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Summary: Superb historical novel!
Review: I had read Green Darkness a long time ago (almost everybody here read the book a while back!). Anyways, since then I have read hundreds of other novels, but for some reason I have never been able to forget this novel.
I still distinctly remember the main protagonists, and Ms Seton's style of writing had such a marvellous quality of taking you back to the Tudor Era, making you feel that you were a part of that period. I have read many historical romances since then, but rarely do I feel transported back to the time about which I am reading.
Anyways, this is a wonderful book, and if you ever get your hands on it, read it and KEEP it. I am sorry I didn't!
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Summary: This is my all time favourite book.
Review: I have lost count of the number of times I have read Green Darkness. I'm an artist and it always inspires my medievel artwork. I designed my wedding ring and had it made to look like what I believe Celia's ring looked like, an amethyst heart held by two gold hands. If anything, Green Darkness will show you that love is forever. Lady Tamilyn
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Summary: This book has been unforgettable.
Review: I judge a book by how well I remember it. This one has been unforgettable. I read it years ago, and I have thought of it off and on since. Having recently seen the movie "Elizabeth", my desire to read this again has increased. England at the time of Henry VIII has always interested me, and this book tells what happens before Elizabeth takes the throne. It also makes one think about the possibility of reincarnation. I was thrilled to see that Amazon has it available, and will recommend it to our neighborhood book club as a possible selection. I recommend this book highly.
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Summary: Close Second to Katherine
Review: I ordered 'Green Darkness' having read and loved 'Katherine'. While I enjoyed 'Green Darkness' very much, I think 'Katherine' is the better book. Both novels share the same qualities of sound research, attention to detail, vivid descriptive power and historical imagination. Anya Seton had the ability to take events about which relatively few facts are known and build them up into a compelling drama. But as I said, I don't think 'Green Darkness' reaches the standard of 'Katherine' and here are the reasons why. First,the theme of reincarnation led to some problems, such as the framing of the Tudor narrative with two sections set in 1968 - while there is nothing wrong with this as a device, the 1968 setting simply wasn't as convincing as the historical one. Also while it was easy to connect some of the 20th century characters with their Tudor identities, others were supposed to be the same person and yet didn't seem to bear any relation to each other. I felt there should have been more explanation of the premise on which the story was based - although the book caused me to think about the idea of reincarnation more than I ever had before, I still didn't understand some points, such as why the doctor/guru has to sacrifice his physical health for helping Celia come to terms with her past life? Second point - the characters of Celia and Stephen are definitely underdeveloped compared to the hero and heroine of 'Katherine' - which is a pity because I found Celia an endearing heroine and would have liked to go more deeply into her point of view. Finally, the dramatic death of Celia - which is the idea on which the whole book is based and which the reader expects from the start - should have been given more weight and power. Having said all that, I far preferred reading 'Green Darkness' to yet another version of the life of Elizabeth I or Mary Queen of Scots about whom so much is known. It proved to me that Ms Seton is not a 'one-book' writer and I will go on to read more of her work. And yes, I want to visit Ightham Mote at the first opportunity! One recommendation - if you enjoy 'Green Darkness' then you would probably also like 'Lady of Hay' by Barbara Erskine.
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Summary: An Old Favorite
Review: I picked up Green Darkness at the library many years ago and loved it. Frankly, I'd forgotten how delightful the story was until one of my friends recommended it. She said it was one of her favorite books ever. Knowing that it was an old favorite from my teenage years, I bought a hardcover copy from Amazon and reread it. Many books simply don't stand the test of time - but this one sure does! One of the best "time travel" books ever. It begins in the late 1960's with contemporary characters, but magically transports the characters into a former incarnation in the mid 1400's. The historical research is impeccable. I really felt like I was back in the time of King Edward/Queen Mary. The plot moves at a page-turning pace - and I was so absorbed in the characters that I even dreamed about them. I truly hated for the book to end. If you like historical fiction, sprinkled with adventure, mystery, and mysticism (especially reincarnation) then you won't want to miss this book. You'll need a hardcover so it doesn't get battered when you share it with your friends. Just be sure you get it back, because even more pleasure comes from re-reading. It's a keeper.
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Summary: A beautiful historical piece of literature
Review: I read this book 20 years ago, and then I read it again. I was captivated by the setting and the forbidden love theme. It was a book that I will never forget. The history was well researched. Anya Seton is an expert in her area of writing.
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Summary: I still remember
Review: I read this book a very long time ago ( more than 20 years or so). It's a good love story, I guess. But, it's the reincarnation theme that made the love story memorable to me. (I read this book at a time when I was beginning to question 'the way things are' as presented by my Christian indoctrination). The story is captivating and nicely told. It's one of those books that sucks the reader into the story. I recommend the book just on the basis of its entertainment value. If your mind is open it will make you think, as well. I'd like to read it again.
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Summary: I LOVED IT
Review: I READ THIS BOOK AS A TEENAGER AND HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A COPY FOR 20 YEARS. THE STORY IS HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL, AND UNFORGETTABLE. I HOPE THE PUBLISHER WILL CONSIDER A REPRINT SOON.
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Summary: Always a favorite - and will be yours as well
Review: I read this book as a young teenager, about 17 years ago and have re-read it many times. I recommend it for anyone who loves the post- Henry the VIII period in England or anyone who is interested in reincarnation and fiction at it's best. I recommend this book highly - and wish that it wasn' out of print - my old hard cover copy fell apart years ago and I haven't been able to find it anywhere else. ENJOY!!
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Summary: The best book I have ever read!!!
Review: I read this book for the first time when I was 15. I loved it. Up untill the time I was 19 I read it once every couple of months. Well now I have lost the book. I would really arrreciate if someone would help me get another copy of it. I miss this book. If anyone knows how to get a copy of it please e-mail me at Fawne20@yahoo.com Thank you
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