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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
I mix this one up with Black Sheep in my head. Both novels are about women who fall for rude men, who they can speak their minds to. I liked this one more than I remembered. Her comic characters are always delightful, and her books are unfailing comfort reads. A funny, light, fluffy read.
Not my favorite Heyer but light, frothy fun anyway. (In this case, I like our heroine Annis very much but her hero is definitely not my favorite of Heyer's oeuvre.)
One of my favourites, the lady is smart and sharp and all the simpering is left to background players.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
This is one of Heyer's slower paced books and takes a while to get going, but I like that this features older characters that are already established and set in their ways a bit, and I like how they complement each other. The characters around them are at times delightful, at times annoying (but they are meant to be in those cases).
I love Oliver, although it takes a while for him to actually arrive on the scene. I like that he is blunt and "rude" but that Annis is not put off by him and likes him anyways. He's actually not a mean character, he just isn't used to putting himself out for people or suffering fools. I like that Annis is confident and independent and that they both seem to understand each other and appreciate each other.
It's quiet, drawing-room type of book where not much happens, and yet it draws me back often.
I love Oliver, although it takes a while for him to actually arrive on the scene. I like that he is blunt and "rude" but that Annis is not put off by him and likes him anyways. He's actually not a mean character, he just isn't used to putting himself out for people or suffering fools. I like that Annis is confident and independent and that they both seem to understand each other and appreciate each other.
It's quiet, drawing-room type of book where not much happens, and yet it draws me back often.
I don’t get it.
Maybe I have been spoilt by Jane Austen and by Regency novels written in recent years.
I will say that it’s clear that Heyer has done her research on the era. There are so many details that show that. But plot-wise I am confused and I don’t understand why our heroine likes the love interest. I finished the book much in the way one struggles to look away from a car accident.
Maybe I have been spoilt by Jane Austen and by Regency novels written in recent years.
I will say that it’s clear that Heyer has done her research on the era. There are so many details that show that. But plot-wise I am confused and I don’t understand why our heroine likes the love interest. I finished the book much in the way one struggles to look away from a car accident.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I should *hate* to be pitchforked into the Ton.
I loved saucy Annis, I loved the detestable Oliver, and that proposal scene *swoon*
Reread 12/2023
Reread 12/2023
Own.
I picked this up at the library book sale and it was just the thing to read after the heavy-reading Lord of the Rings books. A light, witty, quick read with a happy ending for all involved and not a lot of effort on the reader's part.
I do appreciate Heyer's examination of the theme of independence, Annis is "independent" in many ways, Lucilla and Ninian are under a forced "dependence," Miss Farlow is dependent because of a lack of means, etc. Heyer does a good job of showing how inter-dependent we are despite our circumstances, yet she doesn't hit us over the head with the idea.
Look, I'm not trying to say that Heyer's writing is great literature by any means. As light romances, I appreciate what other reviewers on GoodReads find a negative: the older mores. I enjoy Heyer's writing, though; she often introduces themes to consider in interesting ways, and I find the Regency Period fascinating. However, I've found that one at a time seems the best policy, and will read something else next.
I picked this up at the library book sale and it was just the thing to read after the heavy-reading Lord of the Rings books. A light, witty, quick read with a happy ending for all involved and not a lot of effort on the reader's part.
I do appreciate Heyer's examination of the theme of independence, Annis is "independent" in many ways, Lucilla and Ninian are under a forced "dependence," Miss Farlow is dependent because of a lack of means, etc. Heyer does a good job of showing how inter-dependent we are despite our circumstances, yet she doesn't hit us over the head with the idea.
Look, I'm not trying to say that Heyer's writing is great literature by any means. As light romances, I appreciate what other reviewers on GoodReads find a negative: the older mores. I enjoy Heyer's writing, though; she often introduces themes to consider in interesting ways, and I find the Regency Period fascinating. However, I've found that one at a time seems the best policy, and will read something else next.