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    <body><![CDATA[I think, based on reviews I read before actually reading this novel, that I came to expect way too much from it. I love how Hand wove the different threads of the story together, but the foray into Fairy at the end seemed too abruptly handled -- it lacked the finesse and grace that seemed present th...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4136335">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <read_at>Wed Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[I've also posted this review at my website <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://preraphaelitesisterhood.com/?p=1146">preraphaelitesisterhood.com</a><br/>I devoured this book. And I know I will not hesitate to devour it again, its hold over me is that strong. It is a story with many layers and a narrative that switches between time periods. I enjoyed it, realizing early on th...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/63609018">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is a highly atmospheric book involving 3 generations of men, all artistically inclined.  The theme of the book is a female succubi-like character who acts as muse to all of them.  Though not all of the mysteries of the book are ever completely wrapped up, and the author expects you to know thin...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2832731">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Disappointing. A lot of people who usually know what's what seem to really like this. I was interested in the bits that took place in the present, but the historical bits (London, the asylum in Cornwall) were confusing and boring - not a good combination.<br/><br/>My biggest complaint was the famili...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/45269074">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Though I found this book confusing at first, and actually through out most of it, I will say it was very well written and very detailed. I also loved the way it painted pictures in my mind, the words could be likened to colors on a canvas. Overall, I liked it and I plan to reread it at some point.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I won't say much for fear of giving too much away...but I can tell you that this book was mesmerizing--I had trouble putting it down. It essentially tells the story of a woman who serves as a muse to many artists over time. You never really get to know--it's more about the effect she has on people, ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/67012172">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I'm giving this four stars instead of three because I believe that all the hype I heard about the book led me to except too much from the book.  Hand does have a wonderful writing style, and the book does weave three separate stories together very well.  The ending, however, seemed a little sudden t...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/41823550">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[As is typical with much of Hand's work, 'Mortal Love' is rife with atmosphere, beautiful descriptions, esoteric subjects and lush prose. There are even encounters with characters who were originally featured in 'Waking the Moon', which was a welcome surprise.<br/><br/> The book outlines the histor...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/41298675">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Thought this book would be interesting with the blurb I read that described it as an erotic, sensory thriller that revolves around a beautiful muse and her influence on artists throughout time. The book was supposed to delve into the minds of the male artists and explore the passion, intrigue and im...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/35935815">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[My mystic artist side wandered the dream-like book in fascination and understanding...<br/><br/>But my practical side was quite unsatisfied. The tale is rather disjointed and confusing. I could never remember which character in which era had learned what bit of the puzzle, so I didn't know if whom...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/29723423">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[A novel of astonishing power and beauty, Mortal Love weaves together the stories of several centuries of artists, writers and doctors, all of whom are entranced by one mysterious, seemingly ageless woman.  Elizabeth Hand blends contemporary life, Victorian art and British folklore into a stunningly ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/62608436">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I have no clue what this was about really, but it was beautifully written and really drew me in, hence the 4 stars! WEll, I'm being a little flippant, I KIND of get it, but the story is a little out there. Which suits me fine.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[A gorgeous, almost dream-like experience...Mortal Love is quite possibly as good as Waking the Moon!  Admittedly it took me a bit longer to get hooked, but this book is so lovely, that even the slower segments are enjoyable.  I do recommend reading up on Tristan and Isolde, Fey legends and Celtic My...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8541549">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book was hard to stay with.  The prose was beautiful and the use of Cornish and British and Welsh myths was what drew me.  As the questions and mixing of art and madness.  But the characters were weak and the plot rather light.  I did start getting into it at the end but overall it disappointed...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/32857720">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book is all about artistic inspiration, and as such it isn't the most straightforward orobvious. It's driven by emotion and description and is most effective if one is willing to savor dream-like description and try to understand difficult-to-describe emotional impact on the characters. ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I have to admit that I found the tale confusing at times.  I loved the descriptions and it really kept me interested, but all the narrations made it hard to keep track of things.  That said, the description of all the various the paintings and drawings was so intriguing.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[A surreal, haunting, and gorgeous book about the perils of courting the muse. Hand is especially good at infusing her stories with the terror that lies at the heart of all fairy tales. So good, I read it three times in a row - something I've never done before or since.<br/>]]></body>
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