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Summary: An Afternoons Enjoyment
Review: The horse deserved a star. He had more charm than Hunter did. I did find it hard to relate to an alcoholic. To me, his children should have been important enough to for him to give up the bottle. Eliza was spirited and charming. Honest and without pretension, she faced her problems, and her grief, head-on. As for Hunter, I'm not really sure he was grieving for his wife. At one point he doesn't know if he ever loved her and she is portrayed as a society-conscious, self-absorbed woman who did not understand his ambitions. Later, it was she who was mis-understood and abandoned. He also later mentions the possibility of losing two women he loved. Did he or didn't he. I also thought that the dilemma of Eliza's parentage and the parentage of Hunter's nephew were solved unrealistically easily. Slavery was an issue our country spent four long hard years battling over. It is likely that Eliza, Hunter, and his nephew would have spent their entire lives dealing with the injustice of a race-conscious society. Reading this book was like trying to connect the dots without having all of the dots, using your fingernail as a pen. For a great Susan Wiggs book, try "Charm School"
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Summary: One star for the horse, Not Susan Wiggs' Best
Review: The horse deserved a star. He had more charm than Hunter did. I did find it hard to relate to an alcoholic. To me, his children should have been important enough to for him to give up the bottle. Eliza was spirited and charming. Honest and without pretension, she faced her problems, and her grief, head-on. As for Hunter, I'm not really sure he was grieving for his wife. At one point he doesn't know if he ever loved her and she is portrayed as a society-conscious, self-absorbed woman who did not understand his ambitions. Later, it was she who was mis-understood and abandoned. He also later mentions the possibility of losing two women he loved. Did he or didn't he. I also thought that the dilemma of Eliza's parentage and the parentage of Hunter's nephew were solved unrealistically easily. Slavery was an issue our country spent four long hard years battling over. It is likely that Eliza, Hunter, and his nephew would have spent their entire lives dealing with the injustice of a race-conscious society. Reading this book was like trying to connect the dots without having all of the dots, using your fingernail as a pen. For a great Susan Wiggs book, try "Charm School"
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Summary: MAGNIFICENT !!
Review: The Horsemaster's Daughter was without a doubt one of the best books I've ever read. The story was absolutely scalding with an intensity that was truly profound, such heart-touching lessons to learn. Ms. Wiggs' characters screamed with a depth that will be hard-pressed to be equaled. What a treasure this work will ever be and I can not recommend it highly enough... ...MAGNIFICENT
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Summary: great story telling!
Review: The story was a grabber. Enjoyed the conflict between the characters. Susan Wiggs' story is one that you don't want to put down.
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Summary: The audio was distracting
Review: The story was great! A strong romance between two very different people. The only gripe I had with the story itself was that the way the first wife died was excessive. I mean, don't just do something for the gross-out effect, you know?My real problem with this version was the audio track. The woman who reads the book reads all the characters with RIDICULOUS accents. They are distracting and unappealing. I'm sure if I'd read the book instead of listening to the audio track, I would have liked it more.
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Summary: The audio was distracting
Review: The story was great! A strong romance between two very different people. The only gripe I had with the story itself was that the way the first wife died was excessive. I mean, don't just do something for the gross-out effect, you know? My real problem with this version was the audio track. The woman who reads the book reads all the characters with RIDICULOUS accents. They are distracting and unappealing. I'm sure if I'd read the book instead of listening to the audio track, I would have liked it more.
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Summary: THIS IS A GREAT BOOK! TRULY SUSAN WIGGS
Review: The very first thing I like about Susan Wiggs books,are there are very different from the idea I create in my mind. I like the fact the her characters are from a different time. She paints the picture so clear you can imagine being in that era actually living it. I love the book it was a fantastic read being a woman of color myself it was refreshing reading of characters of color as actually being decent human beings. This is a great book for everyone. I think the really herione of the book was painted so vivid that you would actually like all characters involved, this is just as good as "Charm School which I read and fell in love with. Susan Wiggs is a great historical author who paints the characters so well you could imagine living in that time and place. BRAVO SUSAN WIGGS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
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Summary: The sweetness of hope and healing....
Review: There are so many scenes in this book that are burned forever in my memory...the first time the horse responds to Eliza...Ryan from The Charm School walking up on the beach (you get to catch up with him and Isadora, who I loved)...the first love scene (be still my heart!)...the jumping-on-the-bed scene, the breakfast with the kids scene...and every single scene about "Blue," the little boy who needs love so much, and finally gets it. This is everything I want in a book--laughter, tears, cheers, and a surprise twist in the end that amazed me!
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Summary: Better than the Horse Whisperer.........
Review: This is not my typical "read" but I am so glad that I was drawn to it. The other reviews speak to the plot so I won't. The uniqueness of this story is that it reflects emotional responses in both animals and people......and bridges the gap from torment to healing to emotional well-being in both. It is very very different and very touching. What incredible insight and talent by this author. Well done, SG. (Could have done with a little less "tempest" and "jane Eyre" but those references fit into the storyline perfectly. Brilliant!
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Summary: Better than the Horse Whisperer.........
Review: This is not my typical "read" but I am so glad that I was drawn to it. The other reviews speak to the plot so I won't. The uniqueness of this story is that it reflects emotional responses in both animals and people......and bridges the gap from torment to healing to emotional well-being in both. It is very very different and very touching. What incredible insight and talent by this author. Well done, SG. (Could have done with a little less "tempest" and "jane Eyre" but those references fit into the storyline perfectly. Brilliant!
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