Forever Amber (Rediscovered Classics) by Kathleen Winsor
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Book Reviews of Forever Amber (Rediscovered Classics)
Book Review: A Must Read
Summary: 5 Stars
When I finished Forever Amber, I rushed to buy the sequel the moment I reached the last page. I was dismayed to find a sequel was never written. I have never read historical novels before, and almost did not buy Forever Amber assuming I would not care for it. I read it in 3 days - I could NOT put it down. If you like Scarlet O'Hara, you will find traces of her in Amber. She is strong, she can be ruthless, as well as foolish. I found myself cringing at times, maybe because I could see myself doing the same things in pursuit of true love, not to mention true obsession. Amber is unforgetable, and next winter I will pick this book up once again to visit her again.Book Review: Forever Amber
Summary: 5 Stars
Few books make it onto my "do not sell...will read again" list. Forever Amber is one of them. It always astounds me how a naive, yet beautiful girl can navigate through a ruthless world. I always questions whether it's her tenacity, luck, or her beauty. Needless to say, I always get sucked in.
You can although tell that it was written mid 20th century in it's writing style. What was considered "pushing the cusp" then, is truly nothing to even blink at in this day and age. But it gave inspiration to push the limits for many romantic novelists, and writers of historical fiction, and for that many romance novel readers can be thankful!
Book Review: Best book I ever read!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have to say that this is by far the BEST book that I have ever read in my life. If you are debating whether to buy it, don't even think twice about it. Trust me, you won't be sorry. I fell in love with Amber from the very beginning of the book. Her strength and determination to survive is inspiring. I did feel like slapping her when she begged Bruce Carlton for his love. Still, her love for Bruce is something you will never forget. I can't believe I had this book for a year before I read it. The minute I finished the book I came online convinced that there was a sequel. No such luck! However, there is a movie that was made in 1947.Book Review: Awesome Book
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my favorite historical romance novel. It is written in such a way that you love and loath Amber at the same time.
My mom purchased this book for me when I was a young adult. My grandfather gave it to her shortly after I was born, with a note saying, "If you'd read this book first, you'd never have named your daughter 'Amber'". She agreed. I love my name and the book regardless.
The only downside to the book at this time is that it is not (yet) available on the Kindle. Because of the thickness of the book, it can be cumbersome to read, so I look forward to when it is digitalized.
Book Review: great fun read
Summary: 5 Stars
After I had read a couple of heavy novels, I was looking for something light that I could devour. This definitely fit the bill. It's a lot of fun to read and an engaging story. I learned after purchasing it that it was written in 1944, and caused quite the scandal when it was released. The quality of the writing and the story itself are not diminished at all by the time that's gone by. In fact, with all the Phillipa Gregory etc. stuff out there these days, this book fits right in and is far better than many others. It's one of the originals, and should be a must-read for any fan of historical fiction.