Reviews by Maxine D. (Chicago, IL)

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The Last Grand Duchess
The Last Grand Duchess: A Novel of Olga Romanov, Imperial Russia, and Revolution
by Bryn Turnbull
The heartbreaking, short life of a cloistered princess. (1/23/2022)
"The Last Grand Duchess" by Bryn Turnbull is a historical novel that concentrates on Olga, the eldest daughter of Nicholas and Alexandra. Unable to avoid their fate the author provides a realistic view into a close knit family that was often stifling and overprotective and …more
My Lovely Wife
My Lovely Wife
by Samantha Downing
Did not find the Characters believable nor likable (12/18/2018)
I basically did not enjoy this book. I marked average instead of poor because I found the book easy to read. Not very original. The story and characters are unrealistic and the story and subject matter are not to my liking. I would not recommend this book to most people.
To Capture What We Cannot Keep
To Capture What We Cannot Keep
by Beatrice Colin
Enjoyed the Descriptions of Paris and The Eiffel Tower (11/18/2017)
I took a while to get into the book although I found it very easy to read and I was immediately drawn into to the setting and the characters. It wasn't until the end that the story and the characters truly came together for me. I thought they could be be more fully …more
The Story of Arthur Truluv
The Story of Arthur Truluv: A Novel
by Elizabeth Berg
Really enjoyed The Story of Arthur Truluv (6/14/2017)
This is the first time I am reading a book by this author and I will be reading others. The characters quickly drew me in and I found myself finishing this book rather quickly. I felt like I could identify with each of the characters in different ways. I lost my mother when …more
The Half Wives
The Half Wives
by Stacia Pelletier
Found it Difficult Read (2/7/2017)
I found this book very difficult to get into and finish. I think the storyline was interesting though the structure was what made it hard to follow and made it not hold my interest. I did not like the author's style of writing.
Victoria
Victoria
by Daisy Goodwin
Very Enjoyable, A Young Queen Victoria came to Life for Me (11/15/2016)
In the 1990's I visited Kensington Palace where I had a wonderful tour which included the telling of Victoria's childhood there. As I began reading I recalled my visit. Knowing that this book is a series on Masterpiece Theatre coming in January, I feel the screenplay must …more
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