tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post7493188059559505521..comments2024-03-22T17:51:15.887-04:00Comments on The Edge of the Precipice: "The Bronte Plot" by Katherine ReayHamlette (Rachel)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-92148369132599290552018-01-15T19:55:51.131-05:002018-01-15T19:55:51.131-05:00Eva, that sounds like me a couple years ago! I re...Eva, that sounds like me a couple years ago! I read all the books she had out at the time, almost back-to-back. Good stuff.<br /><br />I'll be interested to hear what you think of TBP when you get to it.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-82731576728062628752018-01-13T21:07:52.977-05:002018-01-13T21:07:52.977-05:00Going through a Reay kick right now because I'...Going through a Reay kick right now because I'm almost done A Portrait of Emily Price, and I think I'll end up liking The Bronte Plot just a little better than APOEP simply because the themes of truth and honesty and moving on from the past resonate with me so deeply. <3Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992633823859430981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-43699642154068348652016-02-01T09:44:58.664-05:002016-02-01T09:44:58.664-05:00Masanobu, I just started reading her Lizzy & J...Masanobu, I just started reading her <i>Lizzy & Jane</i> last night, and so far I'm liking it equally well. Reay is definitely an engaging writer!Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-83533050186598359762016-01-31T07:56:08.268-05:002016-01-31T07:56:08.268-05:00I've had Dear Mr. Knightley on my wishlist for...I've had Dear Mr. Knightley on my wishlist forever, and The Bronte Plot is also so tempting! I've read an excerpt of DMK and Reay has a writing style that I find very similar to that of certain Persephone novels. It's lovely.Masanobuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128039987943942637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-45791927225542983682016-01-28T15:04:17.424-05:002016-01-28T15:04:17.424-05:00Carissa, that's cool! I'm reading them ba...Carissa, that's cool! I'm reading them backwards, as it were, so we'll see what I notice in that regard.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-34984939129526742262016-01-28T14:42:35.429-05:002016-01-28T14:42:35.429-05:00Well, and I can see her progression even from her ...Well, and I can see her progression even from her 1st novel to her 2nd so I'm anticipating that her 3rd will be even better. She keeps improving, tightening her plots, better character development. It's really nice to see a writer making such advancements with each new novel she releases.Carissa (Regency Woman)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16052175780167961631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-11863842920035447002016-01-28T13:35:04.943-05:002016-01-28T13:35:04.943-05:00Kara, you're welcome! It's cool to find a...Kara, you're welcome! It's cool to find an unlikable heroine that eventually comes around, because too often they just remain unlikable and then I just don't like the book either and feel bummed.<br /><br />I'll definitely be reading <i>Dear Mr. Knightley</i> after <i>Lizzie and Jane</i>! It had more holds on it, though, so I opted for L&J cuz I'd get it faster :-) I promise to review both!Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-23164657792123561012016-01-28T13:33:54.954-05:002016-01-28T13:33:54.954-05:00Carissa, I'm not exactly a foodie myself, but ...Carissa, I'm not exactly a foodie myself, but I do enjoy good food and preparing it, so I'm thinking I'll dig that aspect. We'll see!<br /><br />And yes, it's hard to believe this is her third novel, because it feels like the work of a seasoned writer.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-69916280177675448432016-01-28T13:14:32.919-05:002016-01-28T13:14:32.919-05:00Yay! I am so happy you liked this one. (And thanks...Yay! I am so happy you liked this one. (And thanks for the shoutout. :) You perfectly described my reaction to Lucy. She's so unlikeable at the beginning, but then slowly she took root in my heart and the more I journeyed with her, the more I liked her. She has to grow on you though, for sure.<br /><br />And now that you know you liked this one, AND the fact that you love Daddy Long Legs, I really think you should try Dear Mr. Knightley. Because I'd love to hear your thoughts on that one! :)<br /><br />Also, I didn't have a particular picture in mind for Sid, but I do like your idea. A lot! Great visual. Thanks. :DKarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-86577736131913763722016-01-28T12:42:28.687-05:002016-01-28T12:42:28.687-05:00Love your review! I'm on hold for The Bronte P...Love your review! I'm on hold for <i>The Bronte Plot</i> and can hardly wait it come in! I'm not really a true foodie so <i>Lizzy & Jane</i> was sometimes a little distracting with all the food references, but I love antiques, so I suspect I'll thoroughly enjoy Reay's latest! It's hard to believe Reay's work has only been around for a few years. She's quite amazing!Carissa (Regency Woman)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16052175780167961631noreply@blogger.com