Comments on: Review: Amandine, Marlena de Blasi

By: Audrey

Audrey — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:02:46 +0000

I just finished it and can admit to enjoying the beginning and the end, well not exactly the epilogue as it leaves one guessing and the tension is never resolved. Amandine is a beautiful character and very well written, with pages of nostalgia, hope and introspection yet there is no finality in the search which leaves the reader deflated.

By: Beth F

Beth F — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:24:52 +0000

I wonder if I’d get past the slow start. I’ll have to try to remember to stick with it.

By: S. Krishna

S. Krishna — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:58:50 +0000

Ooh, glad the pace of the novel picks up once you’re into it – I was worried there because I have this one to review.

By: heidenkind

heidenkind — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:55:42 +0000

I’m with Bermudaonion–the French atmosphere sounds great. This seems like a very different book; I need to remember to keep an eye out for it.

By: Molly

Molly — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:13:34 +0000

This does sound like a great historical fiction book for me: French countryside that is described in perfect detail.

By: bermudaonion (Kathy)

bermudaonion (Kathy) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:22:41 +0000

The French atmosphere sounds good to me. I’ll have to remember it starts out slow if I ever get the chance to read this one.

By: zibilee

zibilee — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:49:27 +0000

I read this one as well! I actually liked the first half a lot better than the second half, and that was probably because, at this moment in time, I am more interested in convents than in war. I am glad that you liked this book so much and was happy to read your thoughtful review!

By: Mystica

Mystica — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:32:11 +0000

Sounds very intriguing.