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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
More than just romance,
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This review is from: Elise: A Terrifying Novel of Immortality (Hardcover)
I read Elise after reading an obituary on author Ken Grimwood, in which the plot outlines of a few of his books were mentioned. I opted to read Replay, Breakthrough, and Elise. Replay was just fantastic, a terrific read. Breakthrough was a tough read, as I found most of it boring, and this was the true romance book of the three. I enjoyed Elise as much as I did Replay. The book was liking watching a movie, and Grimwood's plot was plausible, even his explanation of why the protagonist was immortal. Since the book was about a woman, it did have some romance, but the major point of the book I think, was the mixed feelings that come with being immortal. This book makes you think about life and death, and was superbly written. Grimwood was a true master wordsmith, and it's a pity that he died so soon, and ironic considering the subject matter of his books. My main question after reading these great novels is why haven't they been made into movies? The plots are far more interesting and intriguing than most of the junk seen in theatres today.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
But what's so wrong with romance?,
By Regular Chickens (St. Petersburg, FL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Elise: A Terrifying Novel of Immortality (Hardcover)
You seem to discredit it on the basis that it's romantic in nature, rather than philosophical, dramatic, or whatever it is that you consider good about Replay. But it's not as though this is a trashy harlequin romance novel with some tempestuous scene dipicted on the cover, rampant with heaving bosoms and the like. Mostly, I disagree with your contention that fans of replay are going to be disappointed by Elise. Both I, and the reviewer on the top of this page, enjoyed both. So many people complain about unoriginality in art--why do you seem to want the artist to find a comfortable rut?
8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
like a romance novel,
By A Customer
This review is from: Elise: A Terrifying Novel of Immortality (Hardcover)
Definitely not up to my expectations after having read Replay. It's basically about a woman who seems to stop aging and her various experiences with husbands and lovers throughout a few centuries. There were some interesting thoughts, like would you really want to remain youthful forever? But, in general, it was more of a romance novel. Some books are "quality books," this was more just a junky entertaining book. A good thing is that it's a quick read and relatively entertaining. If you want a quick read to fill up time, but if you're a Replay fan, it will surely disappoint. I would read Replay again, but I would not read Elise again.
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