Book Description
Wicked is not just a musical, it is a phenomenon. Every week 15,000 people pack New Yorks Gershwin Theatre to see the show. The most successful musical on Broadway in 2004, Wicked is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Gregory Maguire. It tells the story of Elphaba, the headstrong Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, the good witch, growing up in the Land of Oz. The show has cast a spell on fans, many of whom return for second and third viewings. In 2005, the show begins an extensive tour across the United States and Canada, hitting major cities such as Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and many more. This beautifully packaged, whimsical keepsake is designed to resemble the Grimmerie, an ancient book of spells that Elphaba uses in the show. Wicked: The Grimmerie offers fans a behind-the-curtains peek at the musical, profiles of the cast and creative team, and inside stories, with full-color photographs throughout. Some of the irresistible special features include an Ozian glossary, spells, the shows libretto, an illustrated family tree, and a step-by-step look at how Elphaba gets green before each showeverything fans need to relive the Broadway experience day after day.
Customer Reviews:
You'll be thrillified with this book!.......2007-10-06
This is a "must have" for any fan (read "fanatic") of the show Wicked. The cover design, which simulates an antique tome, is tragically beautiful. Inside, it's chock-full of photos, comments by the creators and cast, and insider information like how they make Elphaba green or where the name Elphaba came from. Also includes complete lyrics of the songs. My only disappointment with the book is that it does not contain a full transcript of the dialogue.
Wickedly Wonderful.......2007-09-28
This is a totally wonderful book. The look, the feel, the photos....every Wicked fan will want this. Simply gorgeous.
Great keepsake of popular musical production.......2007-09-10
This is a wonderful souvenir for WICKED fans of any production. It would also be a great pre-viewing gift for anyone who has yet to see the innovative musical "prequel" to THE WIZARD OF OZ.
The Grimmerie.......2007-08-15
After just having seen "Wicked" performed live on stage, this is the perfect companion to relive the experience.
WICKED SMASH .......2007-08-13
The book was awesome and very detailed with the making of the stage play and its bio of the characters. I would highly recommend this book.
Average customer rating:
- It Would Put the Wicked Witch Off Reading
- The misunderstood witch.... UNDERSTOOD!
- Wicked Wasted My Week
- Enigmas, akimbo, and snares, Oh My!
- Horrors! Horrors!
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Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
Gregory Maguire
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When Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West in L. Frank Baum's classic tale, we heard only her side of the story. But what about her arch–nemesis, the mysterious witch? Where did she come from? How did she become so wicked? And what is the true nature of evil?
Gregory Maguire creates a fantasy world so rich and vivid that we will never look at Oz the same way again. Wicked is about a land where animals talk and strive to be treated like first–class citizens, Munchkinlanders seek the comfort of middle–class stability and the Tin Man becomes a victim of domestic violence. And then there is the little green–skinned girl named Elphaba, who will grow up to be the infamous Wicked Witch of the West, a smart, prickly and misunderstood creature who challenges all our preconceived notions about the nature of good and evil.
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Packed with e-book extras, including the original classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum, and the Reader's Group Guide. When Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West in L. Frank Baum's classic tale, we heard only one side of the story. Meet Elphaba -- a smart, prickly, little green-skinned girl who challenges all our preconceived notions about the nature of good and evil. When Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West in L. Frank Baum's classic tale, we heard only her side of the story. But what about her arch-nemesis, the mysterious witch? Where did she come from? How did she become so wicked? And what is the true nature of evil? Gregory Maguire creates a fantasy world so rich and vivid that we will never look at Oz the same way again. Wicked is about a land where animals talk and strive to be treated like first-class citizens, Munchkinlanders seek the comfort of middle-class stability and the Tin Man becomes a victim of domestic violence. And then there is the little green-skinned girl named Elphaba, who will grow up to be the infamous Wicked Witch of the West, a smart, prickly and misunderstood creature who challenges all our preconceived notions about the nature of good and evil.
Customer Reviews:
It Would Put the Wicked Witch Off Reading.......2007-10-08
I got this book after seeing Wicked the Musical. The character of Elphaba, the predestined Witch, was presented as a sympathetic character. All of the book's best setup ideas are in the musical, and ideas that should have been obvious in the book but weren't were also in the musical. I made the mistake of getting this book to read all the details the musical didn't include.
Simply put, there are no details the musical doesn't include. Possible Spoilers: The foundation of the book is clever, but never developed: Elphaba is an outcast, made more so by her care for the Animals, the ones that can speak, that are being oppressed and worse. She gets hold of a magic book the Wizard can't read, and then proceeds to do nothing with it. Her relationship with Fiyaro, explained fully in the musical, is never explained in the book! Then there are the long, rambling conversations that go nowhere and have no point.
I think the author as a child must have been subjected to long, rambling & meaningless (to him) conversations between family members at social gatherings, as this is how he perceives all such gatherings; as much talk about nothing, vague (and obtuse) reflections on the "nature" of good & evil, etc; he presents all the characters as ninnies in their incoherent discussions, except for the Witch who also participates, and inevitably is seen as a ninny too for participating in them. The author does this dozens (and I mean dozens) of times in his book. To what purpose? It's never explained. What starts as a sympathetic character eventually grates on the nerves as she is never deveoped, her motivations become flatter and flatter, explanations are never forthcoming, and she's seen as weak & ineffective throughout the whole book. If she's so helpless, why does the Wizard see her as a threat? That's never explained either. The dialogue between characters is stilted, disconnected, sometimes illogical to the point where you're shaking your head and putting the book down to spare yourself a headache, when what you want is an engrossing and uplifting read. This book is the opposite of engrossing; it's off-putting, and a continual trudge uphill to find something meaningful in it.
Ultimately, you lose patience and start thinking for yourself about the giant plot holes and contradictions. For me the most basic one became this: Here we have the Wizard, a powerless man magically but who has a lot of guards & spies. Then we have the Witch, a natural magician, in possession of a dangerous tome, as well as part of a huge underground rebellion. The Wizard simply kidnaps her lover's family, and the Witch has to beg on her knees, crying, to the Wizard to get them back, without ever using her powers or her connections to save them. Is this consistent with the character? Is this our brave & indomitable Witch? Should we care about her after this as a viable or even an effective character, since she is not the character described at the beginning of this novel? We understand she's going to be different than the Baum character, but she should at least be consistent in some way within this story. Also the "huge rebellion" is hugely meaningless, as it never succeeds in anything and simply disappears eventually, never mentioned again!
The book makes allusions to Nazi Germany in its persecution of the Animals. In this author's view, from what he has written, Hitler would never have been defeated; he would simply have gone on and on, without opposition, as any rebellion or resistence is futile. And what is the point then? The author doesn't make one; we are left then with the author's perspective that true evil once in power can never be defeated, only endured till it kills us. Whether the author intended it or not, that is the moral of this book. Is it worth slogging through hundreds of pages of disconnected characters and events to get to that charming point?
I can't call it a story, as ultimately, it isn't one -just disconnected scenes & rambling, pointless dialogue. He really should have read his own book before publishing it. I don't understand why the people he credits for "reading the book early" didn't point out these giant flaws, the fact that she never (I mean never) uses her powers, and that she never develops (nor does anyone else) after college. Nor do I understand the Publisher not pointing this out and requesting a decent rewrite. (Which frankly, I think would have been beyond his capacity as a beginning writer). What he needed was an experienced (and better) cowriter to flesh out and develop the characters, and eliminate all of the rambling that does not progress or add to the story.
If you care for this character, don't read the book; you'll get no insight as to her motivations, or anything else.
You'll actually stop sympathizing and caring about her character. See the musical instead. The person that wrote the book for the musical did a better job than the author did in writing the novel. The musical Wicked is far better than this author deserves for it to be, considering the source material.
The musical does the Witch justice; this book, I'm afraid, does just the opposite, both for the Witch, and its readers.
The misunderstood witch.... UNDERSTOOD!.......2007-10-05
What can I say about this book?
Only that it was a honorable classic. I was able to fully understand the madness of the infamous witch, her story corrected my thoughts. We were all lead to believe that Elphaba was hateful and despied poor Dorthey, but that was not the case according to Maguire's novel. As a little girl I asked myself why was she so wicked? and did she have a life before Dorthey's time? This book clearly gave me perspective in that matter. Elphaba's stormy, weird and excitable sexual relationship with Fiyero also mad me love this book, because who would think that The Wicked Witch of The West had sex? Maguire makes it loud and clear that she did and LOVED it!
Another creative part of this book was the description of Nessarose and Galinda. He allowed me to get a full review of the charaters of Oz. And as a child I was scared of Munchkinlanders and after reading this book I confired that I still am!
Filled with hidden messages and funny sexual acts Wicked turned out to be my most beloved book of this year (2007)
And I am off to Broadway to see the play...........
Wicked Wasted My Week.......2007-10-05
Wow was I disappointed in this book!!! Had heard great things about it and thought the concept would be interesting. It was the furthest thing from interesting and in fact was the worst book I've read since high school.
The plot rambles with most of the book irrelevant to the "story". Characters come and go with no direction. They pop up, seem interesting, then they go away without much explanation.
I am no author, but I think Maguire really missed out on creating a truly interesting story. Would be nice if someone else took a real crack at creating somthing intriguing.
Luckily I just borrowed the book from my sister. Don't waste your hard earned cash.
Enigmas, akimbo, and snares, Oh My!.......2007-09-28
I liked the book because of its originality.
However, the story would flow and then get stuck in its attempt to confuse and irritate the reader into skipping over big parts of the book.
The journey of the Witch is so convoluted, that I had to back track. Enjoying this book took a lot effort. I like to be entertained when I read fiction, not work myself into a dither trying to understand where the story is going. When it gets bogged down with theories and who is who and where and when,...it is rather boring. BUT.. the parts that tell you about her childhood, schooling...is entertaining.
Horrors! Horrors!.......2007-09-23
This book was painfully disappointing. The plots meanders here and there and never fully develops. The writing is mediocre, and the book left me feeling cheated. The books sums itself up with the only funny line in it - "Horrors! Horrors!" Don't waste your time!
Product Description
here is the sequel to the hot bestselling a hunger like no other!in this scorching series there is passionate sex&fascinating characters!
Customer Reviews:
No rest for the reader is more like it.....l.......2007-10-08
I just finished reading this book and I can't wait for immortals after dark series 3! I've already pre-ordered waiting in anticipation! These characters are deep, passionate with thier work and very wicked when it comes to 'winning the prize' of all prizes. Going back in time to prevent tragedy which also may have consequences. It's a spellbinding read which made me want to 'forget the real life' for awhile to learn how these characters unfolded and came together. Write faster Kresley Cole!
Still So So.......2007-09-14
Okay. Still love the characters and the love scenes are very very hot and steamy. And because of that I give a 4 star rating. But still similar to the 1st book, where the femaile character (Katja) plays a little too much hard to get. That kind of fustrates me a little. However, I still plan to read the 3rd book when it comes out.
No Rest for the Wicked.......2007-09-08
Kresley Cole is one of the best authors of immortal romance EVER!
I have read too many books to list in this genre from many best selling authors and can not remember what sets one book apart from another, except when it comes to Mrs. Cole's Dark series.
Her characters are beyond sexy and yet so vunerable it makes their need for each other so much more real. I find myself laughing out loud and caught off guard several times during her stories when one of the characters says something that makes perfect sense but is so off the wall funny, I need a minute or two to stop giggling and pick the book back up again.
To tell you the truth "No Rest for the Wicked" isn't even her best work out of the three books, but it is still so worth reading.
All of the men and women featured in her Immortals books are all very different from one another, and all very easy to relate to, yet they still remain three very different stories with different personalities, struggles passions and abilities, unlike most romance novels where the same story line and characters are recycled over and over again.
Anyway, my point is GET THIS BOOK and anything else in the Immortals After Dark Series right away. I guarantee you'll love them all!!!!!
p.s. Did I mention that the love scenes in her books are beyond hot! Beyond incredible! Beyond imaginative! Beyond wild, and beyond sweet?....Well if I didn't, then there you have it.
Great Sequal.......2007-08-30
I was pleasantry surprised by Kresley Cole's second book in the Immortals after Dark series.
Wonderfully put together, great characters, and a book I can read over and over again!
Not Bad.......2007-08-14
Not as good as the first book in this series but still a good read.
Customer Reviews:
From the book's back cover..........2007-08-13
Here is a brief synopsis of the two novellas:
Wicked Intent: Control has meant everything to Tally Raines. Control of the office she ran as Jesse Wyman's secretary, and now control of Lucian Conover's office as well. But Lucian isn't content to be controlled by his fiery secretary. As a matter of fact, Lucian thinks she needs to loosen up and let the sexy, sensual woman hiding beneath her cool exterior free. And he will dare her to do just that...With a little help.
Sacrifice: Kimberly has run from Jared for a year now, sensing the weakness he could be to her future. But she never expected the sacrifice he would make for her. One that will rock her soul, and destroy the very foundations of all her beliefs.
Her sexuality, her heart, and all she's fought for in the last six years will be tested when an assignment takes her to Jared's farm, and into his bed. There she will learn the true meaning of hunger, of love...as well as the deception and the lies that have governed her life for so long.
Anything worth having is worth sacrificing for. Kimberly is about to find out if she can pay the price, and risk not only the inheritance that should be hers, but also her heart to the one man who can still the fires that rage in her soul.
Hot, Hot, Hot!.......2007-07-12
Another great erotic romance by Lora Leigh. Great characters, great charisma, great stories. I highly recommend her books. I am usually never dissapointed. I can't wait for her next!
If you're over the basic romance books, this will do it!.......2007-06-01
After reading almost every type of erotic fiction, I was getting a little bored. Enter Lora Leigh & it's a whole new ballgame. I was an instant fan after the Breed series (can she get cranking on more, already?), so I decided to check out a different type. Love it, love it, love it! It's just naughty enough, with some great dialogue inserted between some really hot sex scenes. I found myself actually interested in the plot, if not totally believing that there could actually be a secret club of dominant alpha males interested in falling in love. I've already ordered the next 2 books, can't wait!!
delicious!!!!!!!.......2007-03-10
heartwarming and erotic to the max!!
beautifully written and i highly recommend it!!!!
Good Book.......2007-02-24
I got this book for my daughter. She enjoyed it very much. Thanks for being prompt.
Book Description
The reluctant bride ...
Lady Portia Derring has an impeccable pedigree ... and not a penny to her name. Sister to a duke, this impoverished bluestocking reluctantly travels to Yorkshire to meet the wealthy earl her family insists she wed. Meeting him, however, is as far as she will go. Refusing to be a sacrificial lamb on the altar of matrimony to satisfy her brother's debts, this determined lady will do everything in her power not to gain a proposal. After all, she has plans of her own ... and they don't involve matrimony.
The unwilling groom ...
Known as Mad Moreton to everyone in Yorkshire, Heath lives a life as untamed and wild as the moors. After all, he has a family reputation to live down. The bad blood that runs in his veins is more than enough reason to swear off matrimony. Not even the outspoken, infuriating Lady Portia will succeed in trapping him. Bright eyes and tempting smile aside, he will resist the chit ... even if it kills him.
Customer Reviews:
LuuUUved it!.......2007-08-24
I just loved this easy read, I know, I know the Grandmother shouldn't have kept the "secret." Hey, do you have the same old ladies in your family as I do in mine? They keep the stupidest secrets and I can't imagine this not being plausible. Other then that...no complaints (actually that wasn't a complaint, just an observation from another reviewer's complaint). Again, just a good easy read and can't wait for her next one. Just an AUTHOR REMINDER...WRITE EPILOGUES!!! I like them and I HATE when an author is, well, I have to say it...out of ideas or can't think beyond the finale "love scene."
more like this, please.......2007-08-16
I would be so happy if there were more romances like Too Wicked to Tame. It had everything I like in a romance and none of my no-nos. The heroine, Portia, was feisty but always likable. She didn't want to give up her freedom to be married but she just couldn't resist her rescuer, Heath. I don't think many women would have been able to resist him either. He was delicious!! He had a reason for not marrying, as well. But, as this is a romance we all know neither one is going to stay unmarried.
This book didn't have a whole lot of extra stuff going on. I liked that. It allowed time for Heath and Portia's story to remain front and center. There were some little snippets about Heath's sisters, probably setups for future stories. I would like to read more about these two girls.
To sum up, this was a very pleasant book with a likable heroine and a yummy hero. This author has a very pleasant, readable style. I look forward to more from her.
fantastic.......2007-07-11
i loved it. It was a wonderfully written novel that kept me enthralled.
It is not to be missed. I will certainly be keeping a watch for any of Sophie's upcoming novels.
Highly recommended.
OKAY 6+ STARS - BIG TIME!!!!!!.......2007-07-05
I guess I should have started with her first book but I am glad that I grabbed this one instead. From the moment that Simon rescues Portia meandering under a torrential downpour on the road after a carriage accident, completely covered in covered in mud, the book catapults you into voraciously devouring every page at warp speed!
The developing story, gives you plenty of clues as to what's has happened and what has made Simon and his family shy away from marriage and from not wanting to ever replicate the past from what happened with his parents. But as you all know, this is a ROMANCE novel and all romance novels end well and all indiscretions, peccadilloes, innuendos, wrong doings and mistaken beliefs are all put to rest in the end - specially if a story is well written, with depth of emotion and with a script that makes it a page turner.
Portia's love for books is insatiable and when she discovers Simon's library, under a layer of dust and shut off from anyone's access she is undaunted with Heath's attempts to make her leave his home. There is no way she is going to be put out when she can avail herself of a plethora of unread books, just waiting to be dusted off and read!
With an awesome plot, witty and humorous dialogue and the sexual tension throughout building to a crescendo, (the actual sexual encounters are pretty much - EN FUEGO!!!!!!!), this book is really, really good! The secondary characters are endearing and well developed. All in all, I loved this new writer and will undoubtedly be awaiting future novels. "Too Wicked to Tame" is a pleasure to read. I am sure you will share my sentiments.
weak plot.......2007-06-14
Book is about a poor but titled lady who needs to wed to get her family out of debt, and a gentleman who's very wealthy, but sworn to never wed because of the 'madness' that supposedly runs in his blood.
This was not a bad read, but I felt disappointed given where it could have gone. The writing is great with witty lines, but the plot is weak and I'm not sure about the characters, not sure what's so great about them aside from their being gorgeous and having chemistry. The part I felt most unbelieveable is that the Grandmother knew the secret, but would rather have the family of 3 marriage-eligible children live as semi-outcasts than reveal the truth. The ending was a bit too much of a cat and mouse chase. I just felt the plot and characters had potential, but unrealized...
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A Wicked Gentleman
Jane Feather
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Book Description
Bestselling author Jane Feather brings to life the glamour, sophistication, and intrigue of Regency-era London in this captivating novel of unexpected passions and dangerous secrets.
Pooling their meager resources, Lady Cornelia Dagenham, her sister-in-law Aurelia, and their friend Liv Lacey arrive in London's Cavendish Square to spend a month at the home Liv has just inherited. But why anyone would show a fervent interest in purchasing the rundown property -- particularly the arrogant Viscount Bonham, who clearly could afford the finest of homes -- is a puzzle to Cornelia. His charms are undeniable, though -- and Cornelia finds her resistance to this mysterious stranger falling away...as a sparking passion clouds her view.
But their affair may place her and her friends in danger as Harry Bonham sweeps her into the sparkling whirl of high society. Leading a double life as a code breaker for the Crown, Harry is a man of many secrets. Is it Cornelia whom he truly desires, or something hidden in the house on Cavendish Square?
Customer Reviews:
A Not-So-Wicked Gentleman.......2007-09-10
I was disappointed by this title. From the description, I expected much more. I didn't find either main character particularly engaging and agree with other reviewers who stated there were too many characters. Do we really need all the description and exposition about the nannies? I skimmed a lot of this book, but I did finish reading it (so that says something). However, the male protagonist was not in any way "wicked." He was nice, caring, sympathetic and smart. But mostly, he was ho-hum. My advice is to skip this one.
A Wicked Gentleman.......2007-09-03
Lady Cornelia Dagenham, her sister-in-law Aurelia, and their friend Liv Lacey, are off to London on an adventure. Combining their sparse funds, the three plan to spend a few months in the home Liv recently inherited. Although the home is in terrible condition, they are determined to make it habitable and enjoy their London vacation.
Harry, The Viscount Bonham, has made several bids to purchase Liv's Cavendish Square property, which is a mystery to the three ladies. The viscount is wealthy and has no need for the shabby property. When Harry turns his charm on Cornelia, to her amazement she finds her self responding.
Unbeknownst to Cornelia, Harry is a code breaker for the Crown. His interest in her not only exposes her and her friends to danger, it also raises a distressing question. Does Harry truly desire Cornelia, or is his pursuit of her part of his mission for the Crown?
I thoroughly enjoyed reading A Wicked Gentleman. In fact, I am really looking forward to the next book in this trilogy. These women are smart, engaging and funny. I have been hooked!
A Wicked Gentleman is amusing, sensual and terribly romantic. I can't think of a better way to spend a summer's afternoon than stretched out on a hammock lost in the romance of Jane Feather's A Wicked Gentleman.
Annmarie
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A story of a widow and a spy.......2007-06-13
Cornelia is a widow with two young children who moves with two friends into a house in London. These woman move into a dilapidated home with unusual servants. They are quickly wooed by Harry, a viscount who ultimately falls in love with Cornelia. Cornelia initially dislikes Harry, but seems to be overcome by his charms. There is a subplot regarding a mysterious thimble and French agent that creates additional tension.
I love the idea that the character is a mature woman with a family. This makes the story different and enjoyable. Additionally, there are a number of fun characters, such as the unusual butler and the yappy dogs that are quite humorous. However, I didn't like Feather's development of the relationship between Harry and Cornelia. I didn't care that they got together-- in fact, I felt that he was deceptive and she might be better without him. Given that I generally didn't like their relationship or the hero, the novel fell a little flat for me.
Widows, spinsters, and spies.......2007-05-06
Lately, I've been enjoying some lighter reading, namely several new historical romances by authors that I know will usually turn out a good product. Long time author Jane Feather is one of those writers that I trust; while a few of her novels have bombed for me, most of the time she can keep me interested and entertained enough to finish her stories.
Ms. Feather has started a new series with A Wicked Gentleman, set in the Regency period of London, England. Three ladies, Cornelia, her sister-in-law Aurelia, and their cousin Livia, decide to go to London, each one for different reasons. At first uncertain how they will afford it, a surprise legacy from an unknown relation provides them with a house on the fashionable Cavendish Square.
This particular story centers around Cornelia, the widowed Lady Dagenham. Desperate to keep her two young children with her, Cornelia happily agrees to chaperone Lady Liv, and London provides a welcome respite from the threats of her uncle, who seeks to keep her son, Lord Stevie, from any hint of trouble. The idea of having her son taken away from her haunts Cornelia, especially when the proposed tutor is a bit of a sadist.
But London isn't seeming to be that much of a haven either. For one thing, the townhouse is a wreck, along with three aged servants who have their own attitudes about how things ought to be run. But what may be worst of all is the presence of Harry, Viscount Bonham. Besides being devastatingly handsome (aren't they always?), Harry has quite a few secrets of his own, and he and Nell keep crossing paths.
Unhappily for both Nell and Harry, his secrets, including the rather lurid death of his former wife, and his own reasons for seeking out the trio of ladies may prove to be too much for any hope of romance to survive the ugly truth. It's a tried and true plot that is usually found in romantic historicals, but Jane Feather manages to breathe some new life into the story.
For one, the heroine, isn't the usual sort of ninny that is found in this novel. Cornelia is a grown-up, with a previous life that has left her with children, a touch that is rarely found in these sort of novels. She also has another rare trait -- a sense of humor, and there are several scenes in the novel that are laugh-out-loud funny. Harry is a little too perfect, always managing to show up at just the right moment with hardly a hair out of place, but by the end of the story, there's enough emotional tension going on to overlook that stumbling block. Too, the author doesn't fall into the pit of turning this into yet another book where it's nothing but sexual bouts between the leads, and the plot goes to the wayside. While there are quite a few dangling issues left at the end of the book, it's satisfying enough that it can be read as a stand-alone novel.
The main plot besides the romantic aspect involves a band of French spies trying to get into the house on Cavendish Square to find an object that is hidden there at the begining of the book. For those who might think that this sort of thing is far-fetched and an aristocratic nobleman is working to stop them, the truth may surprise them.
The secondary characters, Aurelia and Liv along with Harry's assistant, Lester, and the children, are fairly well-fleshed out, and provide some lighter touches and help to keep the story a bit more balanced than a constant 'he-said, she-said.' One interesting thread involves Lady Sophie, the desceased previous owner of the house, and the little clues that are scattered throughout the novel that indicate that she may not have been everything that she seemed. I can only hope that the future novels in the series will explore this angle a bit more.
Ms. Feather's writing style is fluid, and clear of anachronisms. Her knowledge of the time-period -- the early nineteenth centure -- is evident in how her characters behave and act. Regency society was one of those where reputation was everything and unlike most modern writers, Ms. Feather puts it to good use in the story.
Summing up, it's a good novel of this type, and better than most to be found in this genre. One of the best parts about this writer is that she works to maintain her consistancy of writing good stories that provide an evening's entertainment. I will continue to look for her forthcoming novels in her Cavendish Square series, as yet unnamed.
The Incomparable Jane Feather's A Wicked Gentleman.......2007-04-10
Jane Feather's writing style cannot be compared...I can only describe it as "magical"! Her love scenes are so beautifully descritive and the passion inside the bedroom is enhanced and heightened by the passionate romance outside the bedroom.
She describes things so beautifully and in such a sophisticated way that some of her sentences take my breath away. I have to re-read them 2 and 3 times.
Ms. Feather writes about history in such an interesting way that it seems vital to the storyline. In many of other historical romances, the history is just boring...not so with Ms, Feather.
I cannot say enough about her novels, with the exception of very few, she is a superb top shelf author.
The Wicked Gentleman has a hero to die for and a heorine who matches him. I enjoyed them immensely and cannot wait for Liv and Aurelia's stories!
Book Description
As might be expected from this fiercely provocative writer, David Mamet’s interest in anti-Semitism is not limited to the modern face of an ancient hatred but encompasses as well the ways in which many Jews have themselves internalized that hatred. Using the metaphor of the Wicked Son at the Passover seder–the child who asks, “What does this story mean to you?”–Mamet confronts what he sees as an insidious predilection among some Jews to seek truth and meaning anywhere–in other religions, in political movements, in mindless entertainment–but in Judaism itself. At the same time, he explores the ways in which the Jewish tradition has long been and still remains the Wicked Son in the eyes of the world.
Written with the searing honesty and verbal brilliance that is the hallmark of Mamet’s work, The Wicked Son is a scathing look at one of the most destructive and tenacious forces in contemporary life, a powerfully thought-provoking and important book.
Customer Reviews:
brilliant.......2007-08-22
were I more intelligent I would give this book 5 stars but alas I am not and found it somewhat tough going in the 2 days I spent reading it.
I have pondered this subject over the years and even reproached certain Jews for what I consider their anti semitic views'.How can a jew be anti semitic "is the usual ludicrous reply.
Mamet {as have I} have come to the same conclusion as to what drives these traitors {my words)and to be succint they are cowards.If they can convince the world they are indeed cosmopolitans they will escape the fate of their fellows.History prooves otherwise as Mamet points out but what do these people know of history?About the same as they know of their heritage.Nothing.
People like Noam Chomsky,anti semite extraordinaire have huge followings and fame as an intellecual.Is he famous for hating his own people?How lonely this must be would be Mamets take.
Why not study his own heritage and religion and find fellowhip,peace and pride.Mamet does and this is his reccomenation for the Jews who flounder from one trend to another.
Come home where you belong is his answer.
I realize as does Mamet that this is provocative and not possible to prove but certainly worthy of thought.
what is a self-hating Jew?.......2007-07-14
Mamet delivers a relentless answer to this question, describing the impact of a bigoted society on one's sense of self, and highlighting the isolation unaffiliated Jews encounter while living in a world that is always going to hate them whether they are affiliated or not. It is an indictment of the generation of Jewish intellectuals who chose to reject the faith, but like an older brother, Mamet scolds them but also makes an impassioned plea for their return. He attempts to explain to us all what a magnificent culture we have inherited. As the child of alienated Jews, I was raised in the desert and am trying to find my way into Canaan. Mamet's point on the inescapability of our Jewishness is well taken. For me this book has had a powerful healing influence - but I don't expect my parents' generation to appreciate it - I think it would only offend them. I read it all within two days - it's brilliant, almost brutal although motivated by love - the observations about race, global anti-semitism, and internalized self-hatred are very astute.
Important Theme, Botched.......2007-07-02
Though sympathetic to Mamet's general premise, I found more to dislike about the book than I anticipated. What bothered me most were:
1) Mamet's authoritative voice was presumptuous and pedantic, especially when his arguments were thin, muddled, or unconvincing.
2) The use of Freudian theory/ terminology to buttress those arguments.
3) The erroneousness of Mamet's target: Mamet considers as "apostates" not just the obvious Chomsky-Finkelstein types ( deserving of his buckshot ), and Jews scornful of Judaism ( also buckshot-worthy ), but any Jew who isn't a regular attendee at synagogue. To Mamet, the Jew who doesn't study Torah is part of the problem. And his sole prescription for these apostates? Get thee to a shul.
4) Mamet's tone, throughout, is lofty, arrogant, and without sympathy even when his targets are harmless, non-apostate innocents who happen to irk him, and who he drags in to the fight ( i.e., poets, writers, and artists who participate in artist groups, whom he calls liars for thinking their work has worth ).
The book has its strengths, and the first few chapters dealing with anti-Semitism are good, but from there on it's a rough ride, sometimes interesting, with an erratic driver who does a lot of talking to himself.
My Review/Wonderful Book.......2007-05-28
Movies, Books, Music & ArtCommentaries
David Mamet's 'The Wicked Son'
Column: Interesting Times
Lynne Bundesen
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May 25, 2007
"See also, the bachelor who manages to find in every potential mate something just a little bit wrong. This person may be accused of, and may in fact grudgingly admit to, that malady called fear of commitment, but that may be more truthfully characterized as greed.
"The perennial bachelor is afraid not of commitment but of passing up any opportunity for unlicensed sex -- he is afraid not of commitment but of restraint."
There you have David Mamet in "The Wicked Son."
The book's title refers to the character in the Passover Seder who distances himself from his people by asking, "What does this ritual mean to you?" The subtitle lays bare Mamet's meditation: "Anti-Semitism, Self-hatred, and the Jews."
Some reviews say the book is "bombastic"; a few online reviews have said that one needs a dictionary to read the book. The New York Times review says, "Like everything he does, it is blunt and bracing, honest and provocative, original and gutsy." I say it is a must read. The book may make you angry, may disturb you, or may cause rejoicing that someone has said what needs to be said.
Mamet: "In substituting conveniently elected totems and ceremonies for their more ancient counterparts, we have become neither more rational nor more humane, merely more confused -- we have replaced awe by superstition. The ceremony of circumcision is derided as savage self-mutilation, that of breast augmentation as logical fulfillment of individual prerogative. Plastic surgery performed in the aid of self- or community propitiation is simple cosmetic alternative; that performed in the aid of religion, is viewed, by the enlightened, as monstrous.
"But every obeisance, performance, or sacrifice the apostate finds irrational or ludicrous in religion will be found, under another name, in his daily life. The apostate might balk at consulting a rabbi as he might a soothsayer but finds it logical to consult with a 'life coach.' ... The enlightened might find ludicrous the notion of a Magic Balm of Youth, yet pay outrageous sums for an inert white cream that has been suggested to reverse the aging process. One might identify as primitive the caste differences between Cohen, Levi and Israel yet pay exorbitantly to 'move up' from one model car to the next -- models operationally identical, and differing only in the placement and shape of their fenders and badging."
Writing is thinking -- or should be -- and Mamet thinks: "Man is a constantly, irremediably, deeply superstitious creature -- no man more than he who is assured of his absolute rationality. The apostate is not an agnostic but an unconscious polytheist."
He says: "The constant battle against personification and rationalization, against our all-too-human desire to cast ourselves as God, is not a perquisite for the practice of religion; it is the practice of religion."
And he chides his brethren: "Surrender is frightening, and surrender to one's own tradition, race and heritage is, demonstrably, the most frightening of all. Why do some Jews reject their religion and their race? For two reasons: because it is 'too Jewish' and because it is not Jewish enough."
In one of those six degrees of separation, I once was engaged to the brother of David Mamet's first wife, but that thought only crossed my mind as I was stunned by the text and nearly through reading. Remembering is one thing Mamet wants from his readers, from his fellow Jews. Remembering who you are and where you came from.
"The Wicked Son" is a slim volume, but the contents take time to digest. And all is not criticism. His volume ends: "We are the children of kings and queens, a holy nation and a kingdom of priests. We are the children of a mystery that has not abandoned us and that has come for us; it is both described and contained in the Torah."
-- -- --
Lynne Bundesen is the author of five books on religion and was adjunct professor at the Boston Theological Institute under a Templeton Science and Religion Grant. She is currently the spiritual expert for the physical and spiritual health website of Dr. Andrew Weil. Her book "The Feminine Spirit: Recapturing the Heart of Scripture" was just published. Her email address is [...]
Why am I Jewish?.......2007-05-09
How rich a history we Jews have,,,,,celebrate it .Live it,,,,Thanks >>David Mamet for reiterating that point !!!
As a child of Parents who emerged from Auschwitz
< both their parents and most of their siblings were GASSED and cremated. I know the world hates Jews and I am quilty of absorbing myself into other cultures in order to escape the utter pain inflicted on my family,,,,Thank you for setting me straight into my own TRIBE. WHAT A RICH HERITAGE WE JEWS HAVE!!David Mamet is my hero..Thanks for being who you are,,,,Kol hakavod
Average customer rating:
- A really steamy hot novel
- sizzling!
- What a 1st Impression
- Steamy for sure but....
- For fans of Shannon McKenna, Jaid Black and Lora Leigh.
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Wicked Ties
Shayla Black
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Book Description
When a stalker ratchets up his attempts to get to her, cable sex talk show host Morgan O'Malley turns to Jack Cole-a self-proclaimed dominant- for help. Though Jack is a bodyguard, Morgan feels anything but safe in his presence. Because slowly and seductively, Jack is bringing her deepest fantasies to the surface. And when he bends her to his will, what's more shocking than her surrender is how much she enjoys it and how she starts to crave his masterful touch. A willing player in Jack's games, Morgan knows that his motives aren't pure. But she has no idea how personal they are.
Customer Reviews:
A really steamy hot novel.......2007-10-06
Morgan O'Malley is the hostess of a cable sex talk show and she has seen and heard a lot of things, but she never met someone like Master J, whom she wants to interview for an upcoming special show about BDSM. Unfortunately, during their first meeting Morgan discovers that her stalker, the reason why she fled from L.A, followed her the whole way to Houston. Master J. aka Jack takes over the situation and saves her. He brings her to his home to keep her safe while he tries to find out who is threatening her life. But he doesn't do it for nothing because he has his own agenda where comes to Morgan. He plans to introduce her to the world of domination and submission, as well as seeks to get revenge for a past betrayal. Will Jack and Morgan realize that there is something very special between them? And will Jack discover that there is something more important than revenge?
WICKED TIES grabbed this reader's interest from the first page and she couldn't stop reading till she reached the end. She was really sorry when the story ended because it's one of the stories that you don't want to end.
The whole plot idea was fantastic, the reader gets so involved in the story and you can hardly wait to see what happens next, because the story is not predictable. Till the end you are wondering who is really the stalker or if Jack will get over his betrayal and be able again to love.
The characters are so great; they are realistic, lovable and just lovable, no matter if it is the hero and the heroine or the secondary characters. WICKED TIES is a very emotional book with characters to believable that readers can easily follow their inner struggles and understand the conflicts they have to overcome.
In the opinion of the reader, WICKED TIES is a master of BDSM erotic romance because the book perfectly shows the trust, which is so important in a BDSM relationship.
WICKED TIES is a wickedly hot book with great love scenes and not to forget a very hot Ménage scene.
This reviewer can highly recommend this book to everyone who loves hot and sensual stories. Ms. Black is an author you definitely want to keep an eye on. This reader really hopes that there will be a sequel, because there are some very interesting secondary characters.
Courtesy of Loveromances and More
sizzling!.......2007-09-29
Although I would have liked for the story to be a little more developed, it didn't deter from my enjoyment of this book. It sizzles! You won't be disappointed!
What a 1st Impression.......2007-09-23
Well damn!! I bought this book at RAW on a whim. I had read Secret Desire or something and it was O-K..but nothing I felt the need to discover more.
Wicked Ties!!..WoW. I read this in a day. I just couldnt put it down and when I did I was thinking about it. As a woman who loves the D/s aspect of sexuality I thought this story was great. As a vindictive woman, Jack's dirt in the begining didnt really bother me to the point of being turned off. I loved the way he pushed her and was relentless. He was so intuned to her vibe. She needed it. Now would it work in real life..No,a true Master wouldnt be quite so pushy but damn it was sexy when Jack did and it worked on a Saturday afternoon.
I loved that she added Deke and Jack gave her everything that she wanted even with his own little demons.
The tension started word one and the story was great. I can't wait for the next book in this series. I might even have to read a few more other things to bide my time.
Steamy for sure but...........2007-08-23
This was the first book by Shayla Black that I had read. She was recommended to me by a few friend who knew that I enjoyed Lora Leigh. I really do enjoy the alpha male characters and this book at plenty of that, actually it was a bit much. While I found that the book kept my interest and the sex scenes were great, I kept getting hung up on the Dominant/Submissive thing. I tried so hard to get over it but I can't, it really ruined it for me. I did give the book 4 stars because it was well written. I think if you are ok with the Dominant/Sumissive thing they you will really really like this book!
For fans of Shannon McKenna, Jaid Black and Lora Leigh........2007-08-08
Hot! Hot! Hot! Shayla Black is an author to watch, with her steamy, suspense filled plot you'll be hooked from the 1st chapter, just make sure you've got a bucket of water on hand to cool you down. Morgan O'Malley's under threat from a stalker and has come to Houston to hide out by posing as the fiancé of her secret half-brother Brandon. This only serves to put her under the notice of Jack Cole who's determined to revenge himself against Brandon by stealing his woman. Incognito he seeks her out online posing as a dominant who's looking for a sexual relationship with her, and he intrigues her so much by his reading of her sexual needs that she agrees to meet him, only to nearly fall victim to a bullet. Jack appoints himself as her bodyguard, but finds that he's being driven by more than the need for vengeance. Jack is as alpha as they come and is about to teach Morgan how good it can be to completely bend to someone else's will, but don't worry, Morgan's no pushover and the only place she'll take orders is in the bedroom. This is dark, intense, carnal reading and all I can say is, next please!!
Book Description
Many well-intentioned people these days look to the realm of politics for the solutions to the many and diverse societal problems facing the world. They believe that if only they could get good people into seats of power, then all would begin to correct itself and heal. These are noble and sane beliefs; indeed, one would expect the political route to bring this hoped-for outcome. Thats what politics are for, after all, right? We have come to believe that government does the will of the people, that the vote of the individual is the ultimate shaper of policy. The reality, however, is quite different, and this is borne out factually and undeniably in Ted Flynn's new book, Hope of the Wicked .
Politics has become but a tool for chaos; the solution for the ills confronting us exists far beyond. How have we arrived at the point we find ourselves, a point defined by the lack of ability to even govern our own future? If we can no longer determine our temporal destiny, then what does? The answers lie in a vast tangle of forces, organizations, individuals and philosophies, a tangle purposely confusing so as to avoid detection, a mass bound together tangibly by the desire of money and power, intangibly by the very essence of deceit.
What are these forces? How do they function? How have they come to the height of power? The truth is not easy to explain, nor is it easy to accept. The deception underlying the plans and processes is extremely subtle and pervasive. To understand all that is afoot requires delving into a large number of areas. Hope of the Wicked does just this. It explores the convergence on a global basis of multi-national corporations, foundations, and the political and sociological instruments of a one-world government to bring a New World Order. The book is 550 pages with 82 photographs and 1,200 footnotes, with a strong historical basis to show that there is a global elite working to end the sovereignty of nations, to place all under the United Nations. Areas explored are: the plan to bring America into the New World Order, the altered roles and make-up of the family, how a global elite is working to change the form of money, the abuse of technology, the Shadow Government, Executive Orders, the role of the Federal Reserve and who owns it, the Bilderbergers, the Council on Foreign Relations, the Trilateral Commission, identities of the global big wigs and wonks, how the agenda has no ideology and is neither Democrat nor Republicanbut about control, the erosion of freedoms and rights, the planned collapse of the world economy to bring a new order from chaos, the intentional dumbing-down of American education, and many other issues that are bothering you in your gut, but that you can't put your finger on.
Hope of the Wicked is about the greatest deception in modern history. The book is packed with hundreds and hundreds of quotes from world leaders themselves showing where they want to bring the world. Nothing is left to guesswork; when you are finished reading, you will understand that what seems to be inconsistent and illogical to you, is not to the global elite who wish to bring the United States under the auspices of the United Nations. The quotes are from established world leaders, past and present, and most are household names. It is laid out for all to see what they have organizedout in the open for all to observe, if one wants to learn what the Masters of the Universe are planning for the New World Order. The book is neither left- nor right-wing politically, but is the view of a scribe observing these trends and issues over a twenty-five year period. It is primarily a resource guide and mini-anthology, with an index and 38 pages of footnotes that will be most difficult for someone to take issue with, principally because the quotes are from the perpetrators themselveswhat they have accomplished, and where they hope to go in the future. When you are done reading the material presented in this book, you'll never look at the news the same way again. It all amounts to control, control of your money, your work, your family, your education, your attitudes, your beliefs, your thoughts. Do you think its impossible? Read Hope of the Wicked and you will know for sure it is not only possible, it is already being done.
Customer Reviews:
An education of human behavior in miss-guided ambition.......2007-08-28
I was introduced to this book when I was debating general politics on-line with neo-liberals. Even though I was well aware of what was discussed in the book, generally conspiracies of secret societies, there were details that had me reading the book from cover to cover. The author doesn't mince words describing what these members of the secret societies desire for the whole of humanity, and it's not good. I came away more educated than before I read the book. It also led me to read other books the author lists as references. I highly recommend this book if one wants to know more about miss-guided ambitions of politically powerful individuals.
BenL - economist, Sarajevo.......2007-07-30
Hope of the Wicked is a very intersting study into the shadows of US policy making (both foreign and domestic), and western Europe for that matter. Starting off by taking a less conventional view of history (secret societies, the creation of the Federal Reserve), and then getting much more in depth in areas of education and the UN. Mr. Flynn sites quite frequently, however, Quigley's Tragedy and Hope. One of the draw backs to this book is the large amount of direct quotes the author uses to make his point. In some cases these quotes reach 2 pages in length. I found that these kill the momentum that was built up initialy when the author was focusing on the historical elements.
Not to give anything away, but as the book passes its half-way point, the author's "true" intention comes forth. Having not taken a previous pro-Catholic/religious stance towards the negativities of secret societies, Flynn focuses on the anti-religious characteristics as reasons to bash the government. I would have prefered Flynn to have kept his seemingly neutral stance that was highlighted in the beginning of this book, so as to make his case more believeable and thought provoking. However, his very religious stance is thrown at the reader, which at times almost made me put the book down.
All in all the book is a good opening into the world of government. I recommend this book for anyone interested in world foreign policies, and a different take of historical events (the "real" reason behind WW2).
New World Order - Information Resource.......2007-07-10
This is an excellent primer on the New World Order. Flynn names names and explains the various relationships amongst the various players. This is a well-written book that is not too deep to read. The text is filled with information. A great book!
One Of The Best Books On The Topic .......2007-07-02
Excellent book . I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 for two primary reasons, but I still highly recommend the book. My minor 2 "issues" with this book:
A) It is a bit longer than it needs to be; the author could have probably cut out abouit 15% of this book and still made his points pretty well.
B) He writes from a Catholic perspective and a few of his comments blatantly reflect this a couple of times in the book (such as when he makes references to a "prophecy" given by the Virgin Mary). I, being a non-Catholic, had to simply disregard those parts, since I consider such Catholic/Marian "prophecies" to be as worthless as a three-dollar bill.
Other than that, the book is very well researched, and has a lot of good information, and eye-opening quotations from some of the leading political figures of our day, showing just how broad-based and deeply entrenched the World Government movement is . Make sure you have your pen or highlighter with you whenever you're reading this book. Because theres a lot of eye-opening stuff you'll want to come back to.
Among the public figures he shows to have a clear One World government mindset are George HW Bush, Walter Cronkite, Henry Kissinger, and Bill & Hillary Clinton, among many others. Some of the info here will really make your jaw drop. I'm pretty well versed in the whole One World/New World Order issue, and have read many books on the topic, so I was impressed with how much research the author obviously did put this book together. This book is an eye-opener for sure.
I highly recommend it.
Awesome!.......2007-03-08
For anyone interested in the conspriatorial view of history, Ted Flynn's "Hope of the Wicked" is a must have for your library. Arming yourself with knowledge is the best one can do in this battle of good vs. evil the world is involved in and books like this are a good place to start.
Book Description
Damali and Carlos have finally tied the knot, but there is no happily ever after. There are bigger problems on the horizon. Eves son, Cain, has escaped his banishment in order to assume his fathers throne and is now the new Chairman of the Vampire Council. He is amassing a new army, which includes resurrecting one of the Neterus old foesthe deadly Fallon Nuit. But Carlos isnt about to let that happen. The coming battle will be the battle to kick off Armageddon.
Customer Reviews:
Awesome.......2007-08-03
I have read all of LA Banks books in the VHL series and have loved each and every one of them, but this book was off the hook. I got goosebumps reading this book when she started talking about scenes in Revelation. Just AWESOME. A very good read.
Explosive!.......2007-07-19
As usual, L.A. Banks does not let me down with The Wicked. I've read all 7 VHL books. She hits all the high marks in this one. It's explosive, otherworldly, dark, and filled with words and geographic regions that will send you running to your BIG dictionary searching for meanings. Never mind, read on and you'll understand. Gripped by this book, it was a constant companion to my purse--I couldn't leave home without it. Her cast of interracial characters is typical L.A. Banks writing style. And the war scenes will--to borrow her phase--knock your head back. I'm obsessed and ready for the next one, Ms. Banks. This book deserves 5-plus stars.
Minnie E Miller
Author
Dont want to tell it all..........2007-06-25
Okay so I am definitely a huge fan of L.A. Banks and this book is no exception. In this selection she brings Cain into the mix and it makes for an interesting plot twist. He is in love with Damali and from the first page of the book you see just how twisted his love for her can be. But Damali and Carlos are finally getting their honeymoon but inevitably something happens that brings their mood down and the book begins. That is all I am going to delve into but trust me I am a faithful reader of the series and this is a book,series that you want to get into. So for first time readers you will be lost if you start up now but for faithful readers get ready for a great sit down read.
Keep em comin'!!!.......2007-06-04
I love this series and this book was on hit! L.A. Banks is doing it with each novel she comes out with in the Vampire Huntress series. I sssooo would love to see this as a series or a mini-series. The philosophies and theologies are so complex, I don't know how they'd be able to do the series justice in a screenplay. I look forward to each installment in the series, but I so dread the day it all ends.
HI....MY NAME IS BILLIE AND I AM A VAMPIRE HUNTRESS ADDICT!.......2007-05-01
MS. BANKS...MS. BANKS..MS. BANKS!
WHAT CAN I SAY THAT I HAVEN'T ALREADY SAID ABOUT THIS SERIES..YOU ARE EVENTUALLY GOING TO SEND ME INTO CARDIAC ARREST!...LOL..LOL
WITH EACH BOOK I READ IN THIS SERIES..I TRY AND SEE HOW YOU WILL OUT DO THE OTHER AND EVERYTIME YOU LEAVE ME BREATHLESS..MY BLOOD PRESSURE PROBABLY GOES UP...SOME SIPS OF WINE..LOL
DAMALI AND CARLOS WILL BE THE DEATH OF ME..
THIS EPISODE WAS ANOTHER GREAT ONE..I DONT KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN WITH THIS..
IM JUST GOING TO SAY IF YOU HAVEN'T READ ANYTHING BY THIS WOMAN( MS BANKS) START FROM THE VERY BEGINNING..WITH THE MINION AND WORK YOUR WAY TOO THE REST OF THE SERIES.AS WELL AS IT BEING ACTION PACKED..ROMANTIC..FULL OF SUSPENSE..ITS ALSO FULL OF KNOWLEDGABLE INFORMATION AND MAKES GO HMMMMMM..IS THAT RIGHT!
HEY.. YOU DONT HAVE TO TAKE MY WORD FOR IT.. GO BUY THE SERIES..
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