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In a Celandine World
by
Catherine Thorpe (Goodreads Author)
Willow Jane has a secret. She's in love with the Boogeyman. He comes to her in her dreams. Lately, he’s been speaking to her while she’s awake. She doesn’t know why he comes to her, or how it is that she loves him. She’s never even seen him. Well, until now.
She’s accepted crazy. She’s accepted isolation—heck, she’s welcomed it. She’ll do anything to be with him. This stubb...more
She’s accepted crazy. She’s accepted isolation—heck, she’s welcomed it. She’ll do anything to be with him. This stubb...more
Paperback, 290 pages
Published
June 3rd 2011
by Createspace
(first published June 1st 2011)
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May 25, 2012
Hazel G. ( I ♥ Mr. Grey) *Fifty Shades obsessed* .
rated it
1 of 5 stars
Recommended to Hazel G. ( I ♥ Mr. Grey) *Fifty Shades obsessed* by:
PR&UFF
In A Celandine World is a fantasy romance written by Catherine Thrope. I read this as a R2R with Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy Fanatics! A special thank you to the mods and the author for allowing me to participate.
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I went into the book thinking it was one thing and it turns out to be a completely different experience then expected. And I have to say, it just wasn't for me. The book blurb leads you to believe this novel to be a paranormal type mystery when instead, I found it to b...more
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I went into the book thinking it was one thing and it turns out to be a completely different experience then expected. And I have to say, it just wasn't for me. The book blurb leads you to believe this novel to be a paranormal type mystery when instead, I found it to b...more
In a Celandine World by Catherine Thorpe was an interesting read. There was mystery, magic, and enough lore to keep my attention from beginning to end. The author had an unique take on some lore that’s existed for many years, but I won’t go into what type of lore, because I don’t want to spoil the book for anyone. It was a little slow at times, but the mysteries surrounding the plot and its’ characters kept me reading.
The characters were quirky, Willow in particular. I don’t think I’ve ever enc...more
The characters were quirky, Willow in particular. I don’t think I’ve ever enc...more
I'm giving this book 3 stars, which is as objective that I can be because, personally, I didn't so much like it.
The Story
I thought the synopsis of this story was way off base, so here is what I think it's about. This is a faith based book, not faith in the traditional sense, God and Hell, but faith nonetheless. Willow is the main character and ever since she was a child she has felt a presence with her, her parents said it was the bogeyman when she was a child and then thought she was crazy with...more
The Story
I thought the synopsis of this story was way off base, so here is what I think it's about. This is a faith based book, not faith in the traditional sense, God and Hell, but faith nonetheless. Willow is the main character and ever since she was a child she has felt a presence with her, her parents said it was the bogeyman when she was a child and then thought she was crazy with...more
Willow Jane has felt the presence of Boon since childhood, but everyone else thinks she should have grown out of her imaginary friend by now. Instead she’s drawn closer to him till she feels she’s in love or going mad. In an attempt to find out which she buys a cottage in a small English village where she can be alone with her musical and artistic muses.
Author Catherine Thorpe conveys that dislocation of a foreigner abroad very well, though the meticulously rendered Wiltshire dialect is sometime...more
Author Catherine Thorpe conveys that dislocation of a foreigner abroad very well, though the meticulously rendered Wiltshire dialect is sometime...more
Willow Jane knew that she was different from everyone else. Since she was a child, her parents have worried for her sanity, and so has she. But crazy or not, Willow has always known without a doubt that she loved the man that came to her in her dreams. Now an adult, it’s time to figure out the truth about who he is. Moving to a small cottage in England, she is suddenly amongst people who may be crazier than she is. Can she trust anyone in the village with her secrets? How do the Willoughby’s, th...more
Willow Jane is a talented artist known for her paintings and her eccentricity. She doesn’t have friends which could be attributed to her fiery temper and quick mouth. Since her childhood she has grown to love the presence of someone she cannot see whom she calls Boon. Recently, she started hearing his voice. While her parents have paid for the best therapist to help her on-going imagination but nothing has helped.
She set off to live in a small English village, where she meets an elderly couple...more
She set off to live in a small English village, where she meets an elderly couple...more
I was close to giving the book three stars because of her writing, but in the end I settled for two because to be perfectly honest, I didn't enjoy the plot. I think Thorpe has a lot of interesting and unique ideas and I can honestly say I have never read a story like it before, yet I didn't feel that the story was particularly interesting or enjoyable, it was just odd. However, judging by the average review of the book it seems that quite a few people did enjoy the book, but it wasn't for me. Th...more
I already had high expectations when I started this book, but this book exceeded those expectations by a mile. I was expecting a story that was kind of like the usual same old paranormal romance story, but Catherine Thorpe completely came up with a whole new idea that was so interesting to read! Willow was in love with a man from her dreams, which is a common story, but her dream man is with her when she's awake too. That's never happened before! Everything that happens after that I'm like, "woa...more
I have never read anything like this before. Everything about this book drew me in. A young girl (23) leaves her home to discover her self better. Friends, family, and a fresh start await her. Who knew everything could change in such a short time, but what she finds within herself is truly life changing.
There was nothing that slowed down the pace in this novel. Every page was something more to understand and piece together the bigger picture. Catherine Thorpe has put a tremendous amount of thoug...more
There was nothing that slowed down the pace in this novel. Every page was something more to understand and piece together the bigger picture. Catherine Thorpe has put a tremendous amount of thoug...more
*received a copy for a honest review
Willoow Jane has a secret. She can see Boon. Ever since she was little he has always been there. Now, that she is thirty three she's going to look for answers.
I have got to say that In a Celandiene World was outside the box of what i read. Although, it does have some really good things to it that i really like about it!
Firstly, i would say that Catherine's writing is so comfortable. You can slip right into the story anytime you like. And the first sentence ju...more
Willoow Jane has a secret. She can see Boon. Ever since she was little he has always been there. Now, that she is thirty three she's going to look for answers.
I have got to say that In a Celandiene World was outside the box of what i read. Although, it does have some really good things to it that i really like about it!
Firstly, i would say that Catherine's writing is so comfortable. You can slip right into the story anytime you like. And the first sentence ju...more
*** I recieved this book free from a Goodreads giveaway ***
This was a terrific book! The jacket description is completely misleading; from it I was expecting some type of horror book, or at least something strange and convoluted. This was nothing like that. This was a book about fate, destiny, souls and the impact of man; a thoughtful story about humanity and our potential fate. I loved the main character, an old soul trying to live in a world full of too many new souls. I will keep this book an...more
This was a terrific book! The jacket description is completely misleading; from it I was expecting some type of horror book, or at least something strange and convoluted. This was nothing like that. This was a book about fate, destiny, souls and the impact of man; a thoughtful story about humanity and our potential fate. I loved the main character, an old soul trying to live in a world full of too many new souls. I will keep this book an...more
Jun 17, 2011
Marc
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Everyone everywhere
Recommended to Marc by:
Author advance copy
This book was one of the best stories I've read in a long time. It was like reading what would happen if Dan Brown got in to bed with Alice in Wonderland. Easy-paced, well-written, full of refreshingly unique ideas. I was swept up into the world the author created and I had trouble putting it down. The characters were charming and jumped out of the pages with real-life fascinating personality. (Jack Willoughby is my kind of guy.) The entire story was so engaging and thought-provoking that I'm ea...more
Have you ever had an imaginary friend? How about one that becomes very close to you? The main character, Willow, has had an "imaginary friend" that she has loved for a long time, he went from being her friend to being "something more." When she gets older, she realizes that this is not normal; she isn't sure if she is crazy or if her feelings are correct, and her Boogeyman is real. She buys a cottage in England in an attempt to figure out which of her options are true.
The book is told from Willo...more
The book is told from Willo...more
I would like to thank Read 2 Review for allowing me to read this book for a review. It's quite interesting. There were several twists and turns and I was quite surprised with the ending with this book. I was totally shocked how they've put so much history and well know "names" and they all fit together. I have to say that was my favorite part. I was a little sad for the main character as she seemed to have quite a hard life. and when they people you love the most won't believe you or help you, a...more
This story was refreshingly different. The blurb gives very little away and as I started to read I found myself falling deeper and deeper into into the surreal world the author had created. I usually develop some theory as to which direction a story is going quite early on but with this book I was kept guessing right up until the end. An enjoyable read that I would recommend.
What a great read
I had trouble putting it down, a completely new perspective on life and death. A cross between Dan Brown and Jayne Austin.
The characters came to life for me and I felt like I was there, a part of the story.
I recommend this book to anyone who is a romantic at heart, or believes that life still holds some magic.
I had trouble putting it down, a completely new perspective on life and death. A cross between Dan Brown and Jayne Austin.
The characters came to life for me and I felt like I was there, a part of the story.
I recommend this book to anyone who is a romantic at heart, or believes that life still holds some magic.
This is a hard one to review. I thought the story was original and interesting blending magic and religion. The pace could have been better. I think the main reason I'm not totally thrown and in love with this is because the extreme everlasting love story told is not as believable to me part of it is I had a hard time picturing willow maybe I just missed the descriptions . I know boon is sexy but I want to feel more from them. I loved betts and her husband and I will admit i wouldn't mind readi...more
I did not like this book at all. This is not something I would choose to read in any way shape or form. Others may like it if it is what they like to read. Writing style was good but that is about all.
AMAZING! I love the character descriptions and the humor, the writing was just wonderful! Willow seemed so complex; smart, confident yet insecure, funny...she just seemed so real to me. Great book!
I have just finished my second read through this story. I found myself there with Willow through Catherine Thorpe's beautiful writing of the cottage, countryside and gardens. I came to care for Willow and wanted her to find the peace and answers she so deserves, and what answers they were. This story is a page turner that will have you asking questions throughout and be totally satisfied with the outcome! Thanks Catherine, I am hoping for another Willow story in the future!
I was intrigued by other Goodreads reviews enough to give this a try. The first half of the book was exactly as I expected - a nice rambling tale of a young girl trying to 'find herself' and perhaps get a grip on her sanity - and if the book had continued in that vein I would have rated it higher. However, the second half veered too far into dodgy spiritual fantasy territory that felt contrived at best (Arthurian lore is complex and I felt it didn't sit well with this story). However, there's so...more
Sep 29, 2011
Suzie
marked it as to-read
Weird but I'm intrigued....
Actual Rating: 3.5
This was an interesting read. I liked the idea of the "imaginary bf" and was genuinely curious to see how that relationship would develop. But some things threw me off a little. Overall a good read (no pun intended -.- lol)
Full review to come soon :)
This was an interesting read. I liked the idea of the "imaginary bf" and was genuinely curious to see how that relationship would develop. But some things threw me off a little. Overall a good read (no pun intended -.- lol)
Full review to come soon :)
A wonderful piece of work that manages to mix Celtic myth-lore, religious thought, with Arthurian legends and Lewis Carroll, the Voyevich Manuscript and a smattering of quantum mechanics and present a fascinating tale of paranormal love. I envy those who will be picking this work up for the first time. It is a truly wonderful piece of writing and one that I found quite difficult to put down. It blows the mind!
I don't really know what to say apart from that I did not get into this book. I was expecting much more but it didn't succeed in attracting my attention.
May 05, 2013
Tea
marked it as to-read
Apr 12, 2013
Diana
marked it as to-read
Feb 12, 2013
April
marked it as to-read
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I'm a bit of a Coca-Cola addict, philosophical enthusiast, punctuation activist, vinyl mourner, geek defender and nature lover. I explore life in the Greater Toronto area in a bubble of ambitious imagination with my two teenage sons, a free-loading cat named Kitty Purry and an imaginary Great Dane named John Henry.
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