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I have had this book on my to-be-read shelf for nine years. It was the release of the Hulu series that encouraged me to read it now. I always have to read the book before I watch the TV show or movie as I like to go into a book knowing very little and let my imagination do the thinking for me. I am kicking myself for waiting so long to read this. Science Fiction or Fantasy is not really my thing but I love historical fiction and had heard many great things about this book. They weren't wrong and I was so pleasantly surprised. I also promised myself last year that I would think a little more outside the box, and my usual genres. Am I ever glad I did as I was rewarded with an amazing adventure.
What an excellent way to start my reading year, a five-star read! I managed this one in a couple of sittings as I was engrossed in the simplistic writing style and the way the characters were all both good and evil, it made them well-rounded and true to life. I was enamoured with the way the varying relationships were written as well as the dialogue. Butler is a master of the genre and I cannot wait to read her other works. All. The. Stars.
I have had this book on my to-be-read shelf for nine years. It was the release of the Hulu series that encouraged me to read it now. I always have to read the book before I watch the TV show or movie as I like to go into a book knowing very little and let my imagination do the thinking for me. I am kicking myself for waiting so long to read this. Science Fiction or Fantasy is not really my thing but I love historical fiction and had heard many great things about this book. They weren't wrong and I was so pleasantly surprised. I also promised myself last year that I would think a little more outside the box, and my usual genres. Am I ever glad I did as I was rewarded with an amazing adventure.
What an excellent way to start my reading year, a five-star read! I managed this one in a couple of sittings as I was engrossed in the simplistic writing style and the way the characters were all both good and evil, it made them well-rounded and true to life. I was enamoured with the way the varying relationships were written as well as the dialogue. Butler is a master of the genre and I cannot wait to read her other works. All. The. Stars.
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Jan 03, 2023 09:18AM
Great review, Shelley! I love this book too!
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Tim wrote: "Great review, Shelley! I love this book too!"Thanks so much, Tim! I adored this! 🤗❤️📚
Sounds awesome. I’ll add it to my tbr (and hopefully get to it sooner than later!).
Christy H wrote: "Sounds awesome. I’ll add it to my tbr (and hopefully get to it sooner than later!)."Dont wait nine years, like I did! 🤣
A terrific start to the new year. This sounds like a great read, and you've given an excellent write-up, Shelley!Wishing you a booktastic 2023!🎉📚
Kimber wrote: "A terrific start to the new year. This sounds like a great read, and you've given an excellent write-up, Shelley!Wishing you a booktastic 2023!🎉📚"
Thank you, Kimber and Happy New Year! 🎉🥰
Awesome to get a 5 star so early in January! Thanks for alerting me to the new series. I just might have to read this one too! Great review Shelley!
I'm looking forward to watching the series, hope it lives up to the book.
Sofia wrote: "I'm looking forward to watching the series, hope it lives up to the book."I have only watched the first episode and they have butchered the book. ☹️
that is disappointing
Wonderful review! It’s been on my tbr for a year so I will try to bump it to the top!! 📚✨�
Sofia wrote: "that is disappointing"It really is because it would have been great if they just followed the book. 🤷♀�
Rhonda wrote: "Wonderful review! It’s been on my tbr for a year so I will try to bump it to the top!! 📚✨�"Thank you, Rhonda. Please dont wait nine years like i did!
It was on my TBR for a long time as well. I was also very pleasantly surprised. The fact this was published in 1979 was totally unexpected for me.
Andrea wrote: "It was on my TBR for a long time as well. I was also very pleasantly surprised. The fact this was published in 1979 was totally unexpected for me."I am kicking myself for not reading this author sooner!
loved the book and everything I've read by her- didn't love or even like the series
Bonnie wrote: "loved the book and everything I've read by her- didn't love or even like the series"I agree Bonnie! The series was terrible, they murdered the book!
I haven't heard of this as a tv show. I read the book a long time ago and liked it.
Echo wrote: "I haven't heard of this as a tv show. I read the book a long time ago and liked it."Don't bother with the series, they butchered it. 🤯
Beautiful review, Shelley!
Tamar...playing hooky for a few hours today wrote: "Beautiful review, Shelley!"Thanks so much, Tamar. 🤗💕
