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nmorin's review against another edition
4.0
This was fun!! Much better than the nonesuch. More of a comedy of errors than a romance??
bluestarfish's review against another edition
3.0
Much enjoyable silly silliness. Not sure why I enjoy Georgette Heyer as much as I do, but it is a great little read among more serious tomes (that take themselves too seriously...). Tom is a great character.
cimorene1558's review against another edition
4.0
Another Heyer that I wonder if I really have read before, or just thought I did. Lots of fun!
annmaries's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
The dialog was a bit slangy and long-winded, but the story itself was hilarious. I loved Gilly, the hero, and his misadventures. I would have loved to see more of Harriett, his ladylove, but I enjoyed their dynamic immensely. A very enjoyable, light read -- one I'll come back to again!
The dialog was a bit slangy and long-winded, but the story itself was hilarious. I loved Gilly, the hero, and his misadventures. I would have loved to see more of Harriett, his ladylove, but I enjoyed their dynamic immensely. A very enjoyable, light read -- one I'll come back to again!
forever_day's review against another edition
4.0
I love Gilly - he is my absolute favourite of all the Heyer heroes I have read so far.
The book itself is far more a coming-of-age than a romance, which I sort of wish I had known at the start to correctly set my expectations. It was still very enjoyable however- there was a lot of dry humour from Gilly and a rollicking plot (which requires a significant suspension of disbelief but, partially because of this, is a lot of fun) This is my third Heyer of the year and the previous two were a bit same-y, but this one felt like it stood out (even if it contained a lot of familiar elements).
There could have been a bit more development in the romance - there's not quite enough to fully convince me of the reasons his feelings changed (but at the same time I was convinced that they would be very happy together).
Overall, very enjoyable.
(random extra:
I do really enjoy the way children are actual characters in Heyer and play such a big role
Also, I think this is the first book I've read to mention my hometown, so automatic bonus points)
The book itself is far more a coming-of-age than a romance, which I sort of wish I had known at the start to correctly set my expectations. It was still very enjoyable however- there was a lot of dry humour from Gilly and a rollicking plot (which requires a significant suspension of disbelief but, partially because of this, is a lot of fun) This is my third Heyer of the year and the previous two were a bit same-y, but this one felt like it stood out (even if it contained a lot of familiar elements).
There could have been a bit more development in the romance - there's not quite enough to fully convince me of the reasons his feelings changed (but at the same time I was convinced that they would be very happy together).
Overall, very enjoyable.
(random extra:
I do really enjoy the way children are actual characters in Heyer and play such a big role
Also, I think this is the first book I've read to mention my hometown, so automatic bonus points)
rosalind25e55's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
missayme's review against another edition
3.0
Another solid and fun story. Heyer is going to be my guilty pleasures for '09 methinks.
violinknitter's review against another edition
4.0
Definite similarities to SPRIG MUSLIN, but oh! So much fun!
ETA: Book love!!! Lady Harriet doesn't get enough attention.
ETA: Book love!!! Lady Harriet doesn't get enough attention.
esme_ella's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
evieintheshire's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75