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Summary: great read with tea
Review: A cup of tea is a great book that I highly recomend. This book is different from other books mostly because of the resolution Ephron choses. I read this book in one weekend, rare for me unless I really like the book. This would be a great book for any hopeless romantics or anyone interested in the 1910-1920 time period. I think anyone who can read this should read it.
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Summary: Good Book For A Rainy Weekend!
Review: A Cup Of Tea is an excellent book about two young women. One born into poverty and the other born into wealth. Rosemary takes Eleanor in for a cup of tea and to help her new friend find a way into the world, but the tables are turned and Rosemary's finacee falls in love with Eleanor. The affair continue's until Phillip goes off to the war. When he returns he finds a twist in his new life with Rosemary and Eleanor. Amazing what happens next! I read Amy Ephron's "A Cup of Tea" on a rainy Saturday afternoon. What a wonderful book on a cloudy day! Enjoy!
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Summary: A perfect, leisurely read...
Review: After hearing not so many good things about A Cup of Tea, I wasn't sure what I would think. I love historical fiction novels so this book at least had that much going for it. However, once I started reading, I was hooked! A simple, elegant love story with a twist that isn't necessarily new, but one that made this novel juicy and addictive.A Cup of Tea tells the story of a well-to-do woman, Rosemary Fell, in 1917 New York City. The novel opens with Rosemary doing her philanthropic duty of the day by taking in a woman, Eleanor Smith, whom she found huddled near a streetlamp in the dark and freezing cold. After taking tea with Eleanor and letting her warm herself by the fire, Rosemary's fiance, Philip Alsop, stops by. There is a look between Philip and Eleanor that Rosemary cannot deny -- a look that spells disaster for everyone. I highly recommend this read for those who want something quick and easy, but also with a good, rousing story. The writing is exquisite, and the story is very simple with wonderful concise chapters and page-turning qualities. I loved it! Definitely my cup of tea!!
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Summary: Wasn't my cup of tea
Review: I just wasn't that impressed with A Cup Of Tea. I admire it's lightness and graceful storyline, but there was no oomph to really captivate me. The ending was especially ho-hum since it brought nothing new to the table. Perhaps this book would fit in better with a younger crowd, but for us connoisseurs who love a good, strong novel, steeped with intricate characters and an engrossing plot, I say skip this one and try another.
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Summary: Good Book For A Rainy Weekend!
Review: I picked this book up on a recommendation of a good friend and this is a delightful book! I love how Ephron neatly ties the beginning, the middle and the conclusion together all nice and neat ~~ which is my favorite type of reading to begin with! It is a story about star-struck lovers. There is Rosemary, who is a spoiled young woman who has everything her heart desires. There is Philip, her finace, who has worked for everything he owned in spite of his illustriatous name. There is Eleanor, a poor lady, who Rosemary befriended one night in the rain ~~ she invited the poor lady home for a cup of tea and thus began a chain of events that changed everyone's lives. It is a sweet little book and it is riveting enough to keep you entertained while pondering on what is going to happen. It is written in a classic style ~~ and written in the days before and during World War One. It's a great stocking stuffer for the lady in your life ~~ it is one of my favorite reads this year. 12-2-03
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Summary: Captivating short story
Review: I really liked this book. Short and to the point with an intriguing story. I have heard some readers complain that it wasn't long enough or the characters weren't developed enough, but I thought that those things added to the mystery of the story. I like the fact that we as reader were open to imagine the background stories of many characters. This book is small, but very enjoyable. Perfect for a nice cozy evening by the fire.
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Summary: A Cup of Tea
Review: I was looking forward to reading this book because of the historical setting. I was sorely disappointed at the lack of character development. At the end of the book (and the whole time I was reading it, for that matter) I did not care about the people I had just read about. I felt as if I was ready about stick people with no "meat" to their characters. It's too bad because the premise for the book was intriguing. Many plot elements were too contrived and predictable. I would not recommend this book to my book-loving friends. Good thing I paid a small price for it at a used bookstore.
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Summary: Just okay
Review: This book is really short (200 pgs) and a really simple read. It's a nice story, but something about it didn't click with me. The story is set in 1917, but some of the dialogue seemed more up to date than I was expecting. If the book would have been much longer I probably wouldn't have finished it. This isn't a book I would highly recommend, but if you're looking for something short and simple to pass the time, this might be a good choice.
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Summary: Read with tea... slight but soothing
Review: This is an ideal book for a short plane ride where you know you'll want to read a magazine as well and maybe get some work done... the writing is clear, vivid, and engrossing, and the love triangle that begins on a rainy New York day just before WWI breaks out (1917) is intriguing. Based on a Katherine Mansfield short story, this story has none of the haunting, ineffable mystery and grandeur of Mansfield's prose, and it fudges its period details. However, its anachronisms are not too terribly jarring, and the lilting forward motion of the story has some grace. It veers into melodrama unsuccessfully, and somehow we don't develop the depths of sympathy for the characters that the author wants, but it's a nice read-- if unsubstantial. Edith Wharton it isn't. But it's a bit better than a "guilty pleasure," and goes down smoothly.
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Summary: A Nice Quick Read
Review: This is book #2 on my Randomly Picked From The Library Reviews.
Many of the reviews of this book have a huge flaw. Apparently people pick up novels expecting Emily Dickinson and are disappointed when Amy Ephron shows up. The beauty of genius is that it is rare. Do not expect genius, hope for genius.
Now for my review of the book: It was overall a very decent read. Definitely a great book for someone who is not yet reading historical fiction and you think will enjoy them. Sure, the book had a few flaws, but overall it was very decent.
My one issue was the chapter set-up. I believe the longest chapter in the book was four pages long, which just seemed silly as I was reading the book. It is 200 pages long, but if condensed into normal chapters would have been lucky to hit 150 pages.
Overall, a decent rewrite of the Katherine Mansfield short story. I'd recommend it for anyone looking for a quick read or who wants to dabble in the historical fiction genre.
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