The Duke and I (Bridgerton Series #1) (TV Tie-in) by Julia Quinn
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Web ID: 15843409Good, but not great
I decided to read this series because I love Netflix’s Bridgerton series and I read reviews calling Julia Quinn “a contemporary Jane Austen.” Safe to say, I had high hopes for this book. I was a little disappointed with the writing as it wasn’t as advanced as I had expected, especially when comparing her to Jane Austen. This was a book I feel is at a middle school reading level, though most of the scenes are NOT for middle school minds. Despite this, I really enjoyed the book and will continue reading the series, I think I came into it with too high of expectations.
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PURE ROMANCE
I read this book two years ago and my 3-star review still stands. I am a mood reader; that was my sole reason for picking up this book two years ago. I wanted to be entranced in a romance and fall into the arms of a prince. I don't know. Anyways, I finished the book and truly felt connected to the Bridgerton family. Some scenes, however, are controversial and sort of ruin the novel for many (including myself). I believe that you should consider this before reading if you have not read it already. (tw- rape) P.S. I continued with the series until book three then it started to feel slightly repetitive. I will hopefully pick the series back up here soon.
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loved it
loved it
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Not my genre!
I just completed Bridgerton: The Duke and I bu Julia Quinn. It has been a long time since I read a romance novel. I watched the series on Netflix and LOVED it so I am not against romantic stories. I thought that all I loved on screen was just not portrayed in the novel. It got to the point where I was skimming the chapters vs allowing myself to be immersed in the story. Also did I miss something in the novel - is Simon just another white guy? I mean the Netflix adaptation was just so charming and I loved that Black people had such sway in society. As far as the Bridgerton series goes I will stick to Netflix! I rated this as 3 stars but that should not discourage others from reading this because I do believe this story has wide appeal.
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