The Duchess - Books (Amanda Foreman, Audio CD)

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Customer Reviews of The Duchess

Crystal

8th December 2008

A Bit of a disappointment
I picked up this book because I wanted to see the movie and always like to read the book before. While this book does give a good account of the Duchess' life, I found that it became exceedingly boring. While there are moments throughout the book that compensate a little, unless you want to read about the history of politics around the 17- 1800's I wouldn't really recommend it.

rob_vet69
UK
4th December 2008

Disappointly Dull
Having watched the film I felt I should read the book as they are almost always much better than the large screen counterpoint. I was left somewhat disappointed by this.

Sure, the book is well researched and referenced and the work behind the historical fact that has gone into this book is undeniably impressive. As a history text for one to reference it is entirely suitable.

However this book seems to be promoted as a highly entertaining story. That it is not. The plot is just a blow-by-blow historical account with no attempt to really make the story entertaining or actually give much insight into the characters. I only finished the novel out of sheer stubborness and that in itself was a chore.

As a historical refernce text it fits. As something to read for entertainments sake, don't bother as it is just dull, dull, dull.

R. Ellis

27th October 2008

The Duchess comes to life
The book is simply amazing. The letters that the Duchess exchanged with others bring her character and her peers back to life. Despite the high rank and society Georgiana belonged to, she was just a woman whose ambitions moved her forward, whose love-life could not be more difficult and restrained her from being loved in return. The film adaptation is a far cry from the books original text.

S. Breeze

13th October 2008

what a disappointment
I was so looking forward to a good historical novel but what a let down. It was more like text book. Dreadfully hard going - I didn't finish it.

love..to..read!
UK
9th October 2008

Very readable and loved it!
I was very pleased that I was able to get into this book and I remember it as if it was a story! It is so well done and gave me the information I would want from any historical biography without the boredom! The film is good but isn't the tiniest patch on the book!