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camigonzari's review
5.0
Completely loved it. The author guides the reader into picturing scenarios in the most accurate way with the given details
marianacastroe8's review
3.0
Lo que puedo concluir de esta novela es que María Dueñas es una gran escritora, pero esta, sin duda no es una gran novela. Tiene un par de personajes interesantes y bien desarrollados pero la historia no es muy profunda. La trama cae cuatro capítulos después de haber llegado a Jerez. Si bien me interesó la novela porque en la contraportada se menciona la minería y la vinicultura, no se hace una exposición muy detallada de ninguna de ellas. No recomendaría este libro pero sí volvería a leer algo de María Dueñas.
ldv's review against another edition
2.0
Cheesy predictable soap opera.
At times it feels like a unpolished draft. Characters make unexplained leaps and details are lacking when other places they are explicit. The man character flips between stoic self-made high class businessman and impulsive, selfish renegade. He has a trusted advisor whom he repeatedly ignores and a 15 yr loyal servant who he treats like a rookie. His decisions are not logical but the author treats them as if there are no alternative options.
At other times, the story reads like the author is hoping her story will be made into a movie. There are many locations and scenes that would be big budget but impactful and entertaining on screen. Mexico to Cuba to Spain, plenty of saloons, balls, mansions, sweeping vistas and cultural locations to keep it interesting. Plus a lot of drama at every turn. Obviously there is a love story to cap it all off.
Read A Time in Between by this author and give this one a pass. Or take it to the beach, where it does work.
At times it feels like a unpolished draft. Characters make unexplained leaps and details are lacking when other places they are explicit. The man character flips between stoic self-made high class businessman and impulsive, selfish renegade. He has a trusted advisor whom he repeatedly ignores and a 15 yr loyal servant who he treats like a rookie. His decisions are not logical but the author treats them as if there are no alternative options.
At other times, the story reads like the author is hoping her story will be made into a movie. There are many locations and scenes that would be big budget but impactful and entertaining on screen. Mexico to Cuba to Spain, plenty of saloons, balls, mansions, sweeping vistas and cultural locations to keep it interesting. Plus a lot of drama at every turn. Obviously there is a love story to cap it all off.
Read A Time in Between by this author and give this one a pass. Or take it to the beach, where it does work.
teresavh's review
4.0
Es un buen libro palomero. Para leer cuando anda uno aburrido, no es trascendente pero es lindo. Totalmente mi tipo porque es histórico, pero no es la gran cosa realmente.
Estuvo bien, pues.
Estuvo bien, pues.
barbaraclaros's review
4.0
A pesar de que compré este libro esperando romance y de la decepción de llevar bastantes páginas leídas sin conocer a la mujer que prometía la sinopsis, empecé a devorar este libro apenas llegó a la segunda parte, siendo la primera parte un poco difícil de agarrarle el ritmo.
Igual pronto me empecé a preocupar más por Mauro que por el romance, hasta el punto de que me olvidé de buscarle amor donde no había, así que si, buen libro.
Igual pronto me empecé a preocupar más por Mauro que por el romance, hasta el punto de que me olvidé de buscarle amor donde no había, así que si, buen libro.
duckyquack's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
Wow this book hurt my brain at times trying to keep track of everything. But I loved it. Beautifully written, heart throbbing moments, rich strong characters, what more could u ask for? I'd say it's worth the hurt brain
jenni00789's review against another edition
5.0
This is a book that most readers probably give up on after 15 chapters. But the groundwork interweaving during the main character to a destiny that isn’t even realized until 25-30 chapters in is important.
Once the main character Mauro meets Soledad the book becomes very compelling, romantic, and eventful. Worth the investment of time.
Once the main character Mauro meets Soledad the book becomes very compelling, romantic, and eventful. Worth the investment of time.
onmyown's review against another edition
4.0
Come con Sira Quiroga, Mauro Larrea mi ha incollato alla sua storia con l'Attack.
twistinthetale's review against another edition
2.0
This was a lengthy (at times it felt interminably long) saga about a man who leaves Mexico to try to recover his lost fortunes. His travels take him to Andalusia and an abandoned vineyard. This story has many fractured relationships but none are particularly appealing. Even the protagonist fails to really find a sympathetic audience. This is a rambling story that holds some promise that unfortunately goes unrealized.