Wild At Heart

Rating:
Summary: Entertaining, but not much more...
Review: "Wild at Heart" was different, but not what I wanted it to be. I was very excited by the idea of this book: A man living in the wild falling in love with the daughter of the man studying him. I thought that sounded so different and intriguing. Sadly, the idea was just barely touched upon and the uncivilized Michael was no wild man at all, but very civilized indeed. All in all, this book wasnt bad, but very mediocre. Not a keeper.

Rating:
Summary: Entertaining, but not much more...
Review: "Wild at Heart" was different, but not what I wanted it to be. I was very excited by the idea of this book: A man living in the wild falling in love with the daughter of the man studying him. I thought that sounded so different and intriguing. Sadly, the idea was just barely touched upon and the uncivilized Michael was no wild man at all, but very civilized indeed. All in all, this book wasnt bad, but very mediocre. Not a keeper.

Rating:
Summary: Grrrrrrreat!
Review: A (surprisingly) believable and downright fascinating story of a man found in the wild, thought to be a sort of "missing link," forced to endure the loss of his freedom as well as his dignity. He is rapidly losing his will to live, until he meets Sydney, the woman who clearly sees what the others refuse to admit, that "Ontario Man" is an intelligent human male, like any other, with very real thoughts and feelings, made all the more real and honest by his lack of human contact. A simple, sweet gesture from Sydney's young brother can render him near tears, and his naked desire and affection for Sydney makes him touchingly vulnerable, yet somewhat dangerous, given his difficulty in grasping the social etiquette of the day (1890's). A grown-up Tarzan-and-Jane story, which is surprisingly quite touching. I read this book in a little over a day!

Rating:
Summary: Grrrrrrreat!
Review: A (surprisingly) believable and downright fascinating story of a man found in the wild, thought to be a sort of "missing link," forced to endure the loss of his freedom as well as his dignity. He is rapidly losing his will to live, until he meets Sydney, the woman who clearly sees what the others refuse to admit, that "Ontario Man" is an intelligent human male, like any other, with very real thoughts and feelings, made all the more real and honest by his lack of human contact. A simple, sweet gesture from Sydney's young brother can render him near tears, and his naked desire and affection for Sydney makes him touchingly vulnerable, yet somewhat dangerous, given his difficulty in grasping the social etiquette of the day (1890's). A grown-up Tarzan-and-Jane story, which is surprisingly quite touching. I read this book in a little over a day!

Rating:
Summary: Disappointingly tame at heart
Review: I had never read anything by Patricia Gaffney, but the cover promised that it was different somehow, and indeed it is! Can't remember when I have enjoyed a story more. Not only do I highly recommend this book, I can guarantee that I will be reading more by this author in the very near future!

Rating:
Summary: Delightful!
Review: I had never read anything by Patricia Gaffney, but the cover promised that it was different somehow, and indeed it is! Can't remember when I have enjoyed a story more. Not only do I highly recommend this book, I can guarantee that I will be reading more by this author in the very near future!

Rating:
Summary: Unique and wonderful!
Review: I will not go into the plot since other reviewers have already done so. I just wanted to add that this is the most unique story I have ever read. The characters are so vividly drawn that by the end of the book I felt as I knew them personally. Try this book you will not regret it. :)

Rating:
Summary: I loved the story, and did not want it to end.
Review: It was such a sweet story, so glad to find an author that I haven't read all her books, so I can look forward to reading the rest!

Thanks Patricia.

Rating:
Summary: The best!
Review: Wild at Heart is the story of a wealthy Society widow, Sydney, her eccentric family, and her love for 'wild man' Michael. This story is simple and sweet, graduates to thoughtful, insightful, and ends... On an abrupt note.

Michael views the world differently than others, and has the ability to open the eyes of those around him. While others take Nature for granted, Michael views the natural world and creatures within it with respect, wonder and love.

This is a wonderful book. I cannot say enough good things about it... But... My only disappointment with this novel is that in the last fifty pages it disintegrates from a serious romance to romantic silliness....

The author introduces a fantastic story line, and rushes through some major plot developments, to bring about a rather abrupt 'happy ending,' which hit a sour note with me.

I would much preferred a slower ending, without the long drawn out last minute (silly) plot complication.

Overall, still, an excellent read... AND a keeper!