Review: Very interesting!!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 28, 2013
Thank you ,Carmen,  for giving me the opportunity to read this book. :)General Opinion: I'm not a fan of religion so I don't read book involving churches and religion often. But I said tat I should try this bok. And, I am not dissapointed at all. "Shadows f the Past" is a great books, with ups and downs, but being Carmen's first book I think it's totally normal. I really want to read something else that she wrote. She's a great author, with a lot of imagination.What made me read it: A friend of mine, Paulette Mahurin (also an amazing author) recommend it to me, saying that is amazing and I have to read it. So when Carmen contacted me, I accepted her invitatin to read the book and, after some weeks, I finally read the book.What I liked the most: The world-building it's amazing.I liked that every details of the story was very well constructed and the result is amazing. The story captivates you, but not from the start. I started to be curious about what's gonna happen next after te first 30% of the book.Other good things: The characters are very likable, realistic and you you get attached with them quickly. I liked Genevieve, with her dramatism and intelligence.I loved that there are a lot of metaphors in the book so the book has an unique musicality and it's very elegant.As I said, Carmen is a very talented author and she knows how to write a book. Her writing is amazing. :) I can't wait for another book of hers. :)The love story in this book is very romantic and quite unique. I've never read a book where a priest falls in love with a nun, so this was different for me.What I disliked: As I said in the beginning of this review, I'm nt a fan of religion,meaning that I don't believe in God. So for me, this book containted a little bit too much of churches and God references and well, religion.The start was a little slow. I also think that the love story should've been a little  more accentuated. Genevieve and Andrew's story is very beautiful, but it starts a little too late into the book.Final Opinion: "Shadows of the Past" is a great book and I liked it and recommend it. :)I recommend it to: Everyone except of atheists.Would I read it again: This is a great read, but I think that one time was enough.Do I want to read he sequel: The end didn't leave room for a sequel, but if there's gonna be one, of course I'll read it.Rate: 4 stars out f 5