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A review by charliauthor
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Like so many of you I jumped on this train because I am feral for the tv show so off i went to see how the books would fare.
Now, despite being perfectly enjoyable based on the characters we already know and love, I did appreciate how much better the show had made this book by cutting out all the unnecessary chaff and upping other characters and broadening the world overall.
I will say though, that had i not already seen the show and knew what was going to happen and the characters I liked, i probably wouldve really disliked this.
For me, it was too long, dialogue heavy and not enough heart. I liked show and book daphne but there is something a little unfinished about her in this that i was happy i had taken more from in the show.
Also, and although i know i'm likely in the minority, i didnt think 'that scene' was that deep. I didn't in the show before knowing what people were upset about and I didnt think so in this. She took advantage of him physically sure but he took advantage of her intellectually if thats the right word. Simon knew very well she didn't know what it took to make a child and deceived her anyway. Yes, he was willing to die, blah blah but as Daphne later points out, you were really willing to let a dead man define you and your life. Whatever dude. Grow up.
What I did pick up and that rubbed me the wrong way, was how quickly book Simon resorted to 'a man of his times' by telling Daphne at one point that he owned her and could force himself into her room if he wanted. He didnt, sure, but the fact he even mentioned it was a bit of a red flag for me.
This book is perfectly enjoyable and for lovers of HisRo then its probably standard fare. Even the epilogue was a short novella! Like wtf?! lol For me, it was too slow and the show was better so I won't continue with the rest of the series as the style just isnt really for me.
Now, despite being perfectly enjoyable based on the characters we already know and love, I did appreciate how much better the show had made this book by cutting out all the unnecessary chaff and upping other characters and broadening the world overall.
I will say though, that had i not already seen the show and knew what was going to happen and the characters I liked, i probably wouldve really disliked this.
For me, it was too long, dialogue heavy and not enough heart. I liked show and book daphne but there is something a little unfinished about her in this that i was happy i had taken more from in the show.
Also, and although i know i'm likely in the minority, i didnt think 'that scene' was that deep. I didn't in the show before knowing what people were upset about and I didnt think so in this. She took advantage of him physically sure but he took advantage of her intellectually if thats the right word. Simon knew very well she didn't know what it took to make a child and deceived her anyway. Yes, he was willing to die, blah blah but as Daphne later points out, you were really willing to let a dead man define you and your life. Whatever dude. Grow up.
What I did pick up and that rubbed me the wrong way, was how quickly book Simon resorted to 'a man of his times' by telling Daphne at one point that he owned her and could force himself into her room if he wanted. He didnt, sure, but the fact he even mentioned it was a bit of a red flag for me.
This book is perfectly enjoyable and for lovers of HisRo then its probably standard fare. Even the epilogue was a short novella! Like wtf?! lol For me, it was too slow and the show was better so I won't continue with the rest of the series as the style just isnt really for me.