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kc_kyla_b's review against another edition
3.0
This book was reviewed by the creator of Downton Abby, so it piqued my interest. I listed to this book on audio. I love audio books because I drive a lot! This book is about a young girl named Frances who figures out what she wants at exactly the wrong time; much like Mary from Downton Abby, but with red hair. This book was sexier than I thought it would be. It is definitely ADULT fiction. I gave it a 3 because I thought her flippantness was annoying. I like reading about strong female characters and Frances is painfully naive. At times you don't want things going her way because of how foolish she acts. The book does end with a happy ending! Hope that's not too much of a spoiler.
millerhj718's review against another edition
1.0
Well written, but I really could not garner any sympathy for the main character. I just didn't enjoy the story.
kellymc03's review against another edition
4.0
South Africa in the late 1800s during the diamond frenzy! Enjoyed this book!
ktweedy87's review against another edition
1.0
Horribly written and ridiculously predictable. I read it quickly just to get it over with. I felt like the author was trying to write Gone With the Wind but in South Africa.
afutt92's review against another edition
2.0
This book was enjoyable, and Jennifer McVeigh is a talented author. However, its heroine was one of the most frustrating characters I've encountered in a while, and it was highly difficult to sympathize with Frances.
msvenner's review against another edition
3.0
Maybe 2.5. I loved the setting of South Africa and historical interest. The main character grew on me but not enough. She starts and a spoiled but soon penniless daughter of a rich man but us forced to emigrate to South Africa to marry a man she hardly knows. I found her a little too one dimensional despite the best efforts of the author. In fact, the three main characters seemed to lack depth but the setting and supporting characters carried the day. I'd be curious to hear someone else's response to this one.
bookerage's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-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
5.0
A great story about love, self-discovery and adventure. Strong character development and beautiful descriptive writing. I highly recommend this book.
macielliott's review against another edition
4.0
I had really high expectations for this book because McVeigh’s other novel “Leopard at the Door” is one of my all time favorites. I was pleased, however I did not enjoy it nearly as much as “Leopard at the Door.” The story was intriguing, especially if you’re at all interested in the colonization of South Africa. I also think McVeigh does a beautiful job with descriptions in both stories, and I love that in a writer. She painted a perfect picture, to which I felt I could see exactly what the Frances was seeing. For me, the only negative part of this book is Frances. You will likely become annoyed with her quite quickly. She is much different than the typical heroine, and I cannot decide if that is a good or a bad thing. If you liked “Leopard at the Door,” “The Fever Tree” is definitely worth the read.