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anbananova's review against another edition
3.0
the mother and the way she influenced fmc spoiled the book for me. sometimes fmc with her anger and bitterness reminded me of the mother too much. at least there was no pregnancy trope as i was afraid there would be bc of the parallel between generations and their mistakes.
the book had no reason to be that long. nothing happened. it easily could’ve been twice shorter.
the book had no reason to be that long. nothing happened. it easily could’ve been twice shorter.
i liked the chemistry between mmc and fmc and their alive dialogue.
“Blue-blooded snob,” she muttered.
“Wasp-tongued viper.”
They settled into an angry silence for the rest of the drive.”
“Mrs. Sweeney.” Desperate, Maggie grabbed at Christine’s sleeve. “Couldn’t you just tell him I’ve died? They could make a lovely wake out of the showing. And as a rule, you make more of a profit off a dead artist than a live one.”
“So how can I have sworn at you?”
“Over your hideous machine—which I tossed into the garbage this very morning.”
Very calmly, he made a note on a pad.
“Don’t start that.”
“I’m merely noting down that you need a replacement for your answering machine.”
lrb610's review against another edition
4.0
So I just finished reading this book for the third time I believe and am happy to say that the book still holds up over time and multiple readings. It is the first book in the "Born in" trilogy and a very good start to the series. One of the best things about these books is that even though they have common themes with some of Nora's other trilogies set in Ireland they have a distinct feel that is unique to them. After reading this book and enjoying it again it is very easy to recommend this book to any one who enjoys a traditional romance.
stephlunatic's review against another edition
2.0
Call me crazy, but even with the locale of rural Ireland as well as Dublin, I just don't get that excited about contemporary romance. I prefer my romance to have some supernatural/magical/paranormal involvement. Or at the very least a good secondary plot. This one is just all about the romance, which I might be a little too jaded for.
bookeliina's review against another edition
5.0
Atkal pārlasīju. Robertsas grāmatas ir kā šokolāde - ar vienu gabaliņu nepietiek.
jnvv_reads's review against another edition
5.0
This is my current read. I started a new trilogy of Nora Roberts & as expected of her, another fun experience for the reader.
The story is centered on Maggie the glass artist & Rogan the gallery owner. The very interesting part is both Rogan & Maggie have really strong personalities & usually people of both this type as a couple, don't get along. I wonder if they would really end up together.
I'm halfway & I think I could finish this book tonight. So many takeaways already in the first chapters. I've yet to know what happened between the parents of Maggie.
Why is marriage a prison to them?
Why do they feel that they're stuck in purgatory?
Also, I feel sad for Maggie cause somehow she's blaming herself why her parents feel that way.
These are some of my favorite lines in this book:
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The story is centered on Maggie the glass artist & Rogan the gallery owner. The very interesting part is both Rogan & Maggie have really strong personalities & usually people of both this type as a couple, don't get along. I wonder if they would really end up together.
I'm halfway & I think I could finish this book tonight. So many takeaways already in the first chapters. I've yet to know what happened between the parents of Maggie.
Why is marriage a prison to them?
Why do they feel that they're stuck in purgatory?
Also, I feel sad for Maggie cause somehow she's blaming herself why her parents feel that way.
These are some of my favorite lines in this book:
"
elletivo's review against another edition
3.0
If from time to time she grew frustrated or restless, she had only to remind herself that she was where she needed to be, and doing what she chose to do.
This book was fascinating. To be clear, this was my first Nora Roberts experience -- and I think my first foray into what I'd deem "classic romance fiction." Some of it was cheesy. Some of it was "who even TALKS LIKE THIS" worthy. But I actually thought the story was entertaining, and I'm a sucker for anything set in Ireland. It's not breaking any ground in writing, but it gets the job done, and I'll probably read the sequel.
This book was fascinating. To be clear, this was my first Nora Roberts experience -- and I think my first foray into what I'd deem "classic romance fiction." Some of it was cheesy. Some of it was "who even TALKS LIKE THIS" worthy. But I actually thought the story was entertaining, and I'm a sucker for anything set in Ireland. It's not breaking any ground in writing, but it gets the job done, and I'll probably read the sequel.
chrys_marin's review against another edition
3.0
Very classical Nora Roberts; if you have read most of her work (ehem, like I have done) you will recognise her early to mid-90s type of work. "Born in Fire" is the first part of a trilogy that follows the life of the Irish Concannon sisters. This first instalment is about Margaret Mary (aka Maggie), a glass artist who struggles between her ambition of becoming famous and rich and her love for her sister and a need to be alone, which would bound her to stay in her small hometown in Clare. Rogan Sweeney, the famous owner of art galleries all around the world, is interested in Maggie's work and granting her wish of making her rich and famous. Although Maggie and Rogan are from completely different worlds and have clashing personalities, the attraction between the two is undeniable--as they say, opposites attract.
As with most Roberts's books, it is a fun easy read, not very memorable but definitely enjoyable.
As with most Roberts's books, it is a fun easy read, not very memorable but definitely enjoyable.
hilalia's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5