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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
dark
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
This was an enjoyable read. It had a good mix of action, romance, and even botanical elements. Quite a lot of botanical elements actually. I thought it might be a slog for me to get through some of botanical parts, but I was actually getting into it! The pacing suffers a bit in places and gets long-winded. But wasn't too bad for me.
I think someone who likes flowers might find tis story a little more interesting then what I have. But I still look forward to reading another book from the author.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Predictable and slightly boring, but I enjoyed the medieval feeling of it.
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
I read The Count of Monte Cristo a few months ago. After I finished, I declared Dumas a literary genius. With high expectations, I set a goal to read all his works.
The Black Tulip is similar to The Count in plot. It follows the wrongly imprisoned Cornelius Van Baerle and his dedication to growing a black tulip.
In the beginning, I liked what I was reading. I was sure I'd devour this short novel. However, it took me twenty-four days to finish this book. I had to force myself to pick it up. I waited patiently for the "I'm hooked" moment, but it never arrived.
Although this novel wasn't great, it's not bad either. I enjoyed the themes and Dumas's prose. Would I recommend it? I've been tossing this question around in my head for the last hour. I would, but only if you're familiar with Dumas. I strongly suggest reading another book if it's your first Dumas!
The Black Tulip is similar to The Count in plot. It follows the wrongly imprisoned Cornelius Van Baerle and his dedication to growing a black tulip.
In the beginning, I liked what I was reading. I was sure I'd devour this short novel. However, it took me twenty-four days to finish this book. I had to force myself to pick it up. I waited patiently for the "I'm hooked" moment, but it never arrived.
Although this novel wasn't great, it's not bad either. I enjoyed the themes and Dumas's prose. Would I recommend it? I've been tossing this question around in my head for the last hour. I would, but only if you're familiar with Dumas. I strongly suggest reading another book if it's your first Dumas!
adventurous
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
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Don't misjudge books left long unread. On the eve of an anniversary or the simple dawning of a new day, you'll finally open that dormant book, you'll doubt the pages yet to come by the first, or the last as is your wont; then you'll turn that page and read, turn and read, turn then read.