Review: Intrepid Writing, Interesting Story, Complex Relationships
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 23, 2013
Desire and Prejudice takes the reader on an interesting ride. One that features a great and compelling tale of love, in the framework if illicit desires. This is so much more than a romance novel, and it’s a bit unfair to tag it only as that. It does have a well-built relationship amidst turmoil, but the layers that are introduced with the main characters, Adam and Jasmine is so much more than just romantic. The backdrop of the Middle East in the 20th century blends well with the elusive spy narrative that seems to only make for an interesting counterbalance to this story.This action novel brings together several genres and does so in such a unique manner that it is hard to find any semblance of complaint. I definitely enjoyed Jean-Louise McMillan’s pacing and structure. It’s very easy to make things very complicated, given the layers that are present through the backdrop and different shifts. It keeps you glued, without oversaturating unnecessary elements. It’s a smooth novel with a lot to offer, and definitely worth reading. I enjoyed it greatly.