Fowlers of Sweet Valley

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Summary: Ok, not as good as the Wakefield Sagas
Review: A lot of people seemed to have enjoyed this book, but I have to say that I only thought it was ok. I liked the Wakefield ones the best; the Patman one was pretty good, too. I think the problem with this one for me was that this time they actually knew that they were meant to be. Usually it's 2 generations before the two families meet again...this one they knew about it because the generations where the families meet are separated. As well, in the other books there was certain something special on each side of the family that signified their love. There were only roses for this one...and only on one side of the family. Overall, it was ok, but I didn't enjoy the romances as much as the other sagas...they didn't seem to have the same feeling.

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Summary: Sweet Valley Saga--tres bien!
Review: As a college student, I need some mental cotton candy every once in awhile. I found a few of my old Sweet Valley High books and I've gotten hooked on them like never before-- buying them at secondhand bookstores, etc. I have to say that I really love The Fowlers of Sweet Valley-- although-- it seems like in every single "Saga" book the generations-- in this case Beautemps vs. Oiseilluer/Fowler-- that preceed the SV characters we know and love come THIS CLOSE to falling in love and then die, move away, lose touch, etc. Every single generation-- in every book-- it starts to get just a little bit old. However, the only case where this is actually interesting and almost a little heartbreaking is when Isabelle marries Jacques' (oisiellur, who later changes name to Jack Fowler)friend when she thinks he is killed. I have studied the first world war in depth and there are cases like that where they think beyond a doubt the soldier has died and then he turns up somewhere. But with that-- and the background of Lila's parent's falling apart-- make this a wonderful read. Loved it when Celeste found out about her mother Lili!

Rating:
Summary: Sweet Valley Saga--tres bien!
Review: As a college student, I need some mental cotton candy every once in awhile. I found a few of my old Sweet Valley High books and I've gotten hooked on them like never before-- buying them at secondhand bookstores, etc. I have to say that I really love The Fowlers of Sweet Valley-- although-- it seems like in every single "Saga" book the generations-- in this case Beautemps vs. Oiseilluer/Fowler-- that preceed the SV characters we know and love come THIS CLOSE to falling in love and then die, move away, lose touch, etc. Every single generation-- in every book-- it starts to get just a little bit old. However, the only case where this is actually interesting and almost a little heartbreaking is when Isabelle marries Jacques' (oisiellur, who later changes name to Jack Fowler)friend when she thinks he is killed. I have studied the first world war in depth and there are cases like that where they think beyond a doubt the soldier has died and then he turns up somewhere. But with that-- and the background of Lila's parent's falling apart-- make this a wonderful read. Loved it when Celeste found out about her mother Lili!

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Summary: Absolutely Fantastic!!
Review: I am now reading this book for the third time. I remember reading it when I was a few years younger and I remember not really understanding a lot of the language. Now, after two years of studying French, I know that the author must have had previous study of the language. There are phrases that simply the average joe would not understand. Also, I must commend the author on her wonderful and accurate historical descriptions. The details about the French Revolution and then WW1 were great. It's nice to see a historical fiction actually be historical. Anyway, this book inspired me to write my own and you can tell I stole a few things. Anyway, a great book. I also enjoyed the Wakefield one but really only the story of Elisabeth and Jessamyn.

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Summary: GREAT BOOK!!!!!!
Review: I checked this book out from my local library not really thinking that I would have the time to read it. But as soon as I finished reading the first chapter I was hooked. I mean who would have known that Lila Fowler's ancestors' stories could be SO touching. Everything was so descriptive that I could imagine myself being the characters in the wonderful story about friendship, romance, tragedies and just plain fun. If you are interested in ANY of the Sweet Valley series you will definately enjoy this book.
When I was reading this book I was really hooked on the Sweet Valley Twins Series. This book made me broaden my horizon's and got my interested in Sweet Valley Jr. High books, Sweet Valley High books and many other great Sweet Valley miniseries.
Recently, I read the book, The Wakefields of Sweet Valley. This book was even better than The Fowler's of Sweet Valley if that is humanly possible.
The only thing that I didn't like about this book and The Wakefield's of Sweet Valley is that they are SO sad. I have never cried so much in a series. The only time I could put the book down was to get a tissue.
These books in the Sweet Valley Saga series teach you a lot. I hope that you will condsider reading them.(Tip is you read any of the Sweet Valley Saga books: Get lots of tissues.)
I hated how in this book Lili never got together with her true love. It was SO sad.

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Summary: awesome
Review: i like historical young adult novels and this one was excellent.it really talked about lila's ancestors really well.

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Summary: My Favourite Book By Far!
Review: I love this book. My friend recommended it and i was hesitant at first because i'm not a huge fan of sweet valley high but i love historical fiction book. After reading this book I'd have to say it is my favourite book, all the stories of each generation are remarkable!!

Rating:
Summary: The Best Book Ever!
Review: I really love studying people and cultures of a long time ago, and I especially love historical fiction! This book was beautifully written and it was my favorite Sweet Valley book!

Rating:
Summary: Great!
Review: I strongly recomend this book to all book worms, book likers and book haters! (Besides if you were a book hater you won't be anymore after reading this book!!) There's just one thing I don't understand. In the end of the book, Grace marries George again... but that sure doesn't happen in SVH or SVU. Anyway, YOU HAVE TO READ THIS BOOK!!

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Summary: This is by far the best Sweet Valley Saga
Review: I think most of you can agree when I say we hate Lila Fowler. So when I picked this book up I thought, oh this will about more about people in the past that are complete snobs! Well when I finished this book I thought, why can't Francine Pascal make Lila more like her ancestors! My favorite story was the one of Lili. That made me cry so hard but, I loved how it ended up good for Celeste her daughter! I have read all the Sweet Valley Sagas and hope there are more to come!