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A review by yeahdeadslow
The Misinterpretation of Tara Jupp by Eva Rice
5.0
(Intial review written 1/7/13) I didn't know this was coming out, so the moment I found out I just sat in shock audibly saying, "What... what... what." Etc.
Now that I'm past the shock, I'm SO EXCITED.
I think The Misinterpretation of Tara Jupp is the ever-elusive Dragonfly Summer published under a new title!
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I don't see a pre-order option on amazon yet, and I don't want to spend more than I have to on the UK amazon. (I literally just bought something there five minutes ago.) But I will if I have to, because I've worshiped Eva Rice ever since I read The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets! (Or as close to worship as is healthy....)
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(Review written post-reading, 10/1/13)
It's so hard for me to judge this book objectively. (But why must I be objective, really?) Of course The Misinterpretation of Tara Jupp doesn't reach near that cherished spot in my heart where The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets lives. I feel ridiculous that I feel the need to say that, but if you're reviewing a sort-of sequel to one of your favourite books, these things just come up. Still, I loved this.
Firstly, it was all I could do not to squeal loudly every time there was mention (or in some cases appearances!) of Harry, Penelope, and Charlotte. Those are three of my dearest friends, you see.
And as for Inigo, it was so strange to see that charming young boy all grown up! Especially as he appeared less charming at first, but really he was just more mature, distant, and a bit world-weary.
Tara and her family are such dears! I wouldn't have minded an entire book about them! Though I would've missed the tales of Tara and Lucy's foibles in the mod and mad world of early 60s London.
Maybe this is only 4.5 stars but I am rounding up because of many reasons. Mainly I'm just so happy I finally got to read this book!
Now that I'm past the shock, I'm SO EXCITED.
I think The Misinterpretation of Tara Jupp is the ever-elusive Dragonfly Summer published under a new title!
!!!
!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't see a pre-order option on amazon yet, and I don't want to spend more than I have to on the UK amazon. (I literally just bought something there five minutes ago.) But I will if I have to, because I've worshiped Eva Rice ever since I read The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets! (Or as close to worship as is healthy....)
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(Review written post-reading, 10/1/13)
It's so hard for me to judge this book objectively. (But why must I be objective, really?) Of course The Misinterpretation of Tara Jupp doesn't reach near that cherished spot in my heart where The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets lives. I feel ridiculous that I feel the need to say that, but if you're reviewing a sort-of sequel to one of your favourite books, these things just come up. Still, I loved this.
Firstly, it was all I could do not to squeal loudly every time there was mention (or in some cases appearances!) of Harry, Penelope, and Charlotte. Those are three of my dearest friends, you see.
And as for Inigo, it was so strange to see that charming young boy all grown up! Especially as he appeared less charming at first, but really he was just more mature, distant, and a bit world-weary.
Tara and her family are such dears! I wouldn't have minded an entire book about them! Though I would've missed the tales of Tara and Lucy's foibles in the mod and mad world of early 60s London.
Maybe this is only 4.5 stars but I am rounding up because of many reasons. Mainly I'm just so happy I finally got to read this book!