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Summary: A Good Book
Review: Although previous reviews I've read (mainly the ones that may be classified as "Spotlight Reviews") completely bash this book, I've found it touching and entertaining. Perhaps, when compared to previous Julia Quinn novels, this book doesn't leave much of her trademark wit and banter, but it allows Quinn to bring more serious matters to the forefront. Sure we've "experienced" personal problems such as emotional abuse, insecurity, familial loss, but now were confronting postpartum depression (well, let's just label it depression in all), child abuse, and more emotional conflicts thrown in the mix. Quinn's talented writing is effective when it comes to matters such as these, after all, it's a story of dealing with life's problems. And so, it surprises me to read reviews that demand for the characters to "get over it," when in reality we all know that life is rarely ever that easy (and even more importantly, this book would be really short). Granted, regardless of the seriousness of the subject matter, you go through a roller coaster of emotions and to an extent, one could consider that a Julia Quinn trademark. One minute you sympathize with Philip's situation, and the next you're laughing at the farce involving Eloise, Philip, and the four Bridgerton men.
The story fits perfectly well for Eloise's personality; it allows us to see her as more than just a clever, witty, snoopy individual (all fine qualities I assure you). We always knew Eloise's playful side, but now we're exposed to her vulnerabilities but retained her strong character. Eloise made the story light in an otherwise dark and delicate text, if it got any "darker," God forbid the kind of reviews and complaints you'd make towards the author!
In all, To Sir Philip... did not show any decline in talent on Quinn's part. If you still find yourself disagreeing with me, at least consider the epilogue at the end of the book. The sincere love emanating from the letter is vintage Julia Quinn. Her innate capabilities of writing such a passage without diving into a pool of clichés and cheese should at restore a bit of your confidence in her as a writer...
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Summary: Rather Disappointing =(
Review: After reading a couple of Quinn books, I thought she never had bad days, I guess I was wrong. I truly love Eloise's character with her to-the-point-attitude and her non-stop bickering. I was hoping that Quinn would team her up with another interesting character. I'm going to ignore normal reasoning and indulge myself to some petty and shallow thinking so if u r hopelessly obssess with JQ, I have to say stop reading this b4 u commit urself into a series of uncalled swearing. I don't really like Sir Phillip. He's too troubled and he came out phony and unbalance in the end. I didn't feel a spark between him and Eloise; they didn't suite at all! I know, I know...I should give him space for his sadistic father and his psychotic wife...but Quinn didn't really succeed to create a dynamic character out of Phillip. I can still feel that bitterness and some hole in his life. I mean, his new-father-persona didn't really convince me at all...It's like Phillip jumped from A to E and we're left to wonder where the hell did he hide all the fillings. I admit the "E" part, I mean the long speech in the ending is truly touching but Quinn didn't present enought proof or basis to create an atmosphere of sincerity. The ONLY thing I notice and ENJOYED the most was the in dept involvement of the Bridgerton Brothers. That really saved the novel from being a complete bore. The flower scene also didnt do it for me; that was not original. After having said all these, Ill say "go read the book" because there's no way you should skip a Bridgerton novel, right? I know my opinions are not really any encouragements but it's still worth a few hours of ur time because Eloise's brothers and even Amanda and Oliver might fill the gaps (that I was whining about) with humor instead.
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Summary: Best of the Bridgerton Series
Review: Based on the advance descriptions I was not expecting to enjoy TSPWL quite as much as some of my favorite Julia Quinn novels (and I've read them all). I couldn't have been more wrong.This book represents a slight departure for the author. The hero, a widower, is more complex and less overtly charming than in most of her past novels. Sir Phillip is a wonderful character who has suffered tremendously and has built up walls to shield himself from the pain that has resulted from some of his closest relationships. His eight year old twins are growing up wild, with no parental nurturing or guidance. While their father's nature is good and honorable he has no idea how to be the parent - or the man - that he wants to be. Then Eloise Bridgerton comes into their lives and changes everything. The story of how she does so made me laugh (always a given when I'm reading about Bridgertons). More importantly, however, it made my heart ache and it brought tears to my eyes. This is a story about the redemptive power of love. In my opinion, it may be Julia Quinn's best novel to date. And that's high praise indeed!
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Summary: Sir Phillip- a REAL man, for a change
Review: Don't you ever get sick of these artificial heros that come swooping in with their dazzling charm and the perfect things to say? Well- I certainly do. I found the character of Sir Phillip to be refreshing, to say the least. He was a real man, with real problems. He proves himself a real hero when he comes to the aid of his children and starts becomming the father he has always wanted to be. Through all of this, you see Phillip emerge from a pained man, to a charmer with a sense of humor. Some may prefer the fake "perfect" man in a romance- but I prefer the fallable ones that win your heart when they finally start getting things right. I shouldn't neglect to mention that, true to form, Ms. Quinn has given us another delightful insight to the Bridgerton family... Eloise was truly wonderful!
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Summary: Moving tale, not as funny as the other Bridgerton tales
Review: Eloise Bridgerton and Sir Philip Crane have been corresponding for over a year. Sir Philip asks Eloise to come for a visit to see if they will suit each other enough to marry. Eloise agrees to this but does not tell her family, nor does she write Sir Philip to say when she will be arriving. Thus the first encounter is less than encouraging. He is expecting a homely spinster, which Eloise certainly is not. She is expecting someone much more charming and affable. Eloise is a great heroine. She has an irrepressible spirit and speaks her mind frequently. Sir Philip is less likable as a hero, but Quinn does a great job of explaining why Philip acts inappropriately. Since much of the story is from Philip's point of view, instead of seeing him as a jerk, the reader will feel compassion for this awkward and somewhat shy man. I truly loved Philip, he was uncertain and insecure, and easily made happy. I just didn't know why Eloise would love him. While this is certainly a love story, the main focus is the relationship between Philip and his children. Philip is a distant father because of his fear of becoming like his own father. His awkwardness with his children is heartbreaking, frustrating, and endearing at the same time. However, due to the focus with Philip coming to terms with dealing with his own childhood, as well as dealing with the death of his wife, this story is sweet and amusing, but not hysterically funny, as the rest of the Bridgerton series has been. There is one great scene halfway through the book when Eloise's brothers arrive that is laugh out loud funny, but it is too short by far. Still a worthy buy, but different from her usual books.
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Summary: Quintessential Bridgerton
Review: Eloise's story is told with the same yearning that characterises all of Quinn's Bridgerton books. It starts off at an unusual angle, and I wasn't able to put it down.
If I have anything to quibble about, it's how dependent Sir Phillip comes across sometimes. He seemed too grateful that Eloise would do all the parenting for him. This doesn't gel with the sensitive, thoughtful man behind the letters to Eloise.
But who cares, it was a great book anyway.
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Summary: Phillip and Eloise-SPOILERS
Review: Favorite scene with Eloise-
Angry at Phillip and running off to visit Sophie. Favorite scene with Phillip-
Discovering that the children's nurse is abusing them and is furious with her. Together-
When they take the children shopping. What did you like about Eloise-
Her stubborness. Her ability to just keep yapping away. Her spunk. Her love for the children. And her love for Phillip. What didn't you like about Eloise-
Thinking only about herself when she should be thinking about Phillip, and why he's feeling the way he does. She's a great letter writer, yet she's a little careless when leaving notes to tell people where she's going. Her impatience. What did you like about Phillip-
His sense of humor, his lusty ways and his love for his children, even when they were little monsters. What didn't you like about Phillip-
That he kept to himself and wouldn't allow Eloise in.
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Summary: Very Human Characters; Great Reading
Review: Hmmm, I was surprised by the other reviews. I found the characters very human and likeable. My views were not based on knowing Eloise from other Bridgerton books since I have only read one other (Colin's story). That may be why I liked Eloise better than some reviewers. Sir Phillip was a man who ran away from his problems by burying himself in botany experiments. He had learned to cope with a severely depressed wife and seemingly untamable children by retreating into himself and his greenhouse. Phillip had no foundation of good parental behavior. He thought himself a bad father but didn't try to change. He felt the best way to handle the situation after his wife's death was to find the best mother. Maybe not ok by today's standards but it needs to be examined under the early 1800's standards where his thinking and reactions were quite normal. Eloise felt restless. Her friends were marrying and she had no prospects that interested her. A quick note to the widowed husband of her cousin led to a year of letters and an unusual proposal of marriage. The letters in the beginning of each chapter gave me a wonderful portrait of her soul. I loved that touch! I wish we had been privy to more of the letters between Phillip and Eloise - more people might have found Phillip likeable. Eloise hastily runs off to meet this "perfect" man and finds that not only is he not perfect, there are a few things he neglected to tell her - especially the 8 year old (boy and girl) twins! But he is passionate and seduced by his kisses they begin to decide they will suit each other. Then the Bridgerton brothers converge on the scene after a week. There are funny situations with the brothers that made me laugh out loud. They also insist on a hasty wedding and Eloise and Phillip do not begin marriage on a good footing. Trouble with the children gets worse, Phillip retreats into himself and Eloise tries to fix everything in her dominating way. Can it work out in the end or are they doomed to passion but not love? (They do get along fine in the bedroom and I loved the sensuality of this novel). I enjoyed every aspect of this novel. The characters including the children and even the horrible nurse all add a dimension of reality. These are not cookie-cutter perfect people that you may find in other novels. There were real problems to be resolved and I was sorry to see the book come to an end.
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Summary: The next Bridgerton book?
Review: I also purchased this book as soon as it hit the shelves. However, after the first couple pages, I stopped and re-read the ending of Colin's story to see if I had forgotten the part about Francesca. Francesca was widowed? Who did she marry? I was sure Julia Quinn must have written a book in between that I missed. I alway have to read series book in their proper order or it drives me crazy! Well there was no book, so I started "To Sir Phillip, With Love" again, hoping that at some point I'd find out what happened to Francesca. My next disappointment was Phillip. To me, Phillip just did not come across as the type of man that should have been paired with such a strong-willed, independent character as Eloise. There also was not enough envolvement with the other Bridgerton family members. Even though the overall story was good, it just wasn't the high quality you normally receive from Julia Quinn's books.
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Summary: Good book
Review: I guess this book got mixed reviews. It was one of my first by Quinn and first in the Bridgerton series. I thought the characters were not that believable, but liked them neverless. The one word that sums up the book was: cute. It was not deep, and was predictable. Sometimes it is nice to read a light book that just makes you go Ahhhh.
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