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Stick to history, Philippa.

Revisado: 09-23-17

There is nothing redeeming about this book. It is the depraved story of a woman with no sole. Actually, Phillipa Gregory has been my favorite author for years. I love her historical fiction. I will not finish this trilogy and will request my credit be returned. I can't believe I waisted so many hours on this story.

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No story to be found in this book.

Revisado: 03-03-17

“Elizabeth York, The Forgotten Tudor Queen” had no story. It was a list of facts only. So dry! Too much time was spent on what fabric and food was purchased and how much it cost and how much was paid to unimportant people. Those facts were manipulated to “document” that Henry VII loved and respected Elizabeth of York. I found it a difficult stretch to believe. I would NOT recommend this book to anyone for any reason. This was the 5th book I have read about Elizabeth of York. Wish I had not wasted my credit. I really can't understand the previous reviews.

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Very dissappointing.

Revisado: 08-04-16

I usually like Moriarty's books. This one left me cold. Her usually humor in the midst of chaos was missing. Maybe because of the themes, infertility and an accident with a child. While the theme of a strained childhood friendship could have been very engaging, Moriarty missed the mark this time.

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My Favorite Author

Revisado: 09-05-15

This may be one of Phillipa Gregory's best books. I've read them all and found this one to be engrossing. Catherine Parr is usually just viewed as the last wife of Henry VIII. Her claim to fame has primarily been that she cared for Henry just before he died. Nothing could be further from the truth. Reading a Phillipa Gregory book always makes me research the character. Love that about her books. Love her notes at the end of the book. Gregory is simply the BEST historical fiction writer! In addition, Bianca Amato is an excellent narrator.

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Loved Bittersweet

Revisado: 04-17-15

Compelling book. Enjoyed it beginning to end. Interesting characters that are well developed. This will be a recommendation for my book club.

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Compelling

Revisado: 12-24-14

This was not my typical book. Could not stop listening. Finished the entire series in 3 days.

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Offensive

Revisado: 09-07-14

I found “Heart In The Right Place” offensive. Even though Carolyn Jourdan does learn that the people from her hometown are good people with fulfilling lives, she does so in a condescending way. The book takes place over the course of a year. I doubt very seriously if so many “stranger than fiction” situations would have been seen by one doctor in the course of a single year. What father/doctor, in his right mind, would take his preteen daughter to witness him end life support for a patient? What high powered Washington lawyer could have so poorly misread the situation in which her mother had a heart attack and expect her to be back at work in 2 days? Truly would not want Ms. Jourdan to represent me in any legal situation. I know many people who live in very rural settings that have lived wonderful lives without having any semblance of these situations happen to them. Memoirs are supposed to factual. Sorry Ms. Jourdan, I just don’t think your father saw all these cases in just one year.

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A different Evanovich

Revisado: 03-16-14

Love Stephanie Plum but really like the new characters too. Kate and Nicholas are an unlikely pair but no more unusual than Stephanie and Ranger. Great escapism fiction!
Love Scott Brick. He does a wonderful job with any narration.

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Annoying

Revisado: 03-05-14

I purchased this book because of the reviews. Wish I had not. All the characters are either stereotypical or stupid, some are both. McKenna is hiding from powerful people in New York but agrees to go to the Kentucky Derby with Will, whose horse picked to win. Not exactly in hiding.

Brooks portrays Kentuckians as idiots who have no class except for Will who is a retired from a NFL career and running a multimillion dollar horse farm that breeds Kentucky Derby winners. And there’s the man who thinks he couldn’t possibly father a child because he has been circumcised. Really? Then there’s Paige, an insta-best-friend who loves all of Kenna’s designer clothes that are described in painful detail.

I did kind of like Mo, a middle-eastern Sheik who just so happens to become instantaneous friends with Kenna.

The dialog includes every artificial idiom ever attributed to southerners.

Save your credit!

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Need a Sequel

Revisado: 02-08-14

Good story. I have heard that an implant similar to this is already in the works for diabetics. Kinda scary. Interesting references to Obamacare. Love the way Robin Cook takes a current topic and writes a novel about it. I really do need to know what happens to George. When will "Cell 2" be released? Also, love George Guidall's narration.

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