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2.5-3 stars - Paranormal/Mystery/Romance
I struggled with how to rate this one. There are some intriguing aspects of the story, but it really dragged at times and could've used some editing. The relationship between Matthew and Diana lacked authenticity, emotion, and passion, and their romance was honestly pretty boring to me. I know a lot of people really like this series, but I felt underwhelmed. I'm not sure if I have enough interest to finish reading the series or not, but the TV series looks ...more
I struggled with how to rate this one. There are some intriguing aspects of the story, but it really dragged at times and could've used some editing. The relationship between Matthew and Diana lacked authenticity, emotion, and passion, and their romance was honestly pretty boring to me. I know a lot of people really like this series, but I felt underwhelmed. I'm not sure if I have enough interest to finish reading the series or not, but the TV series looks ...more
A Discovery of Witches starts out at a good pace, introducing several key elements, Diana Bishop, Ashmole 782 and Matthew Clermont the vampire. The reader doesn't have to wait several chapters before their worlds collide. Yes! I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for the other shoe to drop, but then something happens around the halfway mark--FRANCE. Insert eye-roll. This is where I had the most trouble with A Discovery of Witches, Deborah Harkness bogs us down with a long drawn out courtship betwe
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I am about 10 pages into it and am immensely drawn in. This is written to be read by an adult. As I know nothing about libraries at Oxford, I looked up the ones she reference to see if they exist. They do.
I'm a little less than half way through now. I have gone back and re-read everything to make sure I get it all. I have also looked up Oxford University to figure out the colleges. You may realize from all of this, that I am trying NOT to rush through this book, but rather to savor it and spend ...more
I'm a little less than half way through now. I have gone back and re-read everything to make sure I get it all. I have also looked up Oxford University to figure out the colleges. You may realize from all of this, that I am trying NOT to rush through this book, but rather to savor it and spend ...more
Rereading...
Rereading this has reminded me that this book is my absolute favorite. The world built, the characters imagined into life... It's all beautiful. ...more
Rereading this has reminded me that this book is my absolute favorite. The world built, the characters imagined into life... It's all beautiful. ...more
Incredibly captivating and thrilling read! I cannot wait for the next book in the series.
Absolutely loved this book! Can't wait for book two!
Highly recommend!! ...more
Highly recommend!! ...more
Mar 19, 2011
Shelleyrae at Book'd Out
marked it as to-read
Apr 14, 2011
Ashley
marked it as to-read
May 13, 2011
A book away from an episode of hoarders
marked it as to-read
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Sep 30, 2011
A_Vishous_Fan
marked it as would-like-to-read
Nov 29, 2011
Kristen
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Dec 10, 2011
Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*
marked it as paranormal-witches
Jan 25, 2012
KikiTheKind
marked it as to-read
Feb 21, 2012
Lindsay
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