Honest Illusions
Honest Illusions is, quite simply, Nora Roberts at her best. And since romance novels don't get any better than Nora at the top of her game, that's saying something. When I first read this book as a novice romance reader in 1997, I was blown away. Oh, ding ding ding! So this is why my sister reads these books! Six years and a thousand plus romances later, I found myself just as enthralled the second time around. This one, oh baby, holds up.Max Nouvelle is no everyday carnival side show magician.
I'm sure that it's becoming apparent from my reviews that I am a Nora Roberts fan. English Lit degree to the contrary, I like light summer reading just as much as the next person; I just don't like feeling that I'm killing millions of brain cells while I read. Roberts bridges the gap nicely; writing romance novels with enough detail and research to keep the reader entertained as well as conscious. One of her finest books, in my opinion, is Honest Illusions, originally published in 1992.:::
3.5* A very enjoyable book, but not my favorite Nora Roberts. I think I'm prejudice because the protagonists are jewel thieves. Sounds silly, I know, but it bothered me throughout the whole book. Other than that, and a few standard plot devices (not bad, just well-used) I enjoyed the story and liked the main characters. The book was written in the early 1990's but doesn't suffer much from that. It still amazes me how many very good books Nora Roberts has written. Her suspense books are my
Wow ... I resisted reading this book for so many years ... i read the first chapter some years ago and left it as I didn't find it interesting until last month ...This one is a fully fledged story starting from the H and h's childhood until they are adults ..First of all I must say I had to suspend morals for sometime as these characters are not only magicians / illusionists but thiefs as well ... but it was worth it ...I won't go in details but this book is definitely a keeper ... H and h have
Things that were awesome-Magicians-Good relations in general (NO DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES)-Good relationship development (except for the transition.. uhh Luke became creepy)-and my favorite, THIEVES.Reasons why this book did not blow my mind-Wayyy too long-Cheesy ending -Umm I don't understand the villain. Perhaps because he was a sociopath or perhaps his motives were absolutely ridiculous. DUDE! THIS HAPPENED YEARS AGO! Build a bridge. GET OVER IT. Plus what does it matter to you, aren't you a
I have tried audio books a few times now and always have this persistent hope of capturing the joy I felt as a child listening to stories on the radio (yes I am that old) however I have realised that there are two main factors that always determines my enjoyment:1) The storyline2) The narratorIn this book both of these factors fell way off the mark and I could only stick it out to the halfway mark. I have outgrown Nora Roberts books a long time ago and should never have started this audio book
Nora Roberts
Trade Paperback | Pages: 432 pages Rating: 4.02 | 14432 Users | 457 Reviews
Be Specific About Epithetical Books Honest Illusions
Title | : | Honest Illusions |
Author | : | Nora Roberts |
Book Format | : | Trade Paperback |
Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 432 pages |
Published | : | August 6th 2002 by Berkley Trade (first published July 1992) |
Categories | : | Romance. Contemporary Romance. Romantic Suspense. Contemporary. Fiction. Mystery. Suspense |
Ilustration As Books Honest Illusions
Honest Illusions The daughter of a world-renowned magician, Roxy Nouvelle has inherited her father’s talents—and his penchant for jewel thievery. Into this colorful world comes Luke Callahan, an escape artist who captures her heart—and keeps secrets that could shatter all her illusions…Present Books Supposing Honest Illusions
Original Title: | Honest Illusions |
ISBN: | 0425186199 (ISBN13: 9780425186190) |
Edition Language: | English |
Characters: | Roxanne Nouvelle, Luke Callahan |
Setting: | United States of America |
Literary Awards: | RITA Award by Romance Writers of America Nominee for Single Title Contemporary Romance (1993) |
Rating Epithetical Books Honest Illusions
Ratings: 4.02 From 14432 Users | 457 ReviewsCrit Epithetical Books Honest Illusions
Roxy and Luke grew up together, ever since her father took the runaway boy under his wing, and through time, their relationship changed from initial animosity to friendship, and in the end, love. But Luke's past came back to haunt him, and he left his family, and his heart, behind to protect them.But now, after five years, he's back, determined to get it all, especially Roxy, back no matter the cost.I must confess these "time progression" stories by Ms Roberts are hit-and-miss for me.Honest Illusions is, quite simply, Nora Roberts at her best. And since romance novels don't get any better than Nora at the top of her game, that's saying something. When I first read this book as a novice romance reader in 1997, I was blown away. Oh, ding ding ding! So this is why my sister reads these books! Six years and a thousand plus romances later, I found myself just as enthralled the second time around. This one, oh baby, holds up.Max Nouvelle is no everyday carnival side show magician.
I'm sure that it's becoming apparent from my reviews that I am a Nora Roberts fan. English Lit degree to the contrary, I like light summer reading just as much as the next person; I just don't like feeling that I'm killing millions of brain cells while I read. Roberts bridges the gap nicely; writing romance novels with enough detail and research to keep the reader entertained as well as conscious. One of her finest books, in my opinion, is Honest Illusions, originally published in 1992.:::
3.5* A very enjoyable book, but not my favorite Nora Roberts. I think I'm prejudice because the protagonists are jewel thieves. Sounds silly, I know, but it bothered me throughout the whole book. Other than that, and a few standard plot devices (not bad, just well-used) I enjoyed the story and liked the main characters. The book was written in the early 1990's but doesn't suffer much from that. It still amazes me how many very good books Nora Roberts has written. Her suspense books are my
Wow ... I resisted reading this book for so many years ... i read the first chapter some years ago and left it as I didn't find it interesting until last month ...This one is a fully fledged story starting from the H and h's childhood until they are adults ..First of all I must say I had to suspend morals for sometime as these characters are not only magicians / illusionists but thiefs as well ... but it was worth it ...I won't go in details but this book is definitely a keeper ... H and h have
Things that were awesome-Magicians-Good relations in general (NO DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES)-Good relationship development (except for the transition.. uhh Luke became creepy)-and my favorite, THIEVES.Reasons why this book did not blow my mind-Wayyy too long-Cheesy ending -Umm I don't understand the villain. Perhaps because he was a sociopath or perhaps his motives were absolutely ridiculous. DUDE! THIS HAPPENED YEARS AGO! Build a bridge. GET OVER IT. Plus what does it matter to you, aren't you a
I have tried audio books a few times now and always have this persistent hope of capturing the joy I felt as a child listening to stories on the radio (yes I am that old) however I have realised that there are two main factors that always determines my enjoyment:1) The storyline2) The narratorIn this book both of these factors fell way off the mark and I could only stick it out to the halfway mark. I have outgrown Nora Roberts books a long time ago and should never have started this audio book
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.