tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post8432249203240365390..comments2024-01-30T17:24:27.175-05:00Comments on Paperback Princess: A Discovery of Witches by: Deborah Harkness *Spoiler Review* paperbackprincesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-29237294476368438412021-07-18T20:08:39.742-04:002021-07-18T20:08:39.742-04:00Boring is a great word to describe it. It's a ...Boring is a great word to describe it. It's a shame because it has so much potential. paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-28091154282613534322021-07-18T09:19:21.869-04:002021-07-18T09:19:21.869-04:00I tried to read this book ages ago, before I start...I tried to read this book ages ago, before I started to read in English, I think. I remember finding it in the library and being very excited seeing that it has witches and vampires. Unfortunately, I was utterly bored of this novel and didn't enjoy the characters at all. :/ Great review, Emily! Sorry this was a miss for you too.Veronika @ Wordy and Whimsicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06813427718618609226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-90648905839314350162021-07-16T11:51:19.289-04:002021-07-16T11:51:19.289-04:00I think I was expecting more historical elements f...I think I was expecting more historical elements from it. But a lot of it is just this really cheesy romance between two characters who are incredibly flat. paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-21831125750113900442021-07-15T17:57:08.576-04:002021-07-15T17:57:08.576-04:00I was curious about this because I liked the idea ...I was curious about this because I liked the idea of finding the old manuscript and learning that paranormals are real etc. But wow no thanks- this does NOT sound good. I think I may have even read a few pages thinking I'd like it, but it didn't really grab me or anything. <br /><br />"the sweet nothings are always in French," <br /><br />Wow- eye roll. <br /><br />the alchemy bit does sound interesting. But yeah I'll skip. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-31299942499572761092021-07-14T12:08:37.389-04:002021-07-14T12:08:37.389-04:00I guess it really is just a specific taste! But pr...I guess it really is just a specific taste! But pretentious is a great way to describe it. paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-86897285266072998222021-07-13T15:59:24.621-04:002021-07-13T15:59:24.621-04:00I read this book so long ago that I don't reme...I read this book so long ago that I don't remember the details but I do know I was bored to tears and felt like this was just a pretentious take on vampires. But I had friends that loved it for all those little details like the wine so *shrug*<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net" rel="nofollow">Karen @For What It's Worth</a> Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-5685833360003308552021-07-12T05:00:35.000-04:002021-07-12T05:00:35.000-04:00Ha, you have to remember that vamps were the villa...Ha, you have to remember that vamps were the villains to begin with - the sexy villains, but the villains!Cee Arr @ Dora Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074909561530525221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-59209316147452777522021-07-11T12:00:08.503-04:002021-07-11T12:00:08.503-04:00I'm glad you could giggle, Roberta! I know a l...I'm glad you could giggle, Roberta! I know a lot of people love this book. In fact it was recommended to me by a friend in the book community. I think it could very much be a comforting read and very nostalgic as you said. It was a quick read for sure, but just not at all what I was looking for. paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-90029459068934969852021-07-11T11:58:41.231-04:002021-07-11T11:58:41.231-04:00Thank you for offering an explanation to this! I h...Thank you for offering an explanation to this! I had no idea there was a history behind vampires being rich, other than the fact that it maybe makes them appear more "perfect" to the love interest. paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-91846448853850995742021-07-11T10:03:03.260-04:002021-07-11T10:03:03.260-04:00"*this review will contain spoilers because I..."*this review will contain spoilers because I can't contain my frustration*"<br />That made me giggle...<br /><br />"I think if you want to read a comforting paranormal romance, then read more diverse novels that explore more complex themes than what wine Diana and Matthew are going to drink with dinner in a castle. "<br />LOL. It sounds like this book missed the memo about times having changed since, well, Twilight. All the people I know who have read it seem to still love it just out of nostalgia. I'm sorry you got so disappointed.Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717251772632628978.post-6784714376677416512021-07-10T13:15:37.322-04:002021-07-10T13:15:37.322-04:00I haven't read this, but I'm aware of the ...I haven't read this, but I'm aware of the TV series - and... all generalisations have exceptions (even this one #ParadoxesRule,) but if I can follow the plot almost entirely from adverts and the odd 5 or 10 minutes where someone forgot to change the channel, it's usually not a good sign. (Lol.)<br /><br />Re: the richness of vampires -<br /> <br />Short answer: it's a metaphor for nobility/the ruling-class. They're literally bloodsuckers, living off the life-force of the lower classes. (Or at least, that was the OG Dracula vibes - Bram Stoker & all that.)<br /><br />Long answer: lots of authors/creators have played with this idea; some are just like, 'you accumulate a lot of cash over the centuries when you don't have to buy food or pay for medical treatment' and/or 'vamps are strong so they steal stuff they want' - which, fair, tbh. ;)Cee Arr @ Dora Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074909561530525221noreply@blogger.com