As I mentioned in the previous post, short note on a re-read. This goes back to Succos, but I think it is actually the most recent book I have read, insane as that is (I started another one at my in-laws a while ago, but haven't finished it, and, as mentioned in the previous post, am now in middle of something interesting which you will hear about eventually :)) (other than that, it's been Commentary magazine, as I struggle to keep up with the monthly (following Pesach, I am actually in middle of the current month's issue, woohoo. New reading material coming up whenever I get out to the library!) Anyway, the reread was my three-book volume of Clare Darcy novels. I don't remember why I decided to reread it, probably it had a somewhat prominent place on my bookshelf. Last time I read it, I somewhat enjoyed it, more than the stand-alone Clare Darcys I found at Howard County library. (I haven't reread my review of course, so maybe my memory is faulty :)) Anyway, I certainly enjoyed the books well enough this time around, though the bar is set rather low since I don't do all that much reading these days. She definitely does a good job imitating GH's tone but the books fall far short in both plot and characterization (and humor, too). They don't move along quickly enough, I definitely found myself getting somewhat bored at times. And the characters are just a little too silly at times. Furthermore, my snobbery was offended by the relatively low birth of the girl in the first book and the guy in the second one. So I enjoyed the third one the most :) Plus that was the one that took place in London. But can't complain, all easy enough reading in my very favorite genre.
Verdict: 3/5
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