http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/2010/09/01/the-last-time-they-met/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-last-time-they-met You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me – C. S. Lewis Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:06:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/2010/09/01/the-last-time-they-met/#comment-2959 oldenglishrose Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:16:55 +0000 http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/?p=102#comment-2959 I'm glad that you enjoyed this book far more than I did. I know Shreve is a popular writer, so it stands to reason that there must be many people out there who share your view. What a good thing there's such a variety of books out there that everyone can find something that chimes with them. I’m glad that you enjoyed this book far more than I did. I know Shreve is a popular writer, so it stands to reason that there must be many people out there who share your view. What a good thing there’s such a variety of books out there that everyone can find something that chimes with them.

]]> http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/2010/09/01/the-last-time-they-met/#comment-2933 Reader Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:24:43 +0000 http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/?p=102#comment-2933 I've to respectively disagree to your comment. Never the less all opinions and beliefs are valid, but I believe you didn't give the book a fair go. If you over analyse a book's content, you will never really let yourself enjoy the story. From this brilliant novel you learn that the connection between two people in love and there incredible bond, will conquer all. When you love someone a piece of your heart will always belong with them. This extraordinary message put’s faith and hope back into the hearts of those who have been mixed up in the distorted idea, that love is dead. The ending is not "truly dire...abrupt, unskilled and once again going for shock value over narrative development", it was cleverly written so the ending would not have been predictable. After reading the novel, I believe the dramatic twist at the end, was brilliant. As the novel starts with the emotions of Thomas and Linda finally being together, the reader assumes a happy ending... As you become further immersed into the novel, it reveals the fine details, which allow the reader to be aware of the events of the past. This then leads the reader to the incredible twist at the end, which sends the mind into shock. The twist couldn’t have been foreseen, which is a quality in many novels that is rare. The descriptive language used to describe scenes, allow the reader to have a full understanding of what is happening. The tragedies of the characters lives and the setting of the novel being in a modernised world; lets the reader to connect and relate to the plot. Thomas and Linda’s relation at a young age is similar to that of Romeo and Juliet’s fairy tale; as the two characters are from separate worlds. Their relationship has a very slim chance of actually developing and lasting because of this difference, but their strong love remains. A quote from the novel, which I will never forget; (I had to edit the quote, to ensure I didn’t spoil the incredible ending) “...he has known the unforgiving light of the equator, a love...and the enduring struggle to capture in words the infinite possibilities of a life...” Although this book isn’t for everyone I believe that readers should give this book the opportunity it deserves. I’ve to respectively disagree to your comment. Never the less all opinions and beliefs are valid, but I believe you didn’t give the book a fair go. If you over analyse a book’s content, you will never really let yourself enjoy the story. From this brilliant novel you learn that the connection between two people in love and there incredible bond, will conquer all. When you love someone a piece of your heart will always belong with them. This extraordinary message put’s faith and hope back into the hearts of those who have been mixed up in the distorted idea, that love is dead. The ending is not “truly dire…abrupt, unskilled and once again going for shock value over narrative development”, it was cleverly written so the ending would not have been predictable. After reading the novel, I believe the dramatic twist at the end, was brilliant. As the novel starts with the emotions of Thomas and Linda finally being together, the reader assumes a happy ending… As you become further immersed into the novel, it reveals the fine details, which allow the reader to be aware of the events of the past. This then leads the reader to the incredible twist at the end, which sends the mind into shock. The twist couldn’t have been foreseen, which is a quality in many novels that is rare. The descriptive language used to describe scenes, allow the reader to have a full understanding of what is happening. The tragedies of the characters lives and the setting of the novel being in a modernised world; lets the reader to connect and relate to the plot. Thomas and Linda’s relation at a young age is similar to that of Romeo and Juliet’s fairy tale; as the two characters are from separate worlds. Their relationship has a very slim chance of actually developing and lasting because of this difference, but their strong love remains. A quote from the novel, which I will never forget; (I had to edit the quote, to ensure I didn’t spoil the incredible ending) “…he has known the unforgiving light of the equator, a love…and the enduring struggle to capture in words the infinite possibilities of a life…” Although this book isn’t for everyone I believe that readers should give this book the opportunity it deserves.

]]> http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/2010/09/01/the-last-time-they-met/#comment-28 oldenglishrose Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:15:55 +0000 http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/?p=102#comment-28 It seems to have been given very good reviews in lots of places online, so perhaps I missed something. Nonetheless, it's good to hear I'm not the only one less than enamoured of this author. It seems to have been given very good reviews in lots of places online, so perhaps I missed something. Nonetheless, it’s good to hear I’m not the only one less than enamoured of this author.

]]> http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/2010/09/01/the-last-time-they-met/#comment-25 Jessica Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:05:47 +0000 http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/?p=102#comment-25 Thats a shame it didnt work fully for you. Ive only read one Shreve novel which was 'All he ever wanted' and it didnt make me want to rush out and read another one I have to say. Thats a shame it didnt work fully for you. Ive only read one Shreve novel which was ‘All he ever wanted’ and it didnt make me want to rush out and read another one I have to say.

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