PW on Corambis

[truepenny]

Because batwrangler is a kind and helpful person, I have seen the Publishers Weekly review of Corambis, which calls it "rambling" and "unsubtle," spoils what I thought was an important plot point, and contains a fairly grievous factual error.

Yeah, my Wednesday's off to a great start. How about you?

ETA: cheloya found Harriet's take, which is vintage Harriet and oddly enough makes me feel better.

ETA2: britmandelo very kindly shared the Romantic Times review, which is much more gratifying to my ego and (I hope) a better representation of the book.

Comments

[britmandelo.livejournal.com]

Ignore them? I got April's RomanticTimes Book Review, and they gave you 4 1/2 stars (best you can get). They liked it. I trust them more than PW to review books correctly, as I almost always disagree with PW.

[truepenny.livejournal.com]

Oooh, thank you! That helps with the sting.

[britmandelo.livejournal.com]

I went ahead and dug out the magazine. Not only is it 4 1/2, you're the fantasy "Top Pick" for April. here's the review blurb:

"The voices of Felix, Mildmay and Kay ring out from the pages of this wonderfully paced and beautifully written final book in the Melusine quartet. Monette's strongest suit is her ability to create memorable and striking characters, and this book is no exception. Healing, reconciliation, sacrifice and forgiveness are key themes, as is friendship and family--both of choice and of blood. Monette's lush prose is captivating and readers should take the time to savor each and every word."

I'd say you can't get much better than that.

[truepenny.livejournal.com]

You are a kind and lovely person. Thank you!

[britmandelo.livejournal.com]

No problem. *g*