A Cottage by the Sea (Wheeler Large Print Book Series (Paper))

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Summary: Leave this one on the Shelf
Review: I did not like this book at all. It seems to be typical of a particular genre where all the characters are rich and famous and wear only the best labeled clothing. The women are all glamourous, the men, model handsome.
This book caught my attention because its setting was the Cornwall of Daphne Du Maurier and supposedly its premise was similar to that of Du Maurier's great romantic classics. This could not be further from the truth. The characters in "A Cottage by the Sea" are utterly vacuous parodies; the time travel sequence is ridiculously unbelievable.
Instead of wasting your time and money on this book, pick up copies of "Rebecca", "Frenchman's Creek", "Jamaica Inn" and the "Scapegoat"; even if you've already read them, you will get more out of a repeat read than a first go at this. If you love time travel, try the Gabaldon Outlander series; although there are some improbable situations in these stories, at least they are entertaining as well as well-written with real characters who laugh, cry and speak as we do.

Rating:
Summary: Leave this one on the Shelf
Review: I did not like this book at all. It seems to be typical of a particular genre where all the characters are rich and famous and wear only the best labeled clothing. The women are all glamourous, the men, model handsome.
This book caught my attention because its setting was the Cornwall of Daphne Du Maurier and supposedly its premise was similar to that of Du Maurier's great romantic classics. This could not be further from the truth. The characters in "A Cottage by the Sea" are utterly vacuous parodies; the time travel sequence is ridiculously unbelievable.
Instead of wasting your time and money on this book, pick up copies of "Rebecca", "Frenchman's Creek", "Jamaica Inn" and the "Scapegoat"; even if you've already read them, you will get more out of a repeat read than a first go at this. If you love time travel, try the Gabaldon Outlander series; although there are some improbable situations in these stories, at least they are entertaining as well as well-written with real characters who laugh, cry and speak as we do.

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Summary: NEVER PUT IT DOWN!
Review: I LUVED THIS BOOK!!!!! i read it over the summer 4 the first time & read it again 3 more times! & i'm reading it again right now! itz fantastic! i luv it! it has suspense, luv, passion, & everything a girl could ask 4! hooever it was hoo said that u should leave the book on the shelf is crazy! i luv it. & that person hoo chucked the book at pretty much the v. beginning was idiotic bcuz the book getz better! xspecially wen the x-husband shows up!

Rating:
Summary: NEVER PUT IT DOWN!
Review: I LUVED THIS BOOK!!!!! i read it over the summer 4 the first time & read it again 3 more times! & i'm reading it again right now! itz fantastic! i luv it! it has suspense, luv, passion, & everything a girl could ask 4! hooever it was hoo said that u should leave the book on the shelf is crazy! i luv it. & that person hoo chucked the book at pretty much the v. beginning was idiotic bcuz the book getz better! xspecially wen the x-husband shows up!

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Summary: reluctant sequel (with punch)
Review: I read this after "Island of the Swans"(5 stars), and the last few chapters of this book is what clinched the 5 star rating from me because they gave closure to all the questions that remained with me from "Swans". It wasn't all happy information, kind of like hearing about what happened to a lover you lost contact with 20 years ago, but that tie between the two books knocked my socks off! I can see why someone may not like this without first reading "Swans", a far fetched plot and sometimes goofy heroine. She requires much forgiveness in terms of believability. I tried to read Midnight on Julia Street, and felt the same without interest in the historial content. But, it is enjoyable summer reading, no big brainer, and really good if you READ "SWANS" FIRST!

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Summary: I really did enjoy Cotttage By the Sea, thanks
Review: I was so delighted with the Cottage by The Sea. It was the first book i have read by Celi Ware. The book had a good story and it kept my attention right through to the end. you really want to turn the page.it was one of those books you were at the end before you want to be. thanks

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Summary: Every person's dream: to find a Cottage by the Sea...
Review: I've been tremendously gratified by the reaction to COTTAGE, both from men and women who have resonated to a story about how one forgives the unforgiveable...and if it happens in beautiful, romantic Cornwall, England, surrounded by spectacular scenery, tea and scones...so much the better! This novel is also about discovering, through a knowledge of our own family's past history, ways in which that past can help us understand personal problems in the present. If you like Daphne du Maurier and Rosamund Pilcher...I think you'll like my A COTTAGE BY THE SEA...and do let Randomhouse.com (Ballantine Books) know too! Thanks, and happy reading, Cij

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Summary: One of my many favorites
Review: Romance and time travel, two of my favorite ideas. Ciji Ware is a wonderful, creative and informed writer. Ware enables the reader to visualize the scenery and the experiences of the characters. I used this book as a topic in one of my papers for my Writing About Literature class. AAA+ I loved the story and the writing.

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Summary: Well crafted story
Review: This book is an interesting approach to the past life/time travel type book. The characters are well drawn and the story holds together well, and holds your interest. The story is a little predictable but paints the images of Cornwall in your mild so well that you enjoy the story.