Adrienne's review of "The Scarlet Pimpernel"

After Jeff and I saw the play I really wanted to read the original book. It was a pretty easy read and one that I quickly got into. (Sometimes a concern for me with the "classics".) The book starts off at about halfway through the movie, with Marguerite and Percy already married and estranged from each other and you find out why as you read the book. It has a different story line and ending than the movie and the play. It is just the first in a series of books that Baroness Orczy wrote about The Scarlet Pimpernel and think that they might have mixed parts of different books together for the play and movie. I would give it 3.5 stars.

The Blue Sword

Yay, I finished the book this time! For some reason, it took me a while to get through the first part of this book again, even though I enjoyed the story. The ending went much quicker and I really liked it. I agree with Adrienne, that I love the main character of this story, Harry. I also loved reading this book just because I knew it was one of Adrienne's favorites. I would give it 4 stars. But take in mind that it is written by Robin McKinley, and her writing takes a little getting used to. (I am excited to read The Hero and the Crown now!)

Well you guys are much better at keeping up on this blog than I am. I have been reading but not taking the time to write anything down. Our book club read The Peacegiver last month which is an excellent read. It is a fictional book but gives you unique perspectives about the Atonement and applying it in your life. It is a quick read but very worthwhile so that is a bonus. I would give this 4+ stars.

I have also just read the Christmas Jars. It was a quick read as well (only about 100 pages) and a good book for the holidays. Nothing to astounding or anything but I did want to finish it. I would give it 3 stars.