annarella's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book long time ago and thoroughly enjoyed it as I'm a fan of Georgette Heyer. Even if it's her first book it's highly entertaining and well written.
The language could be considered a bit date but this story also shows she was a master storyteller since the beginning.
All the elements of her future novels are already present and I was happy to re-read it.
The forewords was an interesting look at her work and at historical fiction.
You can read this book as a delightful romp or as a historical document.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
The language could be considered a bit date but this story also shows she was a master storyteller since the beginning.
All the elements of her future novels are already present and I was happy to re-read it.
The forewords was an interesting look at her work and at historical fiction.
You can read this book as a delightful romp or as a historical document.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
rachel_abby_reads's review against another edition
1.0
This book was mostly okay, but I didn't like that everyone sat down to break bread with the villain at the end. Okay, technically, he fed them and left, and didn't really eat with them, but he kidnapped and would have forcibly raped a woman to compel her to marry him, but because nobody wants a scandal, he's let off.
Heyer is a fine author, and I enjoy her books more often than not, but the Regency period of England was FULL of idiocy. Goodness.
Heyer is a fine author, and I enjoy her books more often than not, but the Regency period of England was FULL of idiocy. Goodness.
stefsia's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
eemaa94's review against another edition
5.0
My first georgette heyer book. The language and the delivery of the story was great! Absolutely loved it. It’s the comedic approach to Jane Austen novels. Definitely made me laugh in the book. It did also remind me of Julia Quinn’s style of writing. Definitely recommend
vae's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely still fun, definitely an earlier work. More sensationalist, less tight on plot and character consistency, but still very engaging and Jack is wonderful.
natalier3's review against another edition
3.0
Firstly, my sister is a HUGE fan of Georgette Heyer, and she was intrigued to see how I would like her work. She did tell me she wasn't sure I would like it, seeing as they 'are written in the style of the time' and I find it a challenge to read this style sometimes. I have to really concentrate (which irks me as I want to relax when reading) and it does take me time to adjust to the prose. So, I went into this book tentatively.
The writing is wonderful, made even more special by the fact it was a DEBUT, written when Heyer was just 17.
The plot is smooth and interesting, although I wouldn't use the word gripping. The characters are also interesting to a degree, and not necessarily likeable for the entire book.
A mixed bag for me, but I am intrigued and want to try Heyer's other books. I also have an audiobook of Venetia, due to be published on the same day as The Black Moth, so I look forward to this one!
The writing is wonderful, made even more special by the fact it was a DEBUT, written when Heyer was just 17.
The plot is smooth and interesting, although I wouldn't use the word gripping. The characters are also interesting to a degree, and not necessarily likeable for the entire book.
A mixed bag for me, but I am intrigued and want to try Heyer's other books. I also have an audiobook of Venetia, due to be published on the same day as The Black Moth, so I look forward to this one!
magdon's review against another edition
3.0
Not her best but since she wrote it at 15 I'll let that slide :)
majkia's review against another edition
5.0
Enjoyable romp. A bit predictable but then it was supposed to be!
shallowgal00's review against another edition
4.0
3 and a half stars ~ entertaining read, genre-specific. Not a bodice ripper like Outlander, but has notes of that.
Heyer is known as the Queen of Regency Romances, with millions of books sold ~ she's obviously doing something right.
Heyer is known as the Queen of Regency Romances, with millions of books sold ~ she's obviously doing something right.
daisymama's review against another edition
4.0
I liked it... but it all seems to tumble together at the end, and I'm not entirely fond of the "tragedy becomes comedy" type twist. I can't help but wish that the villain would have been more thoroughly punished... or put in his place... or something.