Barbara M. (bugeyes) reviewed Romance But Raw on 2/6/2009 + 19 more book reviews

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Philippha Gregory's first few series such as her Wideacre series showed her great potential talent that developed more fully in her later "Queen" books. I must say these are not my favorites though. They are what I would call "raw" and are built upon a rivalry between a male/female cousin rivalry for the homestead Wideacre in which the female side of the family appears to be uniquely fitted for running Wideacre while the male side of course is the heir. As the stories develop in the three books of the series, lovelust, rape, murder, and incest are parts of the plot and frankly were difficult for me to read. I did however enjoy her literary style and the series is not without its worth. Some of my friends did not find it as objectionable as I did. Just be forwarned.

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