bethany725 Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 Fortune's Rocks is one of my favorite books of all time (thus far in my 26 years ), and I'm reading The Pilot's Wife right now.. enjoying it, but just taking me a while as I haven't had much time to read lately. This weekend's beach trip should allow me to finish it, I'd think. And I have Testimony on my TBR list. She's becoming an author I really enjoy so far. Quote
Nellie Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 I didn't enjoy Testimony at all :-( I really didn't care about the characters. It's the only Shreve book I have read, perhaps I should try a different one. Quote
famar Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 Had started Light on Snow a few days back...beautiful scene descriptions. Quote
BookBee8 Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 I didn't enjoy Testimony at all :-( I really didn't care about the characters. Wow, really? I really felt for a few of the characters, so much that I cried at the end! I've read Eden Close by her too, but didn't think as much to that one. Quote
Inver Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 and I'm reading The Pilot's Wife right now.. enjoying it, That was the first Anita Sheve I read and loved it. Had started Light on Snow a few days back...beautiful scene descriptions. Note to self that I have this on my bookshelf to be read. My sis said it was a good book, so one of these days I will get around to it. Quote
joe Posted April 19, 2009 Posted April 19, 2009 Body Surfing is an excellent read. I would highly recommend it. i have also read the Pilot's Wife but did not enjoy that as much Quote
DLG Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 Has anyone read All He Ever Wanted? Is it an enjoyable read? I thought of reading that once I'm done reading my current books. I read this. I got to the end of the book and thought "mmm. ok" I haven't read another of hers since. Maybe I started with the wrong book.. Quote
Maggie Dana Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 For me, reading Anita Shreve has been an up-and-down experience. I began with THE PILOT'S WIFE that I really enjoyed, possibly because I was once married to an airline pilot and could identify with the main character, and definitely because I became engrossed in the story and the writing. Then I tried FORTUNE'S ROCKS and, despite all the glowing reviews this one got, found I could not get into it. I tried, and failed, three times to finish it. Then I had a go at THE WEDDING and managed to finish it, but was sorely disappointed. I didn't care enough about the characters and the writing itself, I thought, was a little sloppy. Quote
chesilbeach Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 Then I had a go at THE WEDDING and managed to finish it, but was sorely disappointed. I didn't care enough about the characters and the writing itself, I thought, was a little sloppy. I think that might be the one book of hers I read, although if it was, the UK version is called A Wedding In December. It was a reading group book, and not something I would have chosen to read. The rest of the group had previously read The Pilot's Wife and loved it, but I hadn't read it, and based on my experience of A Wedding In December, I won't be inclined to read any more of her books. The only redeeming feature was the book within the book, which was quite interesting. Quote
Inver Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 Body Surfing is an excellent read. I would highly recommend it. i have also read the Pilot's Wife but did not enjoy that as much Oh I have that one on my shelf too....I really must try and read more of my own books Quote
Maggie Dana Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 I think that might be the one book of hers I read, although if it was, the UK version is called A Wedding In December. It was a reading group book, and not something I would have chosen to read. The rest of the group had previously read The Pilot's Wife and loved it, but I hadn't read it, and based on my experience of A Wedding In December, I won't be inclined to read any more of her books. The only redeeming feature was the book within the book, which was quite interesting. Yes, that story about the fire in Halifax during the First World War was engrossing. I loved that part of the story. I'd forgotten about it, Chesil ... thanks for reminding me. Made the book worth slogging through. Am now making a mental note to see if I can find books at my library about this fire. Quote
Inver Posted June 3, 2009 Posted June 3, 2009 (edited) Had started Light on Snow a few days back...beautiful scene descriptions. Started this one famar and loving it. Thanks for the reminder that I had this one. Body Surfing is an excellent read. I would highly recommend it. This one could be close to being next on the TBR pile Joe. 8/6/09 ~ Just to say I finished Light on Snow and loved it, well worth a read. Simple story telling at its best. Edited June 8, 2009 by Inver Quote
Guest Eliza1 Posted November 23, 2010 Posted November 23, 2010 I love Anita Shreve's books. Fortune's rocks is one of my favourite novels. I've read it at least 10 times. I love the style of writing too. I've also read - Light on Snow Strange fits of passion Body Surfing All he ever wanted Quote
chesilbeach Posted December 24, 2010 Posted December 24, 2010 We've been given Light On Snow as one of our reading group books for this month. Based on my experience of A Wedding In December, I don't have high hopes, but there seem to be a few people here who liked it, so I'll try to keep an open mind! Quote
Nollaig Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 I have A Wedding In December but haven't read it. I also have some other one by her. I am not AT ALL into chick lit/dramatic girly fiction/this sort of thing of ANY VARIETY, but there are two exceptions to that rule: Anna McPartlin's books and so far, Anita Shreve's Light On Snow. I thought it was great, for what it was. Quote
Alicia Simone Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 I read 'Testimony' by Anita Shrieve. I like the way its written so you really get inside each character's head! Quote
Frodo Posted September 3, 2011 Posted September 3, 2011 Hello and greetings. Two quickly read Anita Shreve books, recently - A CHANGE IN ALTITIUDE, and RESCUE. The Altitude novel, sees newlyweds, Margaret and Patrick agreeing to climb Mount Kenya. Difficult to place this novel in one specific genre. So, Suspense (certainly) excitment (yes) romance (yes) landscape description (yes) RESCUE has a different theme, and a different feel to the writing. Here, Anita Shreve shows her skills in some crackling, and fast paced dialogue. Webster is a rooke in the Emergency Medical Rescue team. He treats a road victim, Sheila. And falls in love with her. Subquently turns out that Sheila is a alcoholic. It is a very keenly focused story of the lives of two people, that are being forced apart by Shelia's addiction. The novel ends with a one line of hope for the future. I have read mnost of Anita Shreves books, suprising really, as my main genre is crime/mystery/suspense. Her books are alway VERY emotionally involving. A much gifted story teller. Enjoy Quote
chesilbeach Posted September 3, 2011 Posted September 3, 2011 I've only read one Anita Shreve book, and didn't enjoy it much, to be honest. There's actually already a thread for her here. Quote
Ooshie Posted September 3, 2011 Posted September 3, 2011 Hello and greetings. Two quickly read Anita Shreve books, recently - A CHANGE IN ALTITIUDE, and RESCUE. I thought I had read all the Anita Shreve books to date - but it turns out that I have missed Rescue! I'm glad you posted about it, I have ordered it from Amazon. I didn't enjoy a Change in Altitude quite as much as her other books, I think I prefer her writing when it's set in America; I'm glad you enjoyed it so much, though. Quote
Inver Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 Just finished 'Rescue'. Not her best one I have read but enjoyable enough.Simple read, not overly taxing and believable storyline. I still have a few more on my shelf to read. My review Quote
vodkafan Posted May 7, 2012 Posted May 7, 2012 I am reading Resistance at the moment. It is starting to get a bit predictable I am afraid. Quote
Ooshie Posted May 7, 2012 Posted May 7, 2012 I am reading Resistance at the moment. It is starting to get a bit predictable I am afraid. Resistance wasn't one of my favourites; I can't remember much about it except that! Quote
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