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Summary: Attention 6th graders
Review: Here is a book written just at your level. Fern Michael is one of my favorites. Hence my purchase of Future Scrolls. What a shock to find this new one such a disappointment. The wording is so simple,the plot so pathetic and the characters so dislikable, you fault yourself for even finishing it. It comes complete with a heroine with no self-respect, a hero who seems to love being obnoxious and even a "ghost" who solves real problems for them.
And when its over, you still have no idea why the scrolls were so important. YUCK!!!
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Summary: Good reading here
Review: Hundreds of years in the past, an angel entrusts the future of mankind to a humble scribe who records the predictions to a set of sacred scrolls. The scrolls are then given into the care of the Mendares family to be held in trust forever. All goes well until the current time, when Dr. Alexandre Mendares scheming, manipulative wife steals the scrolls. If their holy words come into the public eye, world wide diseaster could occur. Alexandre is forced to use his own child to draw out his wife, but the little girl is just as quick witted as her parents. She enlists the aid of Manhattan editor Dani Arnold, who takes Maria in, believing she is a run away or abandoned. When Alexandre catches up with them, the two adults are suspicious of each other at first, but become allies in the race to save mankind. **** Kidnappings, mysterious forces, and romance draw readers into this action packed thrill ride. Despite the fast pace, Ms. Michael's hallmark warmth and tenderness come through every page. This is a women's version of Dan Brown. **** Reviewed by Amanda Killgore.
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Summary: Boo Hoo
Review: I am an avid reader of both fiction and romance novels. I average approximately 6 novels a week. I always read the reviews on this site before I buy the books. I have never felt the need to write a review until this book.
I recently read the Texas series by this author and liked them, so I picked this book up on a whim. I really wish I had saved my money. I know that not every novel can be wonderful, but this one is so lacking that I can't believe it was published. I would have to agree with the earlier reviewer that said that her book is now in the trash, because that is where mine is headed. I usually resale my mediocre books to Half Price Books, but I wouldn't want to torture another unsuspecting reader with this book.
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Summary: Shame on you Fern
Review: I am never surprised with the reviews based on my own reaction to what I just read. It is hard to categorize this story, what was it meant to be? Totally unbelievable mystery? ghost story? love story? Fairy tale about goblins and bad men wanting to do away with children? Take your pick, it is a bit of all the above
I buy very few books for this very reason. At least I don't feel bad that I actually put out money for garbage. So now I have added my review to the majority of negative reviews, this one is hard to beat.
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Summary: Future Scrolls presently in the trash can.
Review: I usually read reviews before purchasing a book, but being a Fern Michaels fan, figured it was a no brainer and would be great reading. Boy was I wrong! I can honestly say this is the worst book I've read this past year. Believe previous reviewers when they complain about lack of chemistry between the two main characters. It's hard to believe they are even attracted to one another. Why rico suave Alex would be attracted to boozin', smokin' Dani remains a mystery. This girl has a gin and cigarette in her hand every page. Believe previous reviewers who think Ms. Michael's dialogue is bad. Dani is described as a "tall, lovely woman" and "tall, lovely girl" throughout the book. Somehow, the 10-year old daughter has a bigger vocabulary base than all adults combined. Worse, the plot is ludicrous. Alex doesn't seem too concerned when little girls are kidnapped. The evil wife and brother are laughable. Topping it all off is the editing fiasco right at the end of the book. Dani says she'll meet her friend to watch the Superbowl on a specific day in January, "wouldn't miss it, even if I get married". Alex asks her to marry him on a different January day. But Dani, maybe in a gin and tonic stupor, tells Alex she already has a date she can't miss. I checked the dates three times; I couldn't believe my eyes. This book isn't even going to make it to the loaner pile. I'd hate for others to suffer through this farce of a novel. It's headed straight for the garbage.
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Summary: Not at all happy with this book....
Review: I was so disappointed in this book, that I really wondered if Ms. Michaels actually wrote it. First of all, the heroine, Dani, is a chain smoker. That turns me off. But she is a culinary master in the kitchen. Try and figure that mix. Maria is a six year old who at times talks like she is twenty. "I was going down our mosaic corridor on my way to the library" just doesn't sound like a 6 year old.
The evil wife is so evil, that I can't believe the super intelligent and successful Dr. Alex Mendenares didn't have her done in years ago. And of course the monk ghost shows up now and then with the whirling wind and things flying everywhere. Sorry, but this was a total turn off and I stopped reading it before I found out if Dani ever get off those darn cigarettes.
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Summary: Absolutely dreadful!
Review: Improbable plot, stilted dialogue, characters who act out erratically and stupidly. I can't believe an author with this one's reputation would put out something like this; and I definitely can't believe anyone would publish it.
Wish I could give it negative stars.
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Summary: interesting thriller
Review: In 1200, God's messenger provides the predictions to a scribe. Upon completing the writings on scrolls, the scribe hands off the finished products to Doctore Alexander Mendeneres and his ancestors for safekeeping. In the present, the modern day Alexander knows the world is in trouble because his wife Valerie has stolen the scrolls from their Argentina home. Valerie has taken them to Manhattan where she expects to make a lot of money with their sale. A desperate Alex, knowing it is not time to reveal the scrolls, uses their ten years old daughter Maria, whom he loves deeply, as a sacrifice to bring Valerie into the open. However, everything goes wrong and Maria ends up with editor Dani Arnold. Alex catches up to the two women and persuades Dani to help protect Maria while he goes after Valerie, not realizing the danger he places the two females he loves or will soon love. First up this romantic suspense is not part of the Vegas-Kentucky-Texas glitter dome. Instead THE FUTURE SCROLLS is an interesting thriller in which the characters feel stereotyped so much so that the audience will feel that Fern Michaels was satirizing the sub-genre especially with Maria, an adult at ten and the vintage dirty rats of a roaring twenties variety thugs. Still, fans of Ms. Michaels and those readers under siege over smoking in public places will enjoy this tale. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: interesting thriller
Review: In 1200, God's messenger provides the predictions to a scribe. Upon completing the writings on scrolls, the scribe hands off the finished products to Doctore Alexander Mendeneres and his ancestors for safekeeping. In the present, the modern day Alexander knows the world is in trouble because his wife Valerie has stolen the scrolls from their Argentina home. Valerie has taken them to Manhattan where she expects to make a lot of money with their sale. A desperate Alex, knowing it is not time to reveal the scrolls, uses their ten years old daughter Maria, whom he loves deeply, as a sacrifice to bring Valerie into the open. However, everything goes wrong and Maria ends up with editor Dani Arnold. Alex catches up to the two women and persuades Dani to help protect Maria while he goes after Valerie, not realizing the danger he places the two females he loves or will soon love. First up this romantic suspense is not part of the Vegas-Kentucky-Texas glitter dome. Instead THE FUTURE SCROLLS is an interesting thriller in which the characters feel stereotyped so much so that the audience will feel that Fern Michaels was satirizing the sub-genre especially with Maria, an adult at ten and the vintage dirty rats of a roaring twenties variety thugs. Still, fans of Ms. Michaels and those readers under siege over smoking in public places will enjoy this tale. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Absolutely dreadful!
Review: Please, Please tell me that is the truth. I mean, after reading at least 7-10 of Ms. Michael's books, I just cannot believe that she actually let her name be attached to this novel. The writing was bad, choppy, plot all over the map, no flow to this story whatsoever. Please don't waste your money on this book - thank God I borrowed it from the library and am not out any $$.
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