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Witches of East End (The Beauchamp Family, #1)
by Melissa de la Cruz (Goodreads Author)
by Melissa de la Cruz (Goodreads Author)
Note: If I could give 2 1/2 stars, I would; but, only because I liked the beginning.
There are few things more disappointing to avid readers than when we discover the book we invested time in, suddenly loses its appeal at the closing of the story. Although I was intrigued with the characters and the plot for nearly three quarters of the book, the spell of the “Witches of East End” wore out, getting bogged down with last minute explanations that felt more misleading than clarifying.
Yes, the magic was enchanting. How could it not be? I was enchanted from the beginning. But, incorporating the background of Norse mythology became overwhelming in the end. As much as I am a mythology nerd, I do not appreciate a book that requires a pre-requisite reading from another book – “Witches 101.” Required reading and studying is for the classroom, not when I’m looking to relax on the couch with a good book.
I like being surprised as much as the next person, but I do not like when details are manipulated to make me feel kept in the dark. It was like an old-fashioned mystery where details were purposely withheld until the end, so the author could feel smart and the reader could feel ignorant.
What’s worse than a disappointing ending? How about the possibility of a sequel? Just as I felt things were wrapped up and I could force myself into finding closure, there’s an epilogue that discloses more trouble in the future that could ruin the near happy ending.
My feelings for the book ended up like a relationship that had me enamored in the beginning, but left me feeling disgusted with myself, wondering what I ever saw in it in the first place. Unfortunately, I do know what I saw in it in the first place. But, like so many bad relationships, the story changed and could no longer satisfy my needs.
Maybe those of you, who are less sensitive, can accept their sweetheart turning into a bad boy. I, for one, cannot handle that kind of relationship… err, book.
- EZRead Staffer, Amelia
Watch the review on a video: http://www.vimeo.com/26975100
Buy the book here: http://www.ezread.com/book.asp?EAN=97...
There are few things more disappointing to avid readers than when we discover the book we invested time in, suddenly loses its appeal at the closing of the story. Although I was intrigued with the characters and the plot for nearly three quarters of the book, the spell of the “Witches of East End” wore out, getting bogged down with last minute explanations that felt more misleading than clarifying.
Yes, the magic was enchanting. How could it not be? I was enchanted from the beginning. But, incorporating the background of Norse mythology became overwhelming in the end. As much as I am a mythology nerd, I do not appreciate a book that requires a pre-requisite reading from another book – “Witches 101.” Required reading and studying is for the classroom, not when I’m looking to relax on the couch with a good book.
I like being surprised as much as the next person, but I do not like when details are manipulated to make me feel kept in the dark. It was like an old-fashioned mystery where details were purposely withheld until the end, so the author could feel smart and the reader could feel ignorant.
What’s worse than a disappointing ending? How about the possibility of a sequel? Just as I felt things were wrapped up and I could force myself into finding closure, there’s an epilogue that discloses more trouble in the future that could ruin the near happy ending.
My feelings for the book ended up like a relationship that had me enamored in the beginning, but left me feeling disgusted with myself, wondering what I ever saw in it in the first place. Unfortunately, I do know what I saw in it in the first place. But, like so many bad relationships, the story changed and could no longer satisfy my needs.
Maybe those of you, who are less sensitive, can accept their sweetheart turning into a bad boy. I, for one, cannot handle that kind of relationship… err, book.
- EZRead Staffer, Amelia
Watch the review on a video: http://www.vimeo.com/26975100
Buy the book here: http://www.ezread.com/book.asp?EAN=97...
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rated it 2 stars
19 oct. 21:33
This sums it up perfectly.
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