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aradne's review against another edition
2.0
There was noting wrong here, I just wasn't pulled in.
This was clean enough of a read that I was satisfied, although not quite like what I was expecting. The search for a great regency writer continues. :)
This was clean enough of a read that I was satisfied, although not quite like what I was expecting. The search for a great regency writer continues. :)
lgb98's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.5
bekahgern's review against another edition
4.0
The first time I read Venetia, it was an ebook, and I loved it and gave it 5 stars. I thought I would love listening to the audio because I love Richard Armitage as a narrator. But it's an abridged version and I didn't love it quite as much as a result. It lacked some of the feeling and connection I felt for it the first time I read it.
verydazedragon's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
More pining would’ve made this book better. It was just so long… I like the concept, and I like the characters, but it just took forever to get where we were going.
lucyandherbooks's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sherwoodreads's review against another edition
There is so much going for this romance--a beautiful heroine who is intelligent, a rakish, cynical hero who reads--the bookish brother whose acerb wit makes a great third. But in some of her later books Heyer gets heavy handed with the Mrs. Norris or Lady Catherine type figure, and keeps them onstage for really unpleasant scenes far too long. So it is with the Evil Mother-in-law here. When she's not on stage being Eeeevile, the romance is great, and the ending is extra fun when Venetia sets out to . . . well, no spoilers. I'd give this five stars whenever the Evil Mother in Law is not on stage, and two stars during those tedious scenes.
musti18's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mal_eficent's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
This is definitely one of the more original Heyers I've read, and one of the best!
While I won't put it up in the ranks of Black Sheep, it's a riot to read from start to finish. The age gap is, for once, appropriate even by our standards; the couple is delightful; the plot more complex than just couple stare woefully at each other for 300 pages; and it's not resolved by someone going off to get shot or kidnapped! It was even understandable as an ebook – sometimes I lose track of who is who during the beginning of a Heyer, but that was definitely not the case here.
If you're looking for a Regency romance that isn't focussed on rank or danger, this is definitely one to pick up. If you enjoyed this and want another Heyer to try, I'd recommend The Quiet Gentleman or The Unknown Ajax.
While I won't put it up in the ranks of Black Sheep, it's a riot to read from start to finish. The age gap is, for once, appropriate even by our standards; the couple is delightful; the plot more complex than just couple stare woefully at each other for 300 pages; and it's not resolved by someone going off to get shot or kidnapped! It was even understandable as an ebook – sometimes I lose track of who is who during the beginning of a Heyer, but that was definitely not the case here.
If you're looking for a Regency romance that isn't focussed on rank or danger, this is definitely one to pick up. If you enjoyed this and want another Heyer to try, I'd recommend The Quiet Gentleman or The Unknown Ajax.
sydsnot71's review against another edition
5.0
Ah, sometimes you need a bit of romance in your life. Especially if it comes dressed in Regency outfits and isn't Jane Austen. Not that there's a problem with Austen but she is a tad ubiquitous. I mean instead of making another film of Pride & Prejudice, Emma or Sense and Sensibility why not have a go at adapting Venetia.
It's great. Two fantastic central characters - Venetia has placed herself high in my list of female fictional heroines and Demeral has the right combination of wit and dash as to be a delight - and the supporting characters all have a certain amount of interest to them t0o, including the servants and staff. What I didn't expect of Georgette Heyer was to find her as funny as I did. But come on Venetia is a female character worth cheering on. She's not bullied or pushed into anything she doesn't want to do. She doesn't suffer fools. She's a joy.
For that reason alone this book is highly recommended.
It's great. Two fantastic central characters - Venetia has placed herself high in my list of female fictional heroines and Demeral has the right combination of wit and dash as to be a delight - and the supporting characters all have a certain amount of interest to them t0o, including the servants and staff. What I didn't expect of Georgette Heyer was to find her as funny as I did. But come on Venetia is a female character worth cheering on. She's not bullied or pushed into anything she doesn't want to do. She doesn't suffer fools. She's a joy.
For that reason alone this book is highly recommended.