Reviews for The Ravenscar Dynasty (Ravenscar Series #1)

The average rating for The Ravenscar Dynasty (Ravenscar Series #1) based on 2 reviews is 1.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2013-04-20 00:00:00 Adam Coffin Some books I come across look great from the outside and the blurb is interesting, but when I finally settle down and read them, I discover that it is a heap of steaming manure. Such was the case with this one, loosely based on the Wars of the Roses, moved to the early Edwardian period and a family rivalry that ignites murder, double-dealing, love affairs and revenge. Unfortunately, the story is transformed into such lightweight drivel that I was more than ready to fling it at the wall in annoyance. The author, Barbara Taylor Bradford, widely acclaimed (and for what I have no idea), manages to suck all of the life out of an exciting real history tale, and turns it into a novel of corporate and bedroom shenanigans. Yawn. Even the names and characters are merely transferred over with little to make them interesting or fresh. I gave this one just two stars, and a not recommended. You've been warned. For the longer review, please go here:

Review # 2 was written on 2012-06-11 00:00:00 Cynthia Hillman God almighty, what did I get myself into reading this crappy book? Now I have comitted myself to finishing the series I can only hope it does not drag on like a bad soap opera for the final two instalments. The book itself is long winded, overly written dribble that takes way too damn long to arrive at a point. Had the writer or editor shorted it by twenty or so chapters this would have been a fine read. Instead, they let it drag on..... and on.... and wait, even more ON, until it final ends. Only to conclude in the sadest fashioned any book can, WITH NO DAMN CONCLUSION! Geez, the next book better not suck or I am no longer listening to goodreads on suggestions for future books.