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Summary: Not your usual historical romance
Review: I was impressed by Roberson's writing ability at the beginnning of the book--fine descriptive style and ability to create a coherent narrative around complex historical events. But the "romance" element in this book is pretty dreadful--"Cat" and "Daig," as well as Robbie and Jean, are totally unbelievable characters in any historical period. She would have been better off sticking to the main story--I might have finished it then.
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Summary: Promising but disappointing
Review: I was impressed by Roberson's writing ability at the beginnning of the book--fine descriptive style and ability to create a coherent narrative around complex historical events. But the "romance" element in this book is pretty dreadful--"Cat" and "Daig," as well as Robbie and Jean, are totally unbelievable characters in any historical period. She would have been better off sticking to the main story--I might have finished it then.
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Summary: Simply the Best
Review: If you were allowed only one historical romance novel in your lifetime, then GLEN is the one to choose! GLEN captures your imagination, it totally involves you in the story and the hero is a man to die for! You can't put it down until the last page is turned. And even after that you can't let go....total addiction.
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Summary: Few have had a more powerful impact on me
Review: It is real. It is powerful. This book strikes dead center. There really isn't anything more to say to be said.
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Summary: Few have had a more powerful impact on me
Review: It is real. It is powerful. This book strikes dead center. There really isn't anything more to say to be said.
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Summary: Exquisite! A True Scottish Story!
Review: Jennifer Roberson is a wonderful author. I found her work when a friend recommended Lady of the Forest (a tale of Robin Hood told from a woman's point of view) and I was lucky enough to find this book. Ms. Roberson's attention to detail is amazing and I enjoy her work very much. This is the story of the 1692 Massacre of Glencoe (with a romantic spin). It takes place when the h/h are children and although they are enemies somehow find something to like in each other. They knew from the start that they would always be much more than friends. The description of Scotland, the details of the political intrigue, the horrors of massacre are so unbelievable -- more so because they happened in truth -- I couldn't put the book down. Until this book I didn't know what spellbinding meant... after you read it you will understand why! Catriona Campbell is a likeable child and an even more lovable adult. She is the picture of a highland lass if ever your imagination needed to create one! The love she feels for Dair from the minute they meet (even though they were enemies) makes you realize why you could never pick the person you truly love - Love picks that person for you. She is smart, she is strong and she is real! Cat reminds you of someone you have always admired and you feel as if you've known her forever. You will feel pride in her and you will be devastated right along side of her. This heroine brings you into the story - as if you didn't have a choice. By the end of the book you realize the choice was made upon opening the book! Alasdair ``Dair'' Og MacDonald. He is not your "typical" hero, from his looks to his personality - he is just unique! Gorgeous, smart and funny. A family man, a devoted husband and a loving son make this man special in anyone's eyes. You will come to love him and root for him and want to cry for him when the Massacre hits. The depth of emotion that this character brings out will surprise you and grab hold of you like never before. The secondary characters are so wonderful that you will find yourself in tears more times than once. The attention to detail and historical fact will have you looking up Glencoe on the Internet and researching the Massacre in the library. I was lucky enough to visit Glencoe and although I was disappointed because there was not much to "see" by way of historical treasures... that is the point - there was nothing left! Captivating and electrifying! Vivid and lush views of Scotland - if you want to know why people love to read about Highlanders this book will explain it!
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Summary: Great Romance& History Lesson Thrown In
Review: Lady of the Glen is a book that touches all the elements of a great story. It has Romance , Family dynamics, political intregues,and a history lesson you won't even know your getting while reading an exciting tale.
Ms. Roberson tells a tale with all the "embrodiery" one would expect of a Romance novel with out becoming "Cartland-ish".
If you enjoyed reading Diana Gaboldon's Series,you'll enjoy this book...no time travel, just a good solid tale,with a bit of history thrown in. The Massacre at Glencoe has long stood in the minds of the Scots,this novel brings the details the forefront and explains why "The Scots Never Forget".......
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Summary: A great book, read it, and you'll know
Review: Lady of the Glen was quite possably the best book that I have ever read, with an exciting and unpredictable plot line, increadably real characters, and a perfectly described mileau that made it seem like I was really in Scotland, it pulled me into a historic world that made me laugh and cry along with the characters. A great read
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Summary: IF YA DINNA KEN THIS BOOK BUFF UP ON YER SCOTTISH HISTORY
Review: Me personally, being a Scot and a MacDonald, was in tears from beginning tae end. Me family and I lost and had ancestors live through the massacre and even though this was a fictional book, me thinks Ms. Roberson did a gang boonie job.
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Summary: THE Comfort Book
Review: Of Jennifer Roberson's three historical fantasy novels, Lady of the Glen is the most irreplaceable, in my opinion. This is a shorter work - just the one book, instead of two like with the Robin Hood series. Much of Lady of the Glen is waiting and wondering and hoping, just like in real life. And in the end... In the end, it swallowed my life from beginning to end and took my heart apart piece by piece. Then it put me back together. For all that you will never hear me drop one bad word about Jennifer's Robin Hood stories, it is *this* one that I recommend above almost any other book I have read. The story is build on a real, historical event - the Glencoe massacre. Roberson calls it a footnote of Scott history - a bloody, tragic, significant footnote. One most people are not aware of, as I was not until this book. The massacre is where it all ends, but the story is not about that. Roberson paints an extraordinary picture of the highlands of Scotland - the people, the life, the struggles, the stupidities and the pride. The characters, especially Cat - the main character, have so much spirit and dignity, which somehow manages to coexist with an equal measure of helplessness against fate and the ways of the world. Underlying all is a story of love. Overriding, is a story that is not of death, but of survival and hope. Knowing the book title and concept, I was very reluctant to finish the book. I spent as much time as I possibly could with every page. I re-read some chapters before going on. I loved those people and did not want to lose them or see them in pain. Pain and loss there is, in the end, but at the rink of spoiling it, you will walk away smiling, not depressed. Except, of course, you won't be walking away. Ever since I finished The Lady of the Glen, I have been rereading it in pieces over and over.
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