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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
Ah, a Georgette Heyer I had somehow missed. And one of her best ones, too! Glad Sourcebooks finally came out with an edition.
Fun to see Heyer create characters with more nuance than usual, and of course her writing is always a treat...
Fun to see Heyer create characters with more nuance than usual, and of course her writing is always a treat...
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I spent the first few chapters trying to diagnose the hero on the autistic spectrum (which, now that I think of it, wouldn’t be a bad start to write the modernization of this book). Phoebe, the lead female, made the book enjoyable. So I was particularly annoyed that every character kept pointing out her plainness. I’m all about non-conforming heroines, but it felt to me like they were constantly calling her ugly and then patting themselves on the back for it.
I’d like to read a synopsis of a modern Sylvester, except maybe with a different Paris subplot.
I’d like to read a synopsis of a modern Sylvester, except maybe with a different Paris subplot.
On occasion, I reread a few of Georgette Heyer’s Regency romances, which have been some of my favorite reading for many years. Just recently, I reread Sylvester, which in some editions is titled Sylvester, or the Wicked Uncle.
See my complete review here:
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See my complete review here:
http://whatmeread.wordpress.com/tag/sylvester/
More like 3.5 stars. Enjoyable, charming, funny, squeaky clean Regency romance.
Sylvester is a nonsensical romp through Regency England bordering on a farce.
The characters are a parody and fun to laugh over.
There are elements to argue that Sylvester is a Byronic Hero, such as...
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The characters are a parody and fun to laugh over.
There are elements to argue that Sylvester is a Byronic Hero, such as...
To read the full review go to www.talesuntangled.wordpress.com
maybe my fav heyer yet!!! bookish heroine who writes a novel about her future betrothed w/ him as the villainous count. very fun!!