Review: Why I Love Ann Gimpel Books. . .  Because She Doesn't Wax Poetically
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 16, 2014
Generally when you read an Ann Gimpel novel it is a well written eclectic series which takes a while to read through. Imagine my surprise when I spent a recent day trolling Amazon Kindle to replace my reading pile that due the recent downturn of events is empty. I can say without hesitation this downturn is due in all part. To the recent crash and burn of my social life another sad story, Ann let’s talk.As I browse the covers I spot it a stand-alone Ann Gimpel, “interesting, hmm wonder if she can capture everything in a single book.” I say to myself. Well I’m pleased to report she can in fact do just that and maintain the eclectic meandering style of an Ann Gimpel, that I love. Her unique writing style remains in this historical, Steampunk version of a suspenseful romance. I mean that in the best way not as a prelude to shift uncomfortable clear throat and stutter “unique style.” if that makes sense.If it doesn't, you are just going to have to read the book and then reread my review. Because part of the big enjoyment of this book is the surprises the author has peppered and distributed through the story like fairy dust.  The fantasy element she threw in as part of the story line was a fun twist that added color and texture to the descriptive prose.Some authors wax poetically in historical novels of any form. Not this one, Ann gets down to the nitty, gritty with her dialogue. Her female characters are a delight, embracing strong and independent women with a trace of Fashionista and girl in each one of them. They are definitely women I would love to hang out with on a Saturday afternoon.One of the things I like is the streamlined plotting that does not feel heavy and painfully overworked. Nothing annoys me more than a “heaving bosom in the bracken” kind of writing style. If you are like me you will love the creativity Ann Gimpel shows in her overall writing style. It’s almost as if there is a little piece of her DNA injected into each character foibles and all.I recommend this book highly for Ann fans and soon to read Ann fans enjoy the ready to be swept away by the story, I say risking the possibility of waxing poetically myself. I’m giving this a five as it is an impressive, rich and full circle story.