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Before the Crown
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Are you or are you not a fan of “The Crown� on Netflix? The answer to that question will likely determine if you’ll have any interest whatsoever in this novel.
Personally, I love the show. Watched all the episodes at least twice actually. And you know how it is when you binge a series and just can’t wait for the next season? You do what you can to fill the void. It’s like you’re craving your grandma’s homemade chocolate chip cookies, but you only get to visit her once a year. So you go to the grocery store and buy yourself some Chips Ahoy instead.
BEFORE THE CROWN is the Chips Ahoy version of “The Crown.� All the same ingredients are here, but it’s not quite as satisfying. Don’t get me wrong, I can plow my way through a bag, and I did plow my way through this novel in two sittings. It goes down easy, particularly if you go into it with knowledge of the ingredients beforehand. Want to know more about the steps of courtship that lead to the marriage of Elizabeth and Philip? Put BEFORE THE CROWN on your shopping list.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Harper Collins Publishers Australia, and One More Chapter for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Personally, I love the show. Watched all the episodes at least twice actually. And you know how it is when you binge a series and just can’t wait for the next season? You do what you can to fill the void. It’s like you’re craving your grandma’s homemade chocolate chip cookies, but you only get to visit her once a year. So you go to the grocery store and buy yourself some Chips Ahoy instead.
BEFORE THE CROWN is the Chips Ahoy version of “The Crown.� All the same ingredients are here, but it’s not quite as satisfying. Don’t get me wrong, I can plow my way through a bag, and I did plow my way through this novel in two sittings. It goes down easy, particularly if you go into it with knowledge of the ingredients beforehand. Want to know more about the steps of courtship that lead to the marriage of Elizabeth and Philip? Put BEFORE THE CROWN on your shopping list.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Harper Collins Publishers Australia, and One More Chapter for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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July 12, 2020
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July 13, 2020
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Jul 13, 2020 08:03AM
Excellent review Regina!😊🍪
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Thanks Kaceey! (And now I kinda want a cookie.)
Regina wrote: "Thanks Kaceey! (And now I kinda want a cookie.)"Me too!!🤣
Loving your cookie analogy 😊...and yes, to liking The Crown and cookies . This sounds a fascinating book... but I always sit through The Crown wondering how accurate it is (and if the Queen is watching) so I’d be thinking the same with this book 👑😂
Sandra wrote: "Loving your cookie analogy 😊...and yes, to liking The Crown and cookies . This sounds a fascinating book... but I always sit through The Crown wondering how accurate it is (and if the Queen is watc..."I do the same thing! It's so hard not to picture Claire Foy and Matt Smith while reading this.
Regina, I have not watched the show, but I really enjoyed this book :)
Oooh, then I'd highly recommend the show for you! Season 4 is coming up next month!
Regina wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Loving your cookie analogy 😊...and yes, to liking The Crown and cookies . This sounds a fascinating book... but I always sit through The Crown wondering how accurate it is (and if th..."Totally pictured them the entire time I was reading this. Love the show too and can't wait for the new season.
A cute review Regina! I loved your analogy 😂. Yes, it's tamer than the actual show but I did enjoy it.
Tina wrote: "A cute review Regina! I loved your analogy 😂. Yes, it's tamer than the actual show but I did enjoy it."Aww, thanks Tina! It really is a great book choice for The Crown lovers.
