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Anna, good point about an actual multi-part series like LOTR versus a series of books featuring the same characters. I actually have a bunch more in the latter category, such as Lisa Scottoline's Rosato & Associates and a few of David Baldacci's books.
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01-21-21, 03:50 PM | ||
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01-21-21, 03:53 PM | |
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Pam, I agree that the writing is good...but definitely in need of better editing! I don't mind long IF the story is captivating me.
I did read both of those novels. I do recall what happens with Stephen Bonnet and I think with Claire, but it has been a long time. I caught a bit of the series when it first started, but I couldn't get into it, especially since I hated the casting of the two main characters.
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01-21-21, 04:05 PM | |
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Beth, I agree that Diana's books could have done with more editing, for sure. She is such an intelligent woman and had an academic background pre-Outlander. To hear her speak, just blows me away....just highly intelligent. But, you wouldn't think such voluminous book/tomes would be popular reading for the mass market paperback romantic/historical fiction group at large.
Funny, I love the casting of the two leads in the TV series, but did not care for Sophie Skelton as "Brianna" at all.
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01-21-21, 04:14 PM | |
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Actually, I stopped reading Philippa Gregory for the same reason. I love the Tudor area and did enjoy The Other Boleyn Girl, but I found that book too long/overly detailed. I know I read at least one more (I think The Virgin's Lover), but then I stopped.
Since I recently brought up Victoria Holt - one of the things that got me into Tudor history was My Enemy the Queen. I read that book over and over in high school! I tend to prefer character-based stories versus tons of description. Another example is that I love Stephen King, but I didn't love one of his books that others seem to love, 11/22/63 - the story was good but there was way too much exposition for my tastes.
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01-21-21, 07:21 PM | |
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From the library, I am reading:
The Lightkeeper's Daughter by Hazel Gaynor - I'm really enjoying this book. The Deep State by Chris Hauty - I'm on the fence with this one, but I keep reading it. On my Kindle app, I'm reading: Under the Tulip Tree by Michelle Shocklee - This one is really good. In Farleigh Field by Rhys Bowen - I am enjoying this one. It seems different than her other stand-alone books. Elastic Habits by Steven Guise - I'm just starting this book. He has my attention so far.
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After a period of not reading alot of books I am on a roll. I use a light box pretty much every morning to deal with seasonal depression and I decided to use the time to catch up on reading. I started reading the New Yorker and Atlantic magazines that have been piling up. Then I decided to switch to books. I read Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid which was for my book group. Not my cup of tea. It was an easy read but aside some thought provoking issues regarding race it was a bit too chick lit for me.
On the other hand I finally read The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Excellent. It was on my shelf for several years and I am so glad I made the time to read it. Up next: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett, also for book group. |
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