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Summary: The very best romance novel ever written!
Review: Do not miss this book! It does not have a word out of place. The story is gripping, emotional, enlightening, powerful, and sexy. Christian is strong, beautiful, arrogant and extremely vulnerable as a result of his stroke. Maddy is the only person who can help him. I cannot put into words what a wonderful book this...it is simply the best! I finished it and then re-read it immediately...a first for me. Laura Kinsale is amazing. I also recommend THE SHADOW AND THE STAR.
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Summary: excellent!
Review: This book was wonderfully written! The way i could actually feel these people as if they were real, it was fabulous. I've read many many romance novels, and this one just didn't fit in the usual mold. They're all the same, but this one stuck out.
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Summary: the best of the genre
Review: A beautifully written love story. People who dismiss "romance" without ever reading it should read this before making generalizations. Strong characters, well developed, interesting conflicts. The historical research is top notch and Kinsale is a master of well written dialogue. I wish the publisher would put a more realistic cover on it. I will admit, finally, that I wonder if the medical details are accurate, but overall it's so well done that I can put this question aside.
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Summary: A classic
Review: Flowers from the Storm is a Romance Classic, a MUST read. Only Laura Kinsale could pull this story off and she does so beautifully!
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Summary: Religious struggles and communication difficulties well done
Review: I was intrigued by Laura's writing style, not from her books, but from correspondance online. Because of this, I decided to pick up one of her books, and she recommended this one. I was not disappointed. Her portrayal of Maddy's conflict with her religious beliefs and upbringing was superb, and the accuracy of the Quaker belief system was quite good. This was one of the most romantic books I have ever read, and the fact that it focused on actual romance rather than just sex was quite refreshing. To those who complain about the lack of communication: I believe it is the struggle to communicate that drew me into this novel so much, and sometimes it is the struggle, rather than the words, that are the most powerful sign of love.
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Summary: Societys ignorance and fear puts man into an insane asylum
Review: Laura Kinsale is one of my favorite authors because she is so different from any other writer. But, I'm sorry to say, this book is so awful there is nothing to reccomend it. Maddy has to be the most dislikable herione I've ever read. She is so dishonest to herself, that it's impossible for her to relate to the poor hero of the story. Please read any other book by Laura Kinsale You'll love her.
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Summary: Beautiful and touching
Review: Let's admit it: a lot of "romances" on the market are only minimally about love and a are lot about sex. This is one of the most romantic and love filled stories to be found in the entire genre (and yes, there's plenty of eroticism, too). What is so touching about this story is that it is real in-sickness-and-in-health love, the kind that people who have been in long-term relationships know, rather than the firecracker explosion-and-fizz-out of simple sexual attraction. In addition, the author indirectly raises some very important questions about family and religion. This is a literary read that far surpasses the usual claptrap of the genre.
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Summary: Well worth the read.
Review: It was a bit confusing in the begining, and I'am not sure it was worth the 50.00 TT which I spent to buy it. Nontheless I will continue to buy or borrow all books written by this Author because the first books I read by her ( "For my lady's heart", and "The shadow and the star", were unforgetable.
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Summary: Deep and touching, I fell for this book.
Review: This book is the one I have recommended to friends all over who are looking for a good romance that is also a terrific love story. So far no one has made it through the book other than myself. Flowers From the Storm starts out a bit slow and Christian's speach impairment is difficult to read at first. Give it a chance and allow yourself the freedom to get to know these characters and I'd bet you'd fall for it too. There is so much depth to these characters and you are left with the feeling that the love Kinsale has built between them will be served well. Outstanding!!
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Summary: Where did all the romance go!!! wingsan@hotmail.com
Review: When I read the first hundred pages I hoped that the romanic scenes would get better. Not only did the become worse and lame but also the remaining part of the story was soooo dull that it took me 20 times to pick the book up and complete reading it. Between two people, in order for there to be love u neeed some sort of comunication. If it were real life i would have understood that jervaulx could not communicate with anyone and i would have felt sorry for him but in no way can his life become a good story to base a whole book upon.I personally didn't feel like i ever knew the characters at all. I didn't respond to the book at all.
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