2frangipani2's review against another edition
4.0
This book kept me hooked and I loved the different storylines and periods in history. Be prepared to start off with two parallel storylines that at first do not seem to ever come together, butt then mesh quite nicely. I was originally turned off by all the negative reviews, but am very glad that I gave this book a try. I enjoyed it very much, but definitely enjoyed the historical characters and storyline the most.
yumyumhelen's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to give this book 4 stars because I loved Anni's story so much, but the modern day storyline felt very weak in comparison. Also the last 30 pages or so made me feel quite uncomfortable with some of the descriptions, which was disappointing because I do love Lucinda Riley as a writer!
ditte's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
booksbycc's review against another edition
5.0
The Midnight Rose - Lucinda Riley
Published 2013
"For Leonora"
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When Rebecca is offered a diamond ring and congratulations from the world's press, she packs a bag and flees the country. Little did she know what she would become apart of...
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India and England has long since been in some sort of relationship. And for Ari that relationship runs to the very root of his existence.
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Two people fleeing their countries for various reasons of the heart, meet on the other side of the world and together journey back and forth between the 1st world War, Indian Palaces, Maharani and Maharaja's, Prince and Princesses and reality.
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Spellbinding storytelling' - Choice
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I agree! This book was all consuming. Yeah I know I always rave about her, but she feeds my soul with good literature so I'm here for it
Published 2013
"For Leonora"
.
When Rebecca is offered a diamond ring and congratulations from the world's press, she packs a bag and flees the country. Little did she know what she would become apart of...
.
India and England has long since been in some sort of relationship. And for Ari that relationship runs to the very root of his existence.
.
Two people fleeing their countries for various reasons of the heart, meet on the other side of the world and together journey back and forth between the 1st world War, Indian Palaces, Maharani and Maharaja's, Prince and Princesses and reality.
.
Spellbinding storytelling' - Choice
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I agree! This book was all consuming. Yeah I know I always rave about her, but she feeds my soul with good literature so I'm here for it
hekate24's review against another edition
2.0
Well. This is frustrating.
I was prepared to give this book four stars. It had some serious flaws, mind you. Trite dialogue ("I just want to make love to my girl"), one-dimensional heroes and villains, the thing where the narrative totally skips over relationship building moments and tells you the characters are in love, etc etc. However I was curious enough about where the story might head, and was decently engaged. It did a pretty good job of balancing two different storylines as well. So the quality wasn't the best, but the entertainment was pretty nice.
But then in the last hour (I was listening to an audiobook) it threw a curve ball of transphobia and ableism. Deux ex machina transphobia and ableism at that. I'm pretty furious about it. Therefore this book gets two overly generous stars.
I was prepared to give this book four stars. It had some serious flaws, mind you. Trite dialogue ("I just want to make love to my girl"), one-dimensional heroes and villains, the thing where the narrative totally skips over relationship building moments and tells you the characters are in love, etc etc. However I was curious enough about where the story might head, and was decently engaged. It did a pretty good job of balancing two different storylines as well. So the quality wasn't the best, but the entertainment was pretty nice.
But then in the last hour (I was listening to an audiobook) it threw a curve ball of transphobia and ableism. Deux ex machina transphobia and ableism at that. I'm pretty furious about it. Therefore this book gets two overly generous stars.
minimalistbibliophile's review
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
wytherwytch's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Racism, Abandonment, and Child death
Moderate: Drug use, Drug abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: War, Pregnancy, Vomit, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
lottareadsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
4.75