Comments on: Review: The Tea Rose, Jennifer Donnelly

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 01:42:52 +0000

Even with some flaws, this still sounds like a really great book to me. I haven’t heard of Jennifer Donnelly much before and have yet to read any of her work but now I’m definitely interested. And what better place to start than the beginning?

By: Beth F

Beth F — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:35:09 +0000

LOL — you hit on one of the reasons why I gave up on the Cave Bear books. Really? One person responsible for all technological advance?

By: Amused

Amused — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 19:52:14 +0000

Wow that cover is stunning! I do love historical sagas like this and I haven’t heard of this before so I am going to check this one out!

By: Jen - Devourer of Books

Jen - Devourer of Books — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:08:49 +0000

That sort of thing (the main and supporting characters being responsible for every single thing) drives me sort of crazy, so maybe I’ll stick to Donnelly’s YA novels.

By: Nymeth

Nymeth — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:06:26 +0000

The setting of this one alone makes me think I’ll enjoy it! I’ll keep it in mind that it’s a first novel and adjust my expectations accordingly, though.

By: Fyrefly

Fyrefly — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:51:09 +0000

Oh, Fiona’s got a bad case of Ayla Syndrome, no doubt! I hope you enjoy The Winter Rose! I liked it better than this one, although its main character is also a little Ayla-ish, what with being the lone woman doctor in the 1900s and inventing the women’s rights movement and all.

By: heidenkind

heidenkind — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:27:33 +0000

Caveman porn, haha!

By: bermudaonion (Kathy)

bermudaonion (Kathy) — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:18:10 +0000

I’m really looking forward to trying Donnelly’s work, but I’ll probably start with Revolution since it’s already on my shelves.

By: zibilee

zibilee — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:56:25 +0000

I have had this book on my shelves for the longest time, though I forgot who recommended it to me. Now that I have been hearing that The Winter Rose is so good, and that she is due out with another one, I really want to take the time to read this. It’s set in a really interesting time and place in my opinion, and I think I’d enjoy it a lot. Wonderful review, I am glad to hear that you liked it!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:00:36 +0000

Thank you for reminding me of how badly I want to read this one! I am adding it to my wishlist ASAP before I have time to forget.