Customer Reviews

Green Calder Grass (Calder Family Saga)

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(8)
1 star:		(8)

 

 

When I finished this book with its depressing ending, I couldn't help but think that the sole purpose of this novel was to set up the scenario for Dailey's next Calder installment. As a reader, I felt used.

Most people read romance novels because they enjoy seeing relationships develop and they like happy endings (something we frequently don't get in real life). This novel was devoid of both these elements.

Forewarned is forearmed: The tale is interesting enough, because Dailey is an accomplished wordsmith, but the conclusion will not put a sigh on your lips or a smile on your face.

I was so excited about buying this latest book since I had read all of the Calder books and enjoyed them very much. However, I was so disappointed that the love story between Jessy and Ty Calder ended the way it did. Ty dying left me feeling that I wished I had never read it. I like to read a book and feel good with the ending. This one left me feeling depressed. Jessy spent all her life in love with Ty and was left alone again at the end. There was just nothing left at the end to say this book, Green Calder Grass was enjoyable reading.

Well, I only bought this book, after I checked the ending (you know, to make sure it's happy... nobody important dies etc...).
I can't quite explain how it happened (probably because I scanned the pages instead of reading), but I got the impression that Ty was wounded, and they didn't find the body. which seemed very logical to me, cause there was a preview from the next book, and there was a wounded cowboy who lost his memory (well, i scanned this too...).
So what a better conclusion then that Ty was wounded, thought dead (like it happened with Chase in the next book).
I thought- "Great! I love Ty and Jessy's story the best, now there are 2 more books about them. Let's buy them!"
What a mistake!!!!!!!!!!
It doesn't seem like Ty and Jessy are as delighted for the twins as they should be, after having had miscarriages.
Tara remembers she loves Ty after 6 years of being divorced.
Ty thinks longingly about how it would have been staying married to Tara. When they kiss, it's interupted by someone. and it's described "innocent". Ty has no remorse for doing it, and in a typical macho way hits the guy who says something about his double morals.
The missing tension, I added with my fantasy of what is coming while reading (Ty almost sleeping with Tara. Tara finding Ty wounded with a memory loss. He only trusts her. Moves in with her after Jessy thinks he loves Tara, and it's the best for him. But love is stronger then anything, and Ty is drawn to Jessy.)
Isn't it much better?
And if somebody had to die- well.. Chase is kinda boring (if u get the hint, Janet), and unless he's gonna admit he loves Sally, the only thing for him is to die. and by natural causes.
Two books from now, Logan is dead, and somehow Jessy's daughter turns out to be like Tara.
That's it. I'm done.
NO MORE CALDER!!!!
For me it ended with "Calder pride".
This one's going to the garbage!

IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW THE ENDING, DON'T READ ANY FURTHER... While I think there were some romantic themes to this story, my definition of a romance novel includes a happy ending, not one where the love interest dies a tragic death at the end, leaving his family (including two young children) in turmoil. The book is incorrectly labeled as a contemporary romance. I buy romance novels because of the happy ending... I won't purchase any more of her books.

Maggie and Chase's story was one of the first Janet Dailey books I ever read and I loved it so much!!! When Janet Daily killed off Maggie in Stands a Calder Man I swore I would never read her books again. Then Calder Pride came out and instead of buying it I got it at the library and read it and was pleasantly suprised. I was so excited when Green Calder Grass came out that I bought it as soon as it was on the shelf. Well, Ms. Dailey, you suckered me again. I can not believe that Ty died in this book. Talk about no romance! This time I'm sticking to my guns. I will never read/buy another Janet Dailey book again!

This book was a major disapointment. Through out the book I found myself wondering when the "romance" would begin. Not only was no chemestry between Ty and Jessie but no passion at all. When I was finished I was not left with the warm feeling most "romance" stories will leave you with but a feeling of frustration at the ending. Without giving the ending away I can only say I would never have bought the book or spent my time reading it if I had known the outcome. If you are looking for a book that will leave you with a warm fuzy feeling, this is not it. I will definatly think twice before I by another book by Ms. Dailey.

This was my first Janet Dailey book and I was so disappointed! There was no real romance between Ty and his wife Jess, Tara was just pathetic, and the ending was horrible. I wouldn't tell a friend to read it, I couldn't even bring myself to read it again if I tried.

I have read all the "Calder" series books and was deeply disappointed with Janet Dailey's latest. The tragedy in the book ruined it for me. I felt that the plot was weak, especially with Tara, and that it was disjointed.

Most of the Calder stories (and I have read them all) have some sadness in the story but for the most part, end on an upbeat note. I was really depressed when I finished this book! I am, however, hoping there is another chapter of the Calder Family on the way. I would like to see this saga ending on a positive note....leaving us readers with a good feeling!

"This Calder Sky" was the book that got me reading again years ago. I ordered it through a book club and read it while I was in the hospital. I have read the complete series and while this one started out alright, I really didn't get the feeling that any of this people loved and laughed. It was always that way with the other Calder series. They were people that stood out on the pages and long after the story ended, I thought about them. They connected with each other. I have read the Calder stories over and over. I will continue reading the older versions but this one just doesn't do it for me the way the others did. Perhaps if the sequels to this book stand alone and don't focus on this book as the mainstay, I MAY read others in this series.
What can I say? ...