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3.04 AVERAGE
3.04 AVERAGE
Absolutely awful. From the poor scene transitions, the plodding plot, and just overall boring nature of this book there is nothing to leave you wondering what may be happening or any air of mystery. Save yourself the time, just read the first chapter or two and you will know exactly what is happening (if you can even push yourself to read that far).
Ugh. It's happening. Every once in a while I find a good old pulpy paperback novel. Every once in a while I'll pick one up at a used book store and hope that I've found a good one. They're usually very short, maybe 150-170 pages. No big deal to finish. There's a sinister looking cover: a young woman in distress, usually running or looking over her shoulder at that something sinister, long hair flowing in the wind. It has that wonderful, musty, old book smell. And every once in a while the story is pretty good; thin at some plot points but good enough that I'll finish it. A good, fast read. A Dorothy Eden, if I'm very lucky.
No such luck. What would normally take me two nights of bed reading has extended well beyond what it should. This review alone is longer than it should be. What's it about? An older woman, Mrs Moffat, befriends a young man with a red beard who once lived next door to her when he was a little boy. He was friends with her son years ago. He does work for her at her home in return for a place to stay. It's supposed to be temporary. At night, he writes short notes to "Smitty." I have no idea who Smitty is and it's getting a little annoying because he's supposed to mean something to the story. Mrs Moffat's granddaughter arrives to visit and suspects something amiss with the red beard. She's probably right.
I'm half way through the book and that's all that's happened. I just need to sit down for an hour and finish it already. I could have finished it by now if I wasn't writing about how bad it is.
No such luck. What would normally take me two nights of bed reading has extended well beyond what it should. This review alone is longer than it should be. What's it about? An older woman, Mrs Moffat, befriends a young man with a red beard who once lived next door to her when he was a little boy. He was friends with her son years ago. He does work for her at her home in return for a place to stay. It's supposed to be temporary. At night, he writes short notes to "Smitty." I have no idea who Smitty is and it's getting a little annoying because he's supposed to mean something to the story. Mrs Moffat's granddaughter arrives to visit and suspects something amiss with the red beard. She's probably right.
I'm half way through the book and that's all that's happened. I just need to sit down for an hour and finish it already. I could have finished it by now if I wasn't writing about how bad it is.
This was a great story. This was Kailin Gow's first adult book. I thought it was a great adult debut. The story was about Serena Singleton is a young musical composer who is looking for an advisor. She wants the advisor to be the sexy, and charming, Professor Sebastian Sorensen.
However, their first meeting did not end very well. Sebastian Sorensen gave her an ultimatum after she was late for her appointment and asked her to be a date to his family's fundraiser. Then, they begin a relationship that is really steamy.
Serena Singleton is a very talented woman who wants to be a composer just like Sebastian Sorensen. She is smart and sweet. She has been through some bad things in the past such as the fact her father left her at the age of 8 and her mother's passing. She is also a bit hotheaded.
Sebastian Sorensen is a very admirable professor and composer. He is adored by all of his students as he helps them bring out what is necessary for their music. He is from a rich family. However, his family does not care about the well-being of Sebastian, but more about themselves. He is sexy and charming.
The story gets a little bit weird. As the story progresses, another character named Price, comes into the picture and takes Serena and makes him his property. The ending was sad as Serena and Sebastian have to stop loving each other. Overall, a great adult debut.
However, their first meeting did not end very well. Sebastian Sorensen gave her an ultimatum after she was late for her appointment and asked her to be a date to his family's fundraiser. Then, they begin a relationship that is really steamy.
Serena Singleton is a very talented woman who wants to be a composer just like Sebastian Sorensen. She is smart and sweet. She has been through some bad things in the past such as the fact her father left her at the age of 8 and her mother's passing. She is also a bit hotheaded.
Sebastian Sorensen is a very admirable professor and composer. He is adored by all of his students as he helps them bring out what is necessary for their music. He is from a rich family. However, his family does not care about the well-being of Sebastian, but more about themselves. He is sexy and charming.
The story gets a little bit weird. As the story progresses, another character named Price, comes into the picture and takes Serena and makes him his property. The ending was sad as Serena and Sebastian have to stop loving each other. Overall, a great adult debut.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Well! I didn't think this was going to turn into a mystery! The twists & turns in this book will keep you turning the pages and leave you breathless.
I stopped reading it when she left Sebastion. I just couldn't get into it. I'll try it again later