Forever Amber (Rediscovered Classics) by Kathleen Winsor
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Book Reviews of Forever Amber (Rediscovered Classics)
Book Review: Letter to Janice B. Bolton NJ
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is so moving that my emotions are rattled to a point that I must find closure. Unfortunately, the ending is so dissatisfying that I have set about investigating any insight anybody can offer to the characters and what became of all of them.If Janice B Bolton from Toms River, New Jersey ever reads this, I am absolutely fascinated by your letter from Kathleen Winsor. I understand not wanting to spoil the plot for anybody else however; I hope that someday we might talk about `Forever Amber' and the characters Amber St. Clair & Bruce Carlton in detail.
I have read this book twice now having originally being handed down from my mother. I have never read a book so wonderfully depicted nor ever been so affected by characters like Amber and Bruce. It is one of those stories I will never forget (and continue to seek finality).
If you have any insight please do not hesitate to contact me. I would love to discuss this book.
Book Review: Buy It. You wont put it down!
Summary: 5 Stars
I wont tell you any details as far as the book because I believe that spoils the readers adventure and perception of the book itself. However, I will say that it is a wonderful experience. I had no interest in reading anything like this, for I am more the type to read sad, sappy stories. However, after reading all awesome reviews I decided to buy it. I must say that if you are looking for a book to take you away to a faw away place and keep you there then this is your book. The author captivates you in a time in England when things were beautiful and also ugly. The details that are described in this book are more then magnificent. I at once even imagined the smell at one point (which I have never done before). The romance,heartbreak and accomplishments are well worth going through this adventure for. I promise to you future readers you will not be disapointed in this classic!
Thanks for reading and enjoy:)
Book Review: UGH!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read 40 historical novels a year for over 25 years. I HATE this main character. She is shallow, materialistic, selfish, stuck up, self centered, ruins people's lives, makes stupid descisions... and yet she is SOOO FASCINATING! Brings back memories from my youth traveling Europe and Asia as a singer and caring only for boys and fashion and attention when I was as young. Reading this at 37 is HARD. This girl DISGUSTS me and is yet so MESMERIZING! I am TORN! I can't put this down. It's what you call a page turner and yet is really sad like a Thomas Hardy novel. The main character is just SO FOOLISH! If you're older you'll GROAN! And the author! She uses 4-6 adjectives every paragraph! You REALLY get the mood of the situation! I've NEVER seen so many adjs! EVER! I really hate and really love this novel it is well worth reading. Not so shocking though. I've read several novels as shocking as this.Book Review: Being spoiled and rich isn't always enough
Summary: 5 Stars
Set in the mid to late 1600s, Forever Amber follows the ambitions of a young girl. Born in the countryside and raised by a yeoman farmer and his wife, Amber believes she is destined for better things. When a handsome Lord Carlton visits her small hamlet, she takes the oppurtunity to leave town with him. From there she becomes everything from a mistress to an actress to a countess, living a very full---but not very rewarding--life.
I loved this book. It's long, but so filled with an interesting plot and sub-plots that I had a hard time putting it down. Apparently it was banned in some places when it first came out in 1944; but by today's standards it's quite tame. You can't help but feel sorry for Amber at times; this book really hits home the point that everything that glitters isn't gold.
Book Review: I did not want this epic historical drama to end!
Summary: 5 Stars
Finding this book was a mere matter of "chance" browsing through the bookstore shelves - scanning for a nice, thick epic saga. I was lucky enough to have had this book catch my eye. I was intrigued by the comments on the cover of how the book had been banned decades ago - it was a big "to do" back then --- hmmmm! I found the book to be interesting from a historic point and loved the "twists and turns" - I never could predict WHAT Amber was going to do next. I found her to be a selfish and unlikeable creature yet very fascinating (very much like Scarlet O'Hara from Gone With The Wind). The writing style of the book seemed very contemporary (it was published in the 1940's and the story took place in 1600's England). I could NOT put this book down and I was sorry when it ended!