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Title: Wild Orchids : A Novel by Jude Deveraux ISBN: 0-7434-3712-8 Publisher: Atria Books Pub. Date: 22 April, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.34 (35 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: Very Disappointed
Comment: I have every book Jude Deveraux has written. That tells you how much I love her work. But the last 4 books have been disappointing. "The Mulberry Tree" started out great but dissolved into a mystery novel. "Forever", with it's take-turn 'voice overs' and a female lead that I found I couldn't really care about. (She was more annoying than anything else). Not the strong women leads Deveraux is known for. (This 'he said-she said' continues in "Wild Orchids". Again a mystery novel rather than romance and nothing about the Taggerts or Montgomerys). Then "Forever and Always". The same annoying her turn/his turn and just a filler novel until the third "Always" book comes out to finish the story. There seems to be a running "I really want sex" theme throughout these 4. I noticed in her biography bit at the back of the book she seems to be unmarried/divorced and lives with her small son. If that's what it takes to bring back the old Jude Deveraux writing, take Jackie Maxwell's advice in "Wild Orchids" - 'I decided I needed to start dating'
Rating: 5
Summary: A wonderful new book by a remarkable author !
Comment: Now that I've grown accustomed to Jude Devereux's 'new style', I must say that I am truly enjoying her latest books. Initially, her leap from historical romance to contemporary mystery was difficult for me, but with each new novel, she clearly becomes more proficient at this type of storytelling, and I have become more involved in the new genre.
In any case, "Wild Orchids" is a terrific, page turning, interesting novel. The chapters alternate between the male and female protagonist's point of view, in a "he said", "she said" format. While this can be confusing in some books, Ms. Devereux makes the first person character transitions so flawlessly, and so adeptly, that as the reader learns one character's point of view, you can't wait for the next chapter to see how the other one is going to view the same event.
"Wild Orchids" involves love, suspense, mystery, and an inkling of the supernatural. It's a page turning novel, with flawed, but likable characters. It certainly is the best book I've read in quite some time. I am certain that this is a novel that will please both Jude Devereux fans and mystery fans alike.
Rating: 1
Summary: woeful, neither romance, suspense, nor paranormal
Comment: The book is dull right from the start, and all her attempts to shock with grisly details never get it off the ground. There is enough angst in the first chapter to keep shrinks busy for a life time, and to have the supposed hero get a happy ever after ending is insulting to our intelligence. The whole Devil thing is predicatable and trite, and as for the romance, well, she is abou as steamy as a chilled latte. This writer is long past her sell by date if this is the best she can come up with. Try some Christine Feehan if you really want sensuality and chills.
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Title: Holly by Jude Deveraux ISBN: 0743478967 Publisher: Atria Books Pub. Date: November, 2003 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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Title: Forever... : A Novel of Good and Evil, Love and Hope by Jude Deveraux ISBN: 067101420X Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Forever and Always by Jude Deveraux ISBN: 0743477081 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 26 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Birthright by Nora Roberts ISBN: 0399149848 Publisher: Putnam Pub Group Pub. Date: 31 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
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Title: Late for the Wedding by Amanda Quick ISBN: 0553802712 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 29 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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