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Title: Wanted to like it, but just couldn't stand it
Review: Why? Why did one of my all-time favorite authors have to reissue this book? It was downright awful. From one of the most priggish and uninspiring heroines in history to one of the most frustrating and (yes) abusive heroes in memory, I kept wondering why I turned page after page to finally arrive at the much-appreciated ending. Yes, I understand that Maddy had to come to grips with leaving her religion behind, and yes, I get that Christian was angry, but still, their story held and delivered about as much interest as watching paint dry. As the Italians say, "There is no worse thief than a bad book." I agree whole-heartedly. I also just finished Lessons in French, and I am amazed that someone didn't tell Ms. Kinsale to chop a good 100 pages off of either of these novels, in the name of common sense. Gah. It's such a let-down after the wonderful Shadow and the Star. Let's hope her future works are better!!!!
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