Helpful Score: 9
My first Anna Campbell...and it made me FURIOUS.
First, let me say that this is a good book. Basic plot--courtesan meets man who wants more from her than just services. The main character, Julian the rake, displays an infinite amount of patience (more than 200 pages worth!) to convince the courtesan, Olivia, of his patience, love, and desire for her.
Then, the BIG DUMMY goes and wrecks 200 pages of his effort with a few rude, horrible comments. So out of his character that I was forced to reread and think, "This guy just undid everything he did in the past." It was off-putting, jarring, and bummed me out. (He did this in the book for what I consider a minor reason.) I think that Campbell took a great book and here transformed it to only a good-average book.
The book was worth the read and had great character development and was very touching in some parts. Just get past the inevitable "misunderstanding" and you'll enjoy it.
First, let me say that this is a good book. Basic plot--courtesan meets man who wants more from her than just services. The main character, Julian the rake, displays an infinite amount of patience (more than 200 pages worth!) to convince the courtesan, Olivia, of his patience, love, and desire for her.
Then, the BIG DUMMY goes and wrecks 200 pages of his effort with a few rude, horrible comments. So out of his character that I was forced to reread and think, "This guy just undid everything he did in the past." It was off-putting, jarring, and bummed me out. (He did this in the book for what I consider a minor reason.) I think that Campbell took a great book and here transformed it to only a good-average book.
The book was worth the read and had great character development and was very touching in some parts. Just get past the inevitable "misunderstanding" and you'll enjoy it.
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