. There are 3 other books with the same title in the Litsy database. So confusing! 6y
CarolynM Very glad it all arrived in time. I really hope you enjoy the book and film experience. 6y
DoonTheGoon 🍿🎬🎥😀 6y
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Rachel.Rencher
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
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This has been a GREAT day for bookmail! I got the rest of what I needed for #FeedAReader and #CupidGoesPostal, the packages got here early AND my apartment manager didn't lose them 😂📚 So, those will go out tomorrow!!

I bought this one book for myself, but don't worry it wasn't on my TBR. My boss actually recommended it to me, believe it or not. 🤓

benchley1 I loved the movie, been meaning to read it! I'll await a review 7y
Lucas.Rencher @Rachel.Rencher I love book mail! And ya our apartment managers suck 📚😀 7y
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Elsuttie
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
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Mehso-so

Interesting characters but quite dark and melancholy. A disappointing ending. The story didn‘t flow well.

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ailynk
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
Pickpick

I love that it is set in rural Australia. First you think that she is coming into terms with her past, then the shocking ending makes me cackle out loud. The movie is good,but the book is way better

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Skyrimir
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
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Bus ride reading. Just started it, not sure how I feel about it yet...

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lynneamch
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
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5 books with Dressmaker #occupationinthetitle for #Fallintobooks and a pic of my grandmother, Ada, who was apprenticed as a dressmaker in Cornwall, England when she was 16. I loved the movie of the Rosalie Ham one, but haven't read any of these. Any recommendations littens? @RealLifeReading

DivineDiana I love this post! 7y
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austenitesunite
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
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I just started this and I'm super excited. I hear it's mesmerizing, satirical, and dramatic. I hope it proves up to my expectations! The movie stars Kate Winslet and Liam Hemsworth so I can't wait to see that too!!!! #satire #drama #movie #dress

TheBookHippie Enjoy !!!! I loved both ! 7y
Caroline2 I haven't read the book but the film is brilliant!!! 👍🏻 7y
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SamJ1
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
Pickpick

An easy read, that has you smiling one minute frowning the next. Capturing the small town mentality from the era, many personalities, a lot that would not easily be accepted. The child who was shunned has come back and will get her revenge on vengeful town who sent her away.

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guinsgirlreads
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
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Work is boring: I'm going to dive into The Dressmaker.. 👗

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guinsgirlreads
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
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I don't watch too many movies and I haven't read the book yet 😔, but I must say I really enjoyed this movie! Watched it on a limb last night, and it was great!

Caroline2 Oh me too!!! Such a good film isn't it! 😍 7y
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Well-ReadNeck
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
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Saw this on Facebook today!

riversong153 😍😍😍😍 8y
GypsyKat OH MY GOD!!! 😍 8y
HotMessJess So gorgeous!! 8y
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Bette Smitten! ❤️ 8y
writerlibrarian Quite lovely ❤️ 8y
Soubhiville Totally in love. 8y
MCYmermaid Oh, my! ❤️❤️❤️ 8y
Copwithabook My heart skipped a beat 8y
rustoryhuf For the next library staff meeting. 8y
LittlePixels Gorgeous!! 😍😍😍 8y
Hobbinol WOW! 8y
2BR02B Is that a heart-shaped nipple pasty? 😆 8y
Well-ReadNeck @2BR02B Why, yes! Yes it is! 😂 8y
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apennell
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
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Can't wait to get into this book! Just saw the movie and thought it was great.

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Jhullie
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
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#marchintoreading #bookishpetpeeves
I always try to find original covers, I want the book, not the film. Plus I hate trying to remove stickers from my precious books. Don't put them on people!

myers85 Yes why do shops insist on ruining our books with stickers?! You either have to leave it on, which tarnishes a nice cover or attempt to peel it off which can lead to an annoying sticky mark... makes the blood boil! 8y
BarbaraTheBibliophage I've heard that warming the sticker with a blow dryer gets them off without leaving a spot. I haven't tried it though! 8y
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Suet624
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
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I had no idea. For some reason I thought this movie was based on a different book by the same name. What a fantastic movie. The colors, the actors, the storyline were delicious. Now I have to find the book.

i.z.booknook Loved the film! 8y
Christine I enjoyed this movie too! 8y
lynneamch Wow. Wow. Wow. This movie. Just when I thought I knew what's what, something else happened. I'm sure the book must be good, too, but the costumes and acting were superb. 8y
Suet624 @lynneamch I know, right? A delightful surprise. I'm glad my library owns it so I can watch it again. 8y
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ScientistSam
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham

Just saw the movie of this and had a similar reaction as to the book - why is considered revenge comedy? It seems more like a tragedy to me, with occasional moments of black humor. Fabulous clothes, though.

ScientistSam Just realized it's Marion Boyce who did the design. No wonder it's fantastic - I love what she does with Phryne Fisher 8y
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Rachael_reads
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
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Thank you!!! @thegirlwiththelibrarybag
I love the magnets...I actually needed more magnets for work. And thank you for the books, I'm super excited to dive into these. I'm curious about Playing Beatie Bow. I think that one will be interesting! 😀
📚 #cupidgoespostal

thegirlwiththelibrarybag When I was first given Beatie Bow, it had such a freaky cover that it took me years to be courageous enough to read it... at which point I felt silly because it's not a scary book at all... popular penguin covers to the rescue! I recommend reading with some fairy bread! 8y
thegirlwiththelibrarybag I'm at a loss as to what that yellow bear thing is... 8y
PatienceFortitude Playing Beatie Bow is one of my favorites! ❤️💜 8y
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thegirlwiththelibrarybag Unless it's a Tiny Teddy biscuit... 🤔 8y
thegirlwiththelibrarybag Nope, it's the Arnotts Teddy Bear! (I can go to sleep now) http://www.arnotts.com.au/products/plain-biscuits/ 8y
Rachael_reads @thegirlwiththelibrarybag Lol... It says what everything is on the back, which was very helpful. I think it says it's some kind of biscuit... I'll look when I get home. Lolol 8y
Reviewsbylola Those magnets are great! 8y
LeahBergen I've been wanting to read Playing Beatie Bow since I first heard about it here on Litsy. 😀 8y
thegirlwiththelibrarybag @LeahBergen, yes! Read it! It's great ☺ 8y
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Laura66
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
Pickpick

A quirky revenge comedy

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LindaGrace812
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham

I adored this book. I had never heard of it and now it seems the movie is already a year old. I have it on my Amazon Smile to-watch list!

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Carissa-Green-Reads
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Time to see if the costumes live up to the descriptions in the book

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thegirlwiththelibrarybag
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
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Last one! Matador outfit worn by the repressed (but secretly fabulous) policeman (played by Hugo Weaving in the movie ❤️) and red and white dress worn by mean girl (and recipient of major makeover) Gertrude.

It's a gothic tale set in a small, Australian country town in the 1950s. 👌

🇦🇺

Carissa-Green-Reads Saw the film yesterday and my friend couldn't stop raving about that polka dotted dress 8y
thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Carissa-Green-Reads, they really knocked it out of the park with the dresses ❤️ the polka dot was one of my faves too. 8y
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thegirlwiththelibrarybag
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Went to the Dressmaker exhibition yesterday. Exquisite! Possibly one of the most gloriously costumed movies ever! The above are the costumes worn by a rival drama guild in the fiery conclusion.

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Lilmisslibrary
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Mehso-so

The Dressmaker follows Tilly who, after years away, has returned to her home town. Rumours & gossip follow her wherever she goes as only it can in a small (strange) town.... and so does tragedy. I look forward to watching the movie- seems to be written for the big screen.

thegirlwiththelibrarybag The movie costumes are fantastic! 8y
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itsgeorgiagrace
The Dressmaker | Rosalie Ham
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So excited to get this baby signed by the author and director of the film

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CharlotteRoux
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Panpan

Why did Teddy have to dieeeeeeeee

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Readaholic1
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Pickpick

This is a brilliant, quirky story. Made into a movie last year. Loved it. The characters are unique and the ending left me just saying "wow".