Review: This novel has romance, action and really great historical settings
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 13, 2012
It starts with a bit of an exposition, showing us where we are and who are the people that move the story forth. However, with each happening, the story gains more and more momentum until the action becomes really fast paced. As a guy who likes things go BOOM!, I really appreciate it in a novel.The romance in this story is something special, very unique. In the beginning, it looks almost alien to the modern reader, until you realize that the behavior of the protagonists is being dictated by their respective cultures. As the story progresses, the romance progression becomes more and more recognizable and at the end of the story you really start identifying with feelings and motivations of the couple. It also has a primarily male point of view and the author handles it very well. How did she figured out how men think about women is a mystery but the way main character thinks and acts will ring true to any man who reads this novel.And did I mention this book has action? And lots of it? This novel will make a great movie. As I was reading it, I could just see the scenes in front of my eyes. If you are a Hollywood producer and you are reading this, do yourself a favor and check it out. However, until the movie comes out, pick this book and read it - hopefully you'll like it as much as I did.