I picked this book up at a book swap ~ the cover had a sticker on it that said "large print" and I have an elderly neighbor who likes to read but has a hard time indulging in the pastime anymore because the print sizes can be too small for her. I had no intentions of reading it myself, only to give it to her, but as I studied the cover I found myself interested. I've never read anything by Mary Stewart but I believe I remember my Mom reading & enjoying her books?
The author is very good at conjuring imagery with words ~ the old cottage, hidden doors, walled gardens, all things I'm instantaneously sucked in by. Add a little white magic and poof, she had me.
Sadly it was over almost as soon as it began. Too quick of a read to really count as a book (in my mind) ~ it seems more in the category of a novella? This edition says 404 pages but that's deceptive because of the large print ~ most other additions put the page count at near 200. The ending and "happily ever after" came suddenly and with a rushed feeling. I will say it was nice, light, easy reading and enjoyable. Hard to get upset over a book like that but also nothing substantial to get very excited about either. Now to give it away as was originally intended!
The author is very good at conjuring imagery with words ~ the old cottage, hidden doors, walled gardens, all things I'm instantaneously sucked in by. Add a little white magic and poof, she had me.
Sadly it was over almost as soon as it began. Too quick of a read to really count as a book (in my mind) ~ it seems more in the category of a novella? This edition says 404 pages but that's deceptive because of the large print ~ most other additions put the page count at near 200. The ending and "happily ever after" came suddenly and with a rushed feeling. I will say it was nice, light, easy reading and enjoyable. Hard to get upset over a book like that but also nothing substantial to get very excited about either. Now to give it away as was originally intended!
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