Georgette Heyer is a GUILTY pleasure. Great to read "in-between" more substantial literature. This is one of her best. One must like main character Ph...moreGeorgette Heyer is a GUILTY pleasure. Great to read "in-between" more substantial literature. This is one of her best. One must like main character Phoebe....and of course, she ends up with the most eligible bachelor in London!(less)
Started The Invisible Bridge (on my Kindle) yesterday...so far, cannot put it down. Finished book middle of night on 4/5. Was very good, liked all the...moreStarted The Invisible Bridge (on my Kindle) yesterday...so far, cannot put it down. Finished book middle of night on 4/5. Was very good, liked all the characters, gave me information on Hungary during the war (IF its true) and how they dealt with "their" Jews. I cannot give give it 5 stars. As well written and reasearched as it was, I feel like it was not that unique for historical fiction. But, overall I do recommend it. D(less)
Just started this book. First few pages pull you in...let's see.
I finished the book the other day. I raced to finish it one early morning waiting to s...moreJust started this book. First few pages pull you in...let's see.
I finished the book the other day. I raced to finish it one early morning waiting to see if the main character had any redeeming qualities. I found the book's style detached, a little patronizing in its "explanation" of the art movements, and there was not one character that I liked. I had a discussion with a friend who feels that one does NOT have to like the characters in a book for the book to be good. I guess I DO want to like the main character, or find something relateable in them.
I ususally find I would like to be friends with the female characters in the books I really like (who wouldn't want to be friends with Elizabeth Bennet, Anne Elliott, Jane Eyre, etc. I even liked Olive Kitteridge (she was a little snarky, but I ended up liking her).
I had read Martin's "Shopgirl" a few years ago, and had the same issue with his characters, particularly the women.(less)
Recently started Death Comes to Pemberley by PD James (some of my friends called me AS SOON as they heard about this book). So far, and sorry to say,...moreRecently started Death Comes to Pemberley by PD James (some of my friends called me AS SOON as they heard about this book). So far, and sorry to say, "P.D. James is NO Jane Austen. It might get better. Stay tuned.
I finished the book on Sunday. Unfortunately, I did compare this book to the original Pride and Prejudice. Jane wins! I am not really a mystery ready and found the "mystery" in the book somewhat boring. I did NOT find the book really inventive. I have read other "sequels" or take-offs of what I consider the best book of fiction ever written, and some are diverting. Laurie Viera Rigler's "Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict" is a example.
I do not want to insult followers of P.D. James, but this book was only so-so for me. I gave it 3 stars because I do encourage others to become acquainted with two of fictions most wonderful characters (Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy).(less)
YES, I DID read these books (just finishing the 3rd). There IS a reason they are so popular (especially with women of "a certain age"). There is a sto...moreYES, I DID read these books (just finishing the 3rd). There IS a reason they are so popular (especially with women of "a certain age"). There is a story line that's a little trite: inexperienced (and wonderful) girl meets fabulously handsome, sexy, and wealthy man. BUT, the reason it works is that : 1. everything is consensual 2. explores his and her sexuality and emotions; its gratuitous,not exploitative, and in the end really a love story.
I have liked Susanna Kearsley's books since I read the Winter Sea (my favorite of hers. The Shadowy Horses did have some historical merit, but the pac...moreI have liked Susanna Kearsley's books since I read the Winter Sea (my favorite of hers. The Shadowy Horses did have some historical merit, but the pace was slow, the characters not as interesting as her others. It was okay.(less)
I had started The chaperone (via a "sample" from Amazon) and after reading the first chapter, put it down (figuratively) and read another book.
Elyse R...moreI had started The chaperone (via a "sample" from Amazon) and after reading the first chapter, put it down (figuratively) and read another book.
Elyse R. was reading it and kept telling me "you have to read this!". So I went back to the book. Yes, the premise starts out and follows to some degree Louise Brooks and the "chaperone" who accompanies her for a summer in New York. But, the woman who chaperoned Louise, Cora turns out to be a far more interesting person. Cora was plainer, more prosaic on the exterior, but her interior life throughout the book was often touching, heartbreaking, and surprising.
I thought the premise was "cute"...woman movie critic can only assert herself in her writing, but not in life. Goes to Algonquin Hotel in NYC and ends...moreI thought the premise was "cute"...woman movie critic can only assert herself in her writing, but not in life. Goes to Algonquin Hotel in NYC and ends up with Dorothy Parker coming home with her. I will spare the details. Lacked the cleverness of the "real" Dorothy Parker. Good try, but wasn't that good. Slogged through to the finish.(less)
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