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Summary: Fairly good sequel...
Review: "Elusive" isn't my favorite Pimpernel sequel, but it's not bad at all either. First, the bad: While I can understand that Marguerite is a woman in love, some of her stupidity at the beginning bordered on unbelievable (I don't mean this as an offense to Margot, who is one of my favorite characters, but if you read this book, you'll understand what I mean when I say she makes a bad decision). As usual, Percy becomes a secondary character in his own books, and that bothers me. Lastly, the choice Chauvelin gives Marguerite and Percy gets to be a little too much. The good:
When Percy is around, he really shines. He has some really great moments in this book (which I won't spoil). The reader gets an idea of some of the emotions that are going on behind the facade. Also, "Elusive" has much more of a climax than some of the other Pimpernel books, which is a nice relief. Lastly, Desiree Candeille is an interesting character. In all, I would recommend Eldorado between Elusive Pimpernel, but it's still a good read anyway.
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Summary: Fairly good sequel...
Review: "Elusive" isn't my favorite Pimpernel sequel, but it's not bad at all either. First, the bad: While I can understand that Marguerite is a woman in love, some of her stupidity at the beginning bordered on unbelievable (I don't mean this as an offense to Margot, who is one of my favorite characters, but if you read this book, you'll understand what I mean when I say she makes a bad decision). As usual, Percy becomes a secondary character in his own books, and that bothers me. Lastly, the choice Chauvelin gives Marguerite and Percy gets to be a little too much. The good:
When Percy is around, he really shines. He has some really great moments in this book (which I won't spoil). The reader gets an idea of some of the emotions that are going on behind the facade. Also, "Elusive" has much more of a climax than some of the other Pimpernel books, which is a nice relief. Lastly, Desiree Candeille is an interesting character. In all, I would recommend Eldorado between Elusive Pimpernel, but it's still a good read anyway.
Rating:
Summary: Fairly good sequel...
Review: "Elusive" isn't my favorite Pimpernel sequel, but it's not bad at all either. First, the bad: While I can understand that Marguerite is a woman in love, some of her stupidity at the beginning bordered on unbelievable (I don't mean this as an offense to Margot, who is one of my favorite characters, but if you read this book, you'll understand what I mean when I say she makes a bad decision). As usual, Percy becomes a secondary character in his own books, and that bothers me. Lastly, the choice Chauvelin gives Marguerite and Percy gets to be a little too much. The good:
When Percy is around, he really shines. He has some really great moments in this book (which I won't spoil). The reader gets an idea of some of the emotions that are going on behind the facade. Also, "Elusive" has much more of a climax than some of the other Pimpernel books, which is a nice relief. Lastly, Desiree Candeille is an interesting character. In all, I would recommend Eldorado between Elusive Pimpernel, but it's still a good read anyway.
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Summary: can't catch me, I'm the Scarlet Pimpernel
Review: I had almost forgotten what my language could do - there are exquisite English words on each and every page (sometimes 2 or 3 on the same page!). Of course, it's that kind of romantic Sherlock Holmes kind of novel that modern people don't like to read, because they've forgotten the French Revolution; but, if you're not too proud to read Daphne DuMaurier, jump into this one. I must also add that I like the Microsoft reader - really has a rich, book-reminiscient look-and-feel.
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Summary: can't catch me, I'm the Scarlet Pimpernel
Review: I had almost forgotten what my language could do - there are exquisite English words on each and every page (sometimes 2 or 3 on the same page!). Of course, it's that kind of romantic Sherlock Holmes kind of novel that modern people don't like to read, because they've forgotten the French Revolution; but, if you're not too proud to read Daphne DuMaurier, jump into this one. I must also add that I like the Microsoft reader - really has a rich, book-reminiscient look-and-feel.
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Summary: Simple and unrealistic...but entertaining!
Review: I'll admit this book contained some entertaining plot twists/intrigue/romance, but the fact that Orczy bases its plot on the incorrect assumption that all those involved with Republic of France in 1793 had the collective logical reasoning skills of a house plant does not add a thing to the book's entertainment quality. Though writing from the popular view that Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety were directly responsible for all violent, hateful, vengeful, destructive, deceitful, sinful, and corrupt behavior in Revolutionary France makes for an entertaining read, it is absolutely false, and detracts drastically from the book's appeal. "The Elusive Pimpernel," like many other Pimpernel books, has a simple one-dimensional plot with simple one-dimensional characters who are either very very Good or very very Bad all the time. If you want a quick and painless sensation novel in which very little thought is required, I heartily recommend "The Elusive Pimpernel."
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Summary: The Best Pimpernel Book
Review: I've read the first four SP books, and this is my favorite. It doesn't have as confusing a plot as some of the others do (Namely Eldorado...) Plus I think that Percy and Chauvelin are perfectly matched up enimies, and they show it off better than anywhere else in Bouloge. This is the most swashbuckling version of the one's I've read, where Chauvelin tries to win by brains and Percy beats him out with brawn. Beautiful!
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Summary: Wonderful Pimpernel Sequel by Original Author
Review: No this isn't one of those modern novels where some contemporary writer concocts a sequel to a classic. It is a sequel written by the creator of Sir Percy Blakeney AKA the Scarlet Pimpernel. The book has been out of print for years and is nearly as good as the original, and that is saying a lot. Percy is lured to France, and his wife, being informed it is a trap, rushed to warn him--not realizing she is the object of the plot. Soon the Pimpernel is captured, held in the deepest dungeon and fated to die beneath the guillotine! Has an introduction about the author and listing the nearly dozen Pimpernel novels she wrote! Read it and thrill again to adventure's most romantic duo!
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Summary: Wildly entertaining
Review: This book most definitely pleases as it contains the same elements as the original which make you fall in love with it. Orczy can write both action and romance - and you don't get so much action that it overshadows the storyline, and not so much romance that you think you'll be sick to your stomach. I can't wait to read the rest....
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Summary: A thoroughly good read!
Review: This is another excellent Scarlet Pimpernel story from the pen of Orczy. It has all the usual elements - Chauvelin, Marguerite and of course the foppish Sir Percy. In this tale Chauvelin attempts to redeem himself in the eyes of the French Revolutionary Government by weaving yet another dastardly plot to capture the Scarlet Pimpernel; he seeks not only to destroy his arch enemy but also to humiliate Marguerite. As always though Chauvelin underestimates the cunning and brilliance of Sir Percy and the League of the Pimpernel. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book - it was exciting and romantic; although to the veteran Pimpernel reader the ending may seem predictable, Orczy manages to keep you in suspense to the very end. A very lucid book and one which is difficult to put down.
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