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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “This novel had all the hallmarks of a traditional Gothic thriller/romance -- the dark, castle-like house, ghosts, death, forbidden love.... It was wonderful. The female lead, Miranda, learned of the folly of her lust for material possessions and the man at the center of them, Nicholas Van Ryn,...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“WARNING: Do NOT read the first Editorial Review at Amazon, just titled Review (it says it's a Kirkus review after the fact), it gives away the whole book.
faeriemyst wrote this review Friday, February 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Here's a link to a good review: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2N2VZK2COV9LK/ref=cm_cr_pr_cmt?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=156849484X
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I enjoyed this fast and easy Gothic read - my first Anya Seton book! Not much to say, the plot was predictable, yet absorbing, the characters were fine - Miranda was a bit too distant as the heroine, and the little historical tidbits were interesting, although they didn't quite flow with the storyline. However, I'm glad I started with a lesser rated Seton book and am thinking that is the way to go; start with bad (or not so great) and end with the good or better rated books. :P
One of the reasons I read this is because I've seen the film version of Dragonwyck playing on TCM and/or FMC, and I plan to catch it next time! :D
3.5 stars”1 of 1 members found this review helpful“This novel had all the hallmarks of a traditional Gothic thriller/romance -- the dark, castle-like house, ghosts, death, forbidden love.... It was wonderful. The female lead, Miranda, learned of the folly of her lust for material possessions and the man at the center of them, Nicholas Van Ryn, and after his death, she ends up married to the small town doctor, Jeff Turner, whom the reader knows she should have married in the first place. Very traditional pattern to the tale, but I still enjoyed it very much.”
Alethea wrote this review Thursday, October 2 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I'm qualifying my "I liked it", by saying it reminded me of those Lifetime movies for women that fascinate you and appall you at the same time. This was a melodramatic soap opera from beginning to end. The descriptions, however, were good.”
LoriSuzanne wrote this review Friday, August 22 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“serenity said: Rated: 4 stars
Play Book Tag Shelf wrote this review Tuesday, October 21 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This is a very good book. Its about a beautiful but naive girl who gets sent to her rich cousins' mansion in upstate New York to obtain refinement. But there is more than meets the surface in Nicholas Van Ryn. And when mysterious circumstances lead to the untimely death of his wife, the spookiness of the Dragonwyck mansion and an dark past may come back to haunt them. Very well written!”
“I opened this book a few years ago and could not put it down. Absurbing each page and escaping to the strange romantic dark world that Ms. Seton created. If you like gothic romance this is just the right cup of tea for you.”
Alisa wrote this review Wednesday, February 20 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“hello”
alaahash wrote this review Wednesday, January 9 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“ A darker more gothic style love story. I couldn't put the book down, I was kep guessing what might happen next. Was the wife poisoned, like I suspected? Is Nicholas really a good guy or is he most assuredly the bad guy? The main female character is "off the farm" and taken in by her relatives from the city, with less than altruistic motives... ”
Jessica wrote this review Wednesday, October 31 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Sooo good, kind of a girly love story book but I couldn't put it down. ”
Jenniferbobo wrote this review Saturday, September 8 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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