tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post2964913107852847503..comments2024-03-29T01:33:22.188+11:00Comments on The Intrepid Reader and Baker: When He Was Wicked by Julia QuinnMarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-77419373593623412672007-03-08T13:16:00.000+11:002007-03-08T13:16:00.000+11:00I really didn't like this book the first time I re...I really didn't like this book the first time I read it. After several re-reads, I now understand why.<BR/><BR/>This shouldn't have been part of the Bridgerton series. All of the Bridgertons (both before and after this novel) were light and sweet and fun. I think to have JQ take such a vastly different turn with this one was too much.<BR/><BR/>Now, I can say it's an amazing book. But if I'm judging it in comparison to the rest of the series? Didn't care for it.<BR/><BR/>Hmm, did that make a lick of sense? LOLHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15410951433962652780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-77874817742172096712007-03-07T13:48:00.000+11:002007-03-07T13:48:00.000+11:00This was one of my favorite Bridgerton books, too....This was one of my favorite Bridgerton books, too. I do think the series was a bit too long, but I liked this one.Jensterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15639970448069931471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-25319336601399062752007-03-07T13:27:00.000+11:002007-03-07T13:27:00.000+11:00I petered out reading her Bridgerton books somewhe...I petered out reading her Bridgerton books somewhere around #4 - but I do have this one. I should read it since it seems to be much deeper and emotional than her other ones.Kristie (J)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15743921647882733738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-63453200949329042392007-03-07T13:25:00.000+11:002007-03-07T13:25:00.000+11:00This was the first Julia Quinn that I read and I r...This was the first Julia Quinn that I read and I really enjoyed it. I was surprised by the angst because I had heard she was light and this book was not light in the least.<BR/><BR/>Nath - I haven't read this series in any kind of order so I don't think it would matter.<BR/><BR/>CindySCindyShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18349459903336460467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-43203670921671762562007-03-07T08:47:00.000+11:002007-03-07T08:47:00.000+11:00I think you could read this one standalone.I think you could read this one standalone.Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-21555167807811057762007-03-07T05:08:00.000+11:002007-03-07T05:08:00.000+11:00I have to ask, can this book stand alone or do I n...I have to ask, can this book stand alone or do I need to read all the series in order to understand what's going on? I'm looking for a widow book and this might just be the one :D<BR/><BR/>Nice review Marg :D you've made me want to read the book, but I don't want to read the whole series ^^;nathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02626894830238717124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-36910394568148753532007-03-07T00:31:00.000+11:002007-03-07T00:31:00.000+11:00I think that that dilemma about whether Michael wa...I think that that dilemma about whether Michael was second best was part of Francesca's problem as well, but there had been sufficient gap between the two different relationships. I have to believe that he wasn't second best...just different!Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-23780196167297891212007-03-06T23:40:00.000+11:002007-03-06T23:40:00.000+11:00I was torn by this novel. Torn! I think maybe beca...I was torn by this novel. Torn! I think maybe because I was expecting a different *voice* from the author (based on her previous books). I was expecting farce and hilarity, but I got drama and angst. That said, I really, really admired her for taking a risk with this book. As you mentioned (great review, by the way!), Quinn doesn't resort to taking the easy way out (e.g. the virgin/sexually traumatised widow). I totally respected her for that. But part of my problem was that Francesca's first marriage seemed so happy, I couldn't figure out if Michael was just second best. Which I know is really more realistic but it took away a bit of that goosebumpy goodness I love and expect. I did like the way she wrote the love scenes, making them seem new and just different from Francesca's first marriage.<BR/><BR/>Torn! I was so torn. I think maybe I need to read this one again.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02635753217472348567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-31569827843346066482007-03-06T23:36:00.000+11:002007-03-06T23:36:00.000+11:00I haven't read all the Bridgerton books but so far...I haven't read all the Bridgerton books but so far this book is my fave from all the ones I've read--by a mile! I love Michael...and I was actually glad that this was the first book by JQ that I read 'cause it really got me into her work. Wonderful stuff!Kookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02096000601262904278noreply@blogger.com