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Summary: A pity zero stars isn't an option.
Review: This book was terrible, shallow characters notwithstanding, the entire premise of a ROMANCE based primarily on REPEATED brutal rapes was completely unrealistic, not to mention offensive. I felt no affinity whatsoever for the characters, and their about-face from rapist and victim to a loving couple was entirely unbelievable. I am very pleased there was no sequel (possible plot: Tristan rapes his daughter, or something equally sordid). This must have been written by Johanna Lindsey's evil twin, as her other books are much better. I find that Lindsey's best books are part of a series, for example, the Viking/Briton series (Fires of Winter...), or, of course, the Malorys.
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Summary: Her Worst Book, But don't give up on her others!
Review: Johanna Lindsey is one of my all time favorite authors. This is by far, her worst book. I bought it and read it, because I love and own all her others. I will not read it again, it was so offensive. I just cannot believe that a woman who is repeatedly raped can come to love her rapist. For those who have read this as one of thier first Lindsey books, please do not give up on her. As with most Romance novelists styles change through the decades. This is one of Johannas older books, and, unfortunatley, reflects the writting styles of it's time. I recommend everyone to pass on this book. If you want to read a good book, and an exaple of Linsdey's increadible writting I recommend "Heart's Aflame", "Tender Rebel", "Gentel Rouge", or "Angel". She has many INCREADIBLE books, but this is not one of them. As much as I dislike this book, I still love her writing, and applaude her willingness to delve into different worlds, styles, and stories. All her newer books, are definatley worth reading, and it is great to see the growth of her writting through the years. Johanna Lindsey has earned her title of one of the best romance writers. Yet not everyone is perfect, and this is an example of that truth. Pass on this book, and read the rest.
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Summary: Makes Lindsey Look Like The Ed Wood Of Romance
Review: As part of my reading club, So Bad They're Hysterical, I recently received A Pirate's Love in the mail from a fellow networker. At the same time my sensitivities were offended beyond ire (falling in love with a rapist? Please!), I also found I couldn't stop laughing. These characters are so cardboard cut-out I wondered if maybe cookie cutters had been issued with the original printing. Our hero (ha) and heroine (more ha), Tristan and Bettina (what horrible names) were delightfully irritating throughout. I wish they'd both been eaten by sharks or blown up in a volcanic explosion--that would have been a happy ending!And for heaven's sake, what on earth is a hellcat? For those of you who'll cry out, "But I read this book when it was first published...things were different then...blah, blah, blah" take note. This book has been in circulation with So Bad, They're Hysterical since 1979. Obviously there were people 20 years ago who could discriminate.
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Summary: An absolutely thrilling romance!!!
Review: I love this book. I read it for the first time in highschool and have read it several times since. The copy I bought then was borrowed and lost, so, I replaced it. I have since left the United States and live overseas with my family and have left my book collection in storage...I am ordering another copy, just so I have it around to read!! The characters are wildly funny and their romance is turbulent, yet, so tender!!! Order this book and you won't be sorry!!
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Summary: Most degrading book I've ever read
Review: This book is so disgusting I don't know where to begin. My friend read it and told me about it so I read it for myself because I didn't believe anyone could write something so horrible. There is no way anyone who was raped would feel anything but revulsion for her rapist. This book was so revolting that my friends and I were convinced a man had written it until we found out that there were a lot more books by this author. I'll never read any of her other books because I'd never be able to forget she'd written this garbage.
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Summary: Cringe-worthy
Review: My friends and I have a thing for pirates, so when one of us picked up this book at the library, she said, "You all HAVE to read this," and it made the rounds. Not because it is good, or even just mindless entertainment, but because it is so ridiculous it defies description. We still laugh over how stupid it is, but I guess it isn't really funny that a 20th century woman writer could ever put that on paper. I do not believe that any sane woman could ever fall in love with a man who raped her. And in this book he doesn't just rape her, he forcibly, repeatedly, brutally rapes her. Come on! It was absolutely a revolting book. I almost have to recommend it because it's so bad. You might find it amusing.
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Summary: Well, good enough
Review: Everytime I dive into a Lindsey, I expect the best. She is a writer so versatile that manages to please a lot of romantic souls at the same time. I know the book sounds offensive, and personally, I did not enjoy the love scenes, But still it was worth it. Lindsey is the best writer there is. I just wish she would get back to the way she was before. But everybody changes I guess.
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Summary: THE BEST BOOK I EVER READ
Review: THIS IS THE FIRST ROMANCE BOOK I EVER READ AND THAT WAS 17 YEARS AGO.IT GOT ME HOOKED ON ROMANCE NOVELS.I READ IT OVER AND OVER.SIMPLY THE BEST!!!!
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Summary: Lindsey at her Worst
Review: I couldn't believe this story. Every few pages I would have to put it down, because it made me so angry. I normally like Lindsey's work, but I can't believe that she actual wrote this. The idea that a woman would fall in love with a man that rapes her continously confounds me. Don't waste your money on this one.
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Summary: JOHANNA LINDSEY
Review: I'VE BEEN READING HER SINCE 1979, MY NIECE ASK ME TO READ A BOOK THAT ,WAS 19 YEARS AGO. I'M STILL READING HER BOOKS, SHE IS THE BEST, BESIDES JUDE DEVERAUX,JULIE GARWOOD. THEIR FUNNY AUTHORS PLUS A VERY GOOD AT WHAT THEYDO. THERE WERE TIMES I BROUGHT HER BOOKS AND COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN EVEN THOUGH I KNEW I HAD TO GO WORK, THE NEXT DAY. STOPPING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS READING WITH PEOPLE BEHIND ME BLOWING HORNS. SO IN GROSS HER BOOKS. THE MALORY'S SERIES ARE VERY BEST, I WOULD LIKE TO SEE WHAT HAPPEN TO JASON MALORY, JEREMY, PERCY, PLEASE PLEASE. YOU HAVE TO WRITE ABOUT THE REST OF THE CLAN.
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