Review: I do and I don't-
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 30, 2013
I wanted to give it an ok rating but due to the fact that I really did like mostof the book gave it 4 star.  The characters are rich and fascinating with theexception of Alain spoiler alert (whom I knew could not be dead and was reallya bit annoyed when he kind of stepped in so quickly to take over Tom's place)Alain was a bit like a spoiled brat who did not get his way when he came backto find Simeone married-oh well! But Tom well he was just a great guy whohelped Simeone find herself and become herself.I guess the real bottom line for me reading this (I also knew Marcal could notbe dead) was the portrayal of New Orleans, its time and customs as well asits countryside.  It was so vivid and real you could almost feel the swelteringhumid filled heat!  I also like the various characters who were introduced andfrom very different backgrounds.  All these aspects made up for the fact thatmost men swooned over Simeone which became rather annoying at times andthe ending which was like having the door slammed in one's face.Kudos also to the cover art....one of the other reasons I tried this book.