Forever Amber (Rediscovered Classics) by Kathleen Winsor
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Book Reviews of Forever Amber (Rediscovered Classics)
Book Review: Forever Lasting
Summary: 5 Stars
I first read "Forever Amber" when I was fourteen, and my mother told me it had been the great 'dirty book' of the '40's. I saw nothing dirty (all the bedroom scenes were so-called 'closed door' sequences: he carries her in, closes the door, etc). Even then, however, the Restoration period of English history was my favorite, and I was struck by the wealth of detail, the finely-drawn characters, the incredible research, and even the smell of London in the 17th Century. Years later, and a writer myself, I lost my badly tattered copy, and could never find another. On a whim, I checked Amazon, and am now delighted to renew my library with another copy. It's not dirty in any sense, but it is timeless, ageless, and altogether Amber. I cannot recommend a novel more strongly.Book Review: An all-time favorite
Summary: 5 Stars
A friend of mine, a self proclaimed non-reader,introduced me to Forever Amber and I am so glad because I LOVE this book! I have read it several times and always notice something I missed the last time I read it.
Amber is a character that you love to hate. She is a phenomenal character that is driven and will do anything and everything she can to get what she wants. We watch Amber grow from a young, farm girl to a "mature", determined woman who uses her beauty to manipulate her way through life.
As much as you may find her behavior to be deplorable at times, you can not help but to root for her. The book ends suddenly and each time I read it I am sad it is over. Forever Amber is a fantastic story and opened a whole new genre up for me.
Book Review: Enthralling
Summary: 5 Stars
I would give this book 10 stars for the historical content alone. I love historical novels and Kathleen Winsor brings the England of the 1600's alive. The details on court life, King Charles II and London, including the great fire and the plague are spellbinding. Then there is the story of Amber and Bruce, Lord Carlton. Amber's frustrations in her pursuit of the callous and unobtainable Lord Carlton are so well written that the reader wants to tell Amber to find her happiness elsewhere, to not seek it in Bruce. This is really one of the best historical love stories that I have ever read. I just wish that Amber could have realized that Lord Carlton was a cad and that Lord Carlton would have given Amber her ultimate wish to be his wife.Book Review: Love It
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of my favorite books. My mother named me Amber after she read this book. I have to say, I'm nothing like her Mom! I truly love the story of Amber St. Clare, even though her flaws drive me crazy. I enjoyed reading a book my grandmother and mother had once read. The words really take you to the place--England, the court, the countryside, through the plague. There isn't a likable character in this book. Every last one of them will make your skin crawl. It really was a man's world and Amber's desire for Lord Carlton was like a sickness in her blood. Amber made due with the power she was given, her beauty and manipulation. Unlike some other readers, I enjoyed the ending. Amber got what she deserved.Book Review: Amazing story telling
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was one I could not put down. There isn't a single boring moment and as you read on you only want to read more and more. Amazingly this book was written in the 1940's and the city of Boston actually banned the book from being sold in book stores becausse it was considered too risque'. Right from the get-go I was addicted to the book. I found myself almost too emotionally involved in the story, feeling so sorry for Amber, and hating Bruce Carlton. I was furious that Amber let Bruce take their son to America when Bruce was never a father to him and he left Amber to give birth alone! Excellent read,you'll enjoy the story, but....be aware, the ending will make you want to throw the book at the wall!