This is personally an author I am not real familiar with. I have read one of Ann's other books, The Outsider, but didn't really care for it. The plot of this one though really caught my attention. And let me tell you, Words Spoken True was a really interesting read!!
Adriane was my favorite character out of this book. She is strong and loyal, which made me love her. Blake was a little harder to like at first. He is almost cocky but you grow to love him as well. The first part of the book was a little slow for my liking and I almost put it down to try reading again at another time. But I kept on and boy am I glad I did!! The second half of the book is very good! There is something that happens about a third of the way that really speeds things up.
One thing I like about this book is the history and glimpse you get into the past. Louisville is a place I visit every year and it is fun to get a look at what it used to be and what it was like back then. Boy has it changed! But certain parts of it are still the same. Let me just say, Ann knows how to add detail and almost character into a city. Not sure I will ever look at Louisville the same way as I used to.
So, if you are looking for a fun read, I would check into this book. If you are someone who absolutely has to have a fast read, I am not sure I would pick this one up. I enjoyed it once I got further into the book but like I said, I almost put it down. But if you like a rich historical novel, then this is the one for you! Will be watching for Ann's next novel when it comes out.
Available February 2012 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
I received a copy of this book for review purposes. I did not receive any monetary compensation. All thoughts are 100% mine.
Adriane was my favorite character out of this book. She is strong and loyal, which made me love her. Blake was a little harder to like at first. He is almost cocky but you grow to love him as well. The first part of the book was a little slow for my liking and I almost put it down to try reading again at another time. But I kept on and boy am I glad I did!! The second half of the book is very good! There is something that happens about a third of the way that really speeds things up.
One thing I like about this book is the history and glimpse you get into the past. Louisville is a place I visit every year and it is fun to get a look at what it used to be and what it was like back then. Boy has it changed! But certain parts of it are still the same. Let me just say, Ann knows how to add detail and almost character into a city. Not sure I will ever look at Louisville the same way as I used to.
So, if you are looking for a fun read, I would check into this book. If you are someone who absolutely has to have a fast read, I am not sure I would pick this one up. I enjoyed it once I got further into the book but like I said, I almost put it down. But if you like a rich historical novel, then this is the one for you! Will be watching for Ann's next novel when it comes out.
Available February 2012 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
I received a copy of this book for review purposes. I did not receive any monetary compensation. All thoughts are 100% mine.
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