tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507212620890978766.post2447777153582989866..comments2023-08-23T08:41:45.007-04:00Comments on Romance Rookie: Review - A Lady of the WestJill D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10994157783980931093noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507212620890978766.post-90453085768418956202009-07-01T22:54:57.470-04:002009-07-01T22:54:57.470-04:00IIRC = If I Remember Correctly. Just another way f...IIRC = If I Remember Correctly. Just another way for me to be lazy. :0)Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09750929058018343501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507212620890978766.post-173436096870324282009-06-29T17:15:46.329-04:002009-06-29T17:15:46.329-04:00I read Angel's Creek, but I didn't realize...I read <i>Angel's Creek</i>, but I didn't realize that was him. It wasn't a novella, it was a full size book. Hey, this is a silly question, but what does IIRC stand for? I have seen it around, but haven't figured out what it means!Jill D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10994157783980931093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507212620890978766.post-35168940688944403372009-06-29T16:27:54.666-04:002009-06-29T16:27:54.666-04:00I tend to agree with your review, Jill. Although t...I tend to agree with your review, Jill. Although there were parts that were hard to get through overall it's an emotionally compelling story. <br /><br />I'm still left with a bad taste in my mouth over Jake slapping Victoria, though as Nath pointed out there is a degree of double standard in place there. <br /><br />There were many other issues I had as well, but I can't fault Howard for her ability to wrap me up in the story.<br /><br />Also, I'm not sure if you're aware, but one of the secondary character gets his own book, I believe it's a novella. I don't want to spoil this story for those who haven't read it, but I can't recall the character's name, so...<br /><br />S<br />P<br />O<br />I<br />L<br />E<br />R<br />A<br />L<br />E<br />R<br />T<br /><br />Celia's fiance. He has his own story in Angel Creek. IIRC, I quite enjoyed it, though it's been an age so I can't really recall for <br />certain.<br />E<br />N<br />D<br />S<br />P<br />O<br />I<br />L<br />E<br />R<br />SHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09750929058018343501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507212620890978766.post-18302250108690832212009-06-26T08:34:42.517-04:002009-06-26T08:34:42.517-04:00VFG and Lori - You know, I was thoroughly prepared...VFG and Lori - You know, I was thoroughly prepared to hate this book and I think because I went into with that mind set and I actually enjoyed it a lot. I believe that this book was given an 'A' review from Lea at AAR. I don't have the link or anything, but I am friends with Lea on Shelfari and came across her review there.<br /><br />Anyway, I think it just depends on what you enjoy from your reading. If you want a politcally correct book, then this one is not for you. If you want lots of angst and passion, than you will like it.Jill D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10994157783980931093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507212620890978766.post-37891962330384305512009-06-25T17:18:44.928-04:002009-06-25T17:18:44.928-04:00That would be in a perfect world :)
True, a man i...That would be in a perfect world :)<br /><br />True, a man is more likely to inflict more harm physically, but still... What if Victoria was a man instead? then again, you wouldn't feel like Jack could potentially abuse Victoria in the future. Fine line :)nathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02626894830238717124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507212620890978766.post-4146798904184606772009-06-25T15:09:40.637-04:002009-06-25T15:09:40.637-04:00Nath - Incredible that you should bring this up, b...Nath - Incredible that you should bring this up, because sure enough in another scene Victoria does haul off and slap Jake. I didn't mention it because well, I didn't want to go off on a diatribe, but yes there is always a double standard with this issue. Of course, one could always argue that a man can inflict more harm physically, but I think the point is that a person, whether male or female should never strike another person out of anger.Jill D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10994157783980931093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507212620890978766.post-24461321070692515062009-06-25T15:03:27.795-04:002009-06-25T15:03:27.795-04:00Hmmm, I think I haven't read this one :P I pro...Hmmm, I think I haven't read this one :P I probably have it, but then, westerns are not my faves, so that's probably why.<br /><br />I haven't read the book and I don't want to start a debate, but isn't that like a double standard here? I mean, nobody would say anything if it was Victoria who got angry and slapped Jack right? However, for Jack to slap Victoria... I know what you worry about that Jack could abuse Victoria in the future... but I mean, isn't it unfair a little? Just my two cents.nathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02626894830238717124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507212620890978766.post-6711750132118387292009-06-24T16:53:09.064-04:002009-06-24T16:53:09.064-04:00Hmmm.... I haven't read this one. I'm not ...Hmmm.... I haven't read this one. I'm not rushing out to get it, but not because of that. I imagine that the actions fit the time period. Still, tough call. If I ever came across it, I'd likely pick it up. But I wouldn't go looking for it.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250972350798310498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507212620890978766.post-16433442457974353472009-06-24T15:15:53.780-04:002009-06-24T15:15:53.780-04:00Hi Jill!
I'm a big fan of Linda Howard too wi...Hi Jill!<br /><br />I'm a big fan of Linda Howard too with my all time favorite by her being 'After the Night'. Heartbreaking!!<br /><br />I've also heard about the rumors for ALOTW. I didn't buy the book then and I probably won't now either but thank you for giving a more detailed account of the "incident".<br /><br />;) VFGVampFanGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787244891094182599noreply@blogger.com