On April 13, I finished reading Day of Infamy, by Walter Lord.
I enjoyed this book very much. It is a real version of what happened and how individuals responded to exceptional circumstances. Here is my review post with some pictures of the USS Arizona Memorial.
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Thursday, April 15, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Continuing Pride and Prejudice
Rating: 7.5 out of 10
I have finished the second novel in a series by Sharon Lathan, written as a continuation of the story of Pride and Prejudice. The first, Mr. & Mrs. Fitzwilliam Darcy, starts from the beginning of their marriage through the early spring of their first year together. I wrote a brief review here. The second, Loving Mr. Darcy, continues that story.
It is interesting to see the development of their relationship, and the continued deepening of their love. However, I have to say that I am glad I didn't spend money to buy these books. The description of their intimacy, I feel, is a little much. Once per chapter, if not more, there is a description of their interludes. Maybe I am prudish, but I feel this much detail is a little excessive. There are some aspects of a marriage relationship that belong solely between a husband and wife, and even literary characters such as Darcy and Lizzy are entitled to some privacy.
I have finished the second novel in a series by Sharon Lathan, written as a continuation of the story of Pride and Prejudice. The first, Mr. & Mrs. Fitzwilliam Darcy, starts from the beginning of their marriage through the early spring of their first year together. I wrote a brief review here. The second, Loving Mr. Darcy, continues that story.
It is interesting to see the development of their relationship, and the continued deepening of their love. However, I have to say that I am glad I didn't spend money to buy these books. The description of their intimacy, I feel, is a little much. Once per chapter, if not more, there is a description of their interludes. Maybe I am prudish, but I feel this much detail is a little excessive. There are some aspects of a marriage relationship that belong solely between a husband and wife, and even literary characters such as Darcy and Lizzy are entitled to some privacy.
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