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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoy it for what it is, December 29, 2007
One reviewer here has called into question the reviewers who have given this book 4 or 5 stars, hinting that maybe those reviewers only gave the book 4 or 5 stars because they give EVERY book that rating. Well, that may or may not be true for those reviewers, but I encourage anyone doubting the sincerity of this 4 star review to look at my reviews and see that I rarely give more than three stars to any book.
So, why am I giving it to this one?
Simple. For me, it was a great read. I've read all of Sandy Blair's other books, and I have to say that she's great for what her genre is: light, fun reading. No offense to Ms. Blair, but what she writes is not exactly the most stunningly profound, or even the best written. But they're FUN. The characters aren't the most rich and multi-dimensional, but it doesn't matter. I loved them, felt for them, rooted for them. And isn't that the goal of any book? Blair succeeded here, at least for me. It was a light read, but enjoyable. It's a cliché, I know, but honestly, I couldn't put this one down. Well, ok, I probably could, I just didn't want to, because I was just having so much fun reading about Cam and his adjustment to modern life. I wanted him to be able to go home, and yet I didn't. Call me shallow, but I even got a little emotional toward the end.
Were there problems with the book? Yeah. Another reviewer here had a problem with the pacing of the book, and I have to say I agree. There was a BIG build-up, and then all the "good" stuff happened within the last couple of chapters. I also had a problem with Cam's multiple arrests. I mean, you'd think after the first one, Claire would have set him down and explained a few more things to him. Certainly after the second arrest. After the third crime which was for an almost identical crime to the second, I did get a bit annoyed. She should have explained what he did wrong in detail, yet, he goes back and commits basically the same crime over again. What's more, there's a photo of him, everyone knows its him except for the police who had seen him at least twice already, so you'd have thunk they would have recognized him. Go figure.
BUT...
Even after those small annoyances, I really did thoroughly enjoy this book. I was smiling when I finished it, and that deserves four stars.
If you're looking for some sweeping epic, or writing that could win a Pulitzer, you won't find it here. If you just want a light, fun Christmas tale starring a big, gorgeous Highlander, try this one on for size.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Highlander for Christmas, February 8, 2008
Claire MacGregor runs the Velvet Pumpkin, an antique store in Boston.
While preparing for the Christmas season, she learns of the death of
her longtime friend, Tavish MacLean. Tavish leaves her everything,
including a puzzle box that holds quite a surprise.
Sir Cameron MacLeod is preparing for battle with a rival clan in 1745.
Before leaving, he visits his adoptive mother, well known through the
region for her powers. The next thing he knows he's standing naked in
a strange place, and in front of a strange, but beautiful, woman.
Claire's not sure what to make of the handsome highlander who appears
from the puzzle box. They set out to try and find a way to send him
back to his own time. But after studying books and consulting with
witches, they know that he's stuck in 2007. He has lots of things to
come to terms with: the fact that bucks aren't always deer, and the
fact he's falling in love with Claire.
A Highlander for Christmas is a touching, sweet story. Ms. Blair has
drawn wonderful characters. I could feel their pain over the situation
in which they found themselves. I could also feel the love grow
between them. Cam's adjustments to modern day life brought more than a
few laughs. And their love for each other brought quite a few smiles.
A Highlander for Christmas is a great read, at any time of the year.
Amelia
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Do not dis this Sandy Blair book., January 5, 2008
I just finished A Highlander for Christmas and can not understand the mind-set of anyone who would disrespect the book. It was fun reading, very descriptive and fast paced. It made me laugh, cry and have hot flashes. I guess I'll never view a reindeer in quite the same way as the picture in my mind of a six and half foot Highlander running across the Green carrying a 150 pound reindeer drapped across his shoulders and going back for the doe because the buck seemed lonesome is so vivid.
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