The Silver Wolf

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Summary: Lush epic werewolf fantasy
Review: During Charlamagne's rule, the once powerful and gorgeous city of Rome is now in ruin. Corruption and political ambition drive its citizens above all else. Regeane is a distant kin to Charlemagne, but that's the least of her incredible assets. She's also inherited her father's ability to shape shift into a wolf.

But her talents and abilities are exploited at every turn by just about everyone she encounters. Her cousin and uncle have kept her captive and living in poverty for years. Now that she's reached the proper age, they have decided to marry her off to a Barbarian she's never even laid eyes on. Their plan is to eventually dispose of the man, and live off his wealth. Can Regeane take control of her destiny and survive in such a ruthless world? With the wolf urging her own, the woman embarks upon the most dangerous fight of all: the fight for freedom, and survival.

Ms. Borchardt has written a superb werewolf novel in THE SILVER WOLF. The writing is lyrical and engrossing, and she has a wonderful knack for depicting a lush and imaginative fantasy world. Though the pacing may lag a little at times, the superb writing style more than makes up for it. The characters are beautifully developed, and each is individually intriguing and mysterious. The rich background she's developed for all her characters truly makes this story come to life.

If you're looking for a fabulous blend of intrigue, mystery, adventure, sprinkled with just the right touch of romance, don't hesitate to pick up THE SILVER WOLF.

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Summary: BRYAN!!!
Review: BRYAN READ THIS BOOK IT IS SO AWESOME YOU'LL LOVE IT I LOVE IT , YOU'LL LOVE IT. really tho, werewolves, some medieval brothels, whats better than that?

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Summary: Incredibly disappointing - AKA -- BAD BAD BAD!
Review: I love to read. I am a huge fan of supernatural fiction. I have read all of Anne Rice's novels, I have read many werewolf and vampire novels. Based on the majority of good reviews I thought I would enjoy this book. Instead I found myself loathing to open the book. I gave up many times and it took me 20 times longer than I normally take to read a book.

I could care less about the main character or any other character. The story jumps all over is confusing and doesn't make any sense. The book is mainly a vehicle to write about violence and sex and isn't even very good at that. Romance what romance? Borchardt tries to cover up the bad plot, the meandering story line, and ridiculous characters with the subtext of history. The problem is the book is so out there that the history doesn't even seem realistic. These characters and their actions do not seem like ones you would expect in ancient rome.
Nothing was remotely satisfying about this book except for when I finished it.

If you are remotely hesitant to pick up this book then DON'T. It is horrible. You are not missing anything if you don't read it. If you like werewolves try Kelley Armstrong, or Laurell K Hamilton.

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Summary: To be enjoyed rather than nitpicked
Review: This is a book for those who read strictly for pleasure, who can relax and allow the author to tell her story her way. Those who prefer to read critically and who consider themselves superior to those of us who are more relaxed and uncritical in our reading will find little technical details to grouse about.

Alice Borchardt's werewolves have a distinct difference from those in other books. Her books portray the human personality and the wolf personality as two separate personalities in the same body, personalities who are compatable and able to communicate with each other. I liked this idea myself and felt it quite enhanced the tale.

Basically, this is the story of the heroine who's being used by her uncle and cousin to make them rich by marrying a barbarian noble and then in time killing him. But this is a gal who strives to be a liberated woman even in ancient Rome, and as such goes through several adventures both as a woman and as a wolf. The details are richly painted, and the action is fairly sustained throughout. It's a romance, but not too syrupy for us guys to appreciate. There are predictable elements here, but like I say, just relax and let the author tell her story and I think you'll enjoy it. (Unless you'd rather be a nitpicker).