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Summary: If Must Read It, Take It to the Beach
Review: The time I spent plodding through this book was not time well spent, so I'm not going to waste much more on this review. Although publicized as a serious read, this book reminds me of a Harlequin romance, just longer and with bigger words and without protagonist names such as Lance or Crystal, although Bruder, the spurned lover, comes close. This is the type of book you find on the shelves of a rented beach house, next to the sections devoted to Danielle Steel and Anne Rivers Siddons: the same misunderstandings, contrived plots, and improbable coincidences. If you must read it, save it for the beach or a long plane trip.
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Summary: Enjoyable
Review: This book, despite its length is a fairly quick read with accessible prose. I picked up this book because I live not far from where some of the novel takes place. Overall, I found the book enjoyable. It is a tragedy on a grand scale. The book does suffer in its middle stretch from a fairly plodding pace. I commend the author for his research which reflects in his enlightening historical details.
Rating:
Summary: Enjoyable
Review: This book, despite its length is a fairly quick read with accessible prose. I picked up this book because I live not far from where some of the novel takes place. Overall, I found the book enjoyable. It is a tragedy on a grand scale. The book does suffer in its middle stretch from a fairly plodding pace. I commend the author for his research which reflects in his enlightening historical details.
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Summary: Listen don't read
Review: This muddled rip-off of Wuthering Heights would be a must-miss were it not for the audiobook narrator Lorna Raver's superb, nuanced reading. She gives us vivid characterization where the author gives none, and excels at mood and atmosphere. A beautiful voice beautifully employed on an unworthy project.
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Summary: Great story, page turner
Review: This wonderfully crafted story keeps you interested from the first page until the last. The characters are fascinating and the history of Pasadena was interesting and almost like an extra character. A great read!
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