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bella1109 's review for:
Prisoner of My Desire
by Johanna Lindsey
Well, well, what can I say? There's bodice ripper and there's a bodice ripper. The book is problematic on so many levels, but it was a good rollicking ride. It managed to elicit a couple of guffaw and chuckles from me (probably unintentionally). I was shaking my head at a couple of scenes too. I wasn't particularly bothered by the infamous rape scenes as well. It took on a cartoonish aspect to me, maybe due the writing style and excessive euphemism (manroot, anyone?). I guess the scenes weren't meant to titillate.
Going to the characters. Warrick was to die for (NOT!). His cavalier attitude towards women and especially towards his illegitimate daughter was just unforgivable. He is just a poor excuse for a hero. Rowena is pretty okay, I guess. She showed her backbone in certain places.
I have to say I'm disappointed with the villain, not getting his comeuppance. He, instead gain back his own keep. And this, after all the shite he put Rowena through. It just doesn't seem fair.
I'm glad I took the plunge and see what the hullabaloo was all about. Is this a re-read? Nope. Once was more than enough. However, don't take it seriously and treat it as pure entertainment. This book was a product of its time and it definitely wouldn't fly now. Kudos to Ms. Lindsey for originality, though.
Going to the characters. Warrick was to die for (NOT!). His cavalier attitude towards women and especially towards his illegitimate daughter was just unforgivable. He is just a poor excuse for a hero. Rowena is pretty okay, I guess. She showed her backbone in certain places.
I have to say I'm disappointed with the villain, not getting his comeuppance. He, instead gain back his own keep. And this, after all the shite he put Rowena through. It just doesn't seem fair.
I'm glad I took the plunge and see what the hullabaloo was all about. Is this a re-read? Nope. Once was more than enough. However, don't take it seriously and treat it as pure entertainment. This book was a product of its time and it definitely wouldn't fly now. Kudos to Ms. Lindsey for originality, though.