She can be found on twitter: @RebeccaASerle, “Sometimes...the hardest part about letting someone go is realizing that you were never meant to have them.”, “How do you mourn something that never really belonged to you?”. Not a fan.
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2012, This book is great. Listen to thousands of included audiobooks, podcasts, originals and more. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, + No Import Fees Deposit & $7.98 Shipping to Italy. Shakespeare is the definition of love. Though this is not the Juliet that everyone has come. A good example of this is the movie “10 Things I Hate About You”, a high school retelling of the very archaic “The Taming of the Shrew”. (Mar. Not for me!
-Leila Sales, author of "Mostly Good Girls" and" Past Perfect", Rebecca Serle is an author and television writer who lives in New York and Los Angeles.
When You Were Mine is an extremely compelling book. Elizabeth Noble's new novel, When You Were Mine, combines two of my favorite things: a sexy, heartwrenching love story and a rich and nuanced friendship between two unforgettable women. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. She received her MFA from the New School in NYC. Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2012. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. I've always loved the story of Romeo and Juliet. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. In my opinion it was much deeper than a mere recounting of a story. When Charlie and Dave move to Phoenix, the former owner of their new home shows up at the door. There is no indication on the cover that the book has been published with a different title. Elizabeth Noble's new novel, When You Were Mine, combines two of my favorite things: a sexy, heartwrenching love story and a rich and nuanced friendship between two unforgettable women. Her’s? She's also a contributing opinion... To see what your friends thought of this book, Not really.. I just can't think of the best way to describe what it's like, other than that.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 23, 2013. Please try your request again later. I've not read any of the other works by Elizabeth Noble, but I read this anyway.
Now, I could go on and on, stand proud and tall on my soap box and list the many reasons her statement is complete and total bull-crapology. My stance: Shakespeare is the root of all evil. Have you ever had one of those out of body experiences where you can see yourself stabbing yourself repeatedly, but you can’t stop it? Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2017. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The Path We Take: A Sweet YA Romance (Young Love Book 2), My Hero Next Door: A Forbidden Love Sweet Romance Novel (Lyrics of Love Book 1). I think the best Shakespearean spin-off/retelling/interpretation I've read in recent memory in any genre is "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead" by Tom Stoppard. I enjoyed the plot and the twist of seeing everything from a new view. Can a privileged high school sports star find love with a fierce surfer girl on a mission? That's not quite how the book goes.
Serle developed the hit TV adaptation of her YA series Famous in Love, and is also the author of The Dinner List, and YA novels The Edge of Falling and When You Were Mine. Their romantic resolution is witty, equally matched and doesn’t rely on either of them completely changing their personalities. This book shows you real work-at-home jobs, business ideas and the resources you need to get started! A parkour-loving veterinarian. When You Were Mine is a story about missed chances, young love, the twists and turns of life and how you don't always get the happy ending you see in the movies. Friends who fall in love but are kept apart by the heroine's crazy cousin named Juliet? Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Then along comes When You Were Mine and it was like fist pumping central!! By the end of it I was in tears and didn't want it to end. I loved the play, I even adored the movie (if you haven't seen the movie and you've read Hamlet - do it now - it has Gary Ol. After the halfway mark, things started to pick up more and I found the story got more interesting.
Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Please try again. When it comes to re-imaginings of age-old tales and classics of the literary pantheon, one must tread lightly, particularly when entering the realm of William Shakespeare. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. She loves Nancy Meyers films, bathrobes, and giving unsolicited advice on love. (So you can cyber stalk her instead. A smoldering surfer. Wish I hadn't wasted my time. A finished unsolicited copy was provided by the publisher for review. They begin seeing each other, but he's married and she's still committed to Doug, so the hot-and-bothered pair keep things platonic, for now. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2011. Alphabet Weekends: Love on the Road from A to Z, Bestseller Noble's (The Reading Group) new love story arrives slow and unfocused. Gentle reader, I wish to spare you my suffering. Her’s? Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2013. Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2014, “Olivia was right. When her best friend is diagnosed with cancer, Susannah has about all she can take, and ends up finding comfort in the familiar arms of her first love. Charlie assumes it's Dave's aunt and welcomes her in. I had this imagine in my head of a crazy passionate romance between Rosaline and Rob, suddenly interrupted by her sociopathic cousin Juliet. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Please try again. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. There's a problem loading this menu right now. A good exampl.
I usually love alternative retellings of popular and classic works, particularly if the story involved gives a unique twist or spin on the original work that makes you consider it in its own league or spectrum. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2012. Shakespeare is the definition of love. Because how dare Romeo forget all about Rosaline! But then you meet a rock star on a plane to Italy. I have also always been a sucker for Shakespeare, in awe of the way he uses the dynamics of relationships to create stories that are as mind-blowing today as they were centuries ago when they were written. Review posted on The Eater of Books! I found myself thinking about all the plot details, all the little nuances that made the story play out like it did, and pondering on them quite a bit. I have nothing to compare it to, unlike the only other reviewer who marked it two stars. She’s only confident when she sings. I cannot recommend this book enough. Note: This is a short ramble. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Easy to find what I wanted on Amazon enjoyed the book and enjoyed the good value for money, delived without any problems.
Juliet has been gone twelve years and she and Rose are no longer friends. The optimism of new love, the concerned friends after Rose's heartbreak and the dynamics of a triangle--not just the love triangle between Rose, Rob and Juliet, but also the triangle of female best friends." [Why does everyone blame her for their deaths? After Rob (Romeo) and Juliet get together they drop to the periphery of the story and When You Were Mine focuses on Rosaline's tentative new relationship with school slacker, Len. Retellings for me are a hit or miss, and this was a hit. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. I have read a lot of Young Adult books, which tend not to be as descriptive and are more to the point and faster paced, so often when I read Adult books I tend to get a bit bored with all the filler. Please try again. Oh well! I will start my review by saying it took me at lease half of this book to actually start liking it.
SHAZAM! Apart from similar names and a 'feuding families' plot point, When You Were Mine is really just a high school romance, with more in common with Jennifer Echols and Stephanie Perkins than Shakespeare. Today Susannah—approaching 40, childless, a failed marriage under her belt—is stuck in a dull long-term relationship with Doug, a man who hasn't allowed her to get close to his own children. Because how dare Romeo forget all about Rosaline! (who sounds like a riot) Such a guy move! Truly Madly Famously (Famous in Love (2)). But then her cousin, Juliet, returns to town and moves in on Rob, leaving Rose heartbroken. Said play is pretty misogynist, emphasising the important of subduing a woman’s fiery spirit in favour of making her an obedient wife. The point of the choose your own adventure books was just that: Choice. It’s possible to remain faithful to the source material while still adapting it to fit today’s moral & societal changes. Touchstone; Original Edition (March 1, 2011), Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2013. completely brilliant. So I never appreciated the story because I was solidly, unmovingly on Team. It's much more difficult to explain than just simply saying a modern recounting of Romeo and Juliet. In fact, it only made me loathe Juliet more – I still believe that if Angela Chase wasn’t brought into my life, I would still be harboring some serious resentment towards Claire Danes. Jennifer Weiner is the author of many bestsellers, including Good in Bed, In Her Shoes, and Mrs. Everything. [Rob's mom having an affair with Juliet's dad. I've never been much of a Romeo and Juliet fan. I just can't think of the best way to describe what it's like, other than that.
Count me in. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2013. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. In truth, this book has been inaccurately sold as a Romeo and Juliet retelling. If all your wishes could suddenly come true what would you do?A modern-day fairytale with a wisp of magic and plenty of humor... Boost your assertiveness to develop your communication style and show more confidence as a teen. Welcome back. Having purchased in January have only just got around to reading and was very disappointed to find this is the same book as The Way We Were. But once it got good... it REALLY got good.
Learn more about the program. They have been best friends their entire lives and have just started to move into something new and exciting and deeper when Rose's cousin Juliet comes back to town. Once Susannah and Rob sees each other at a wedding will there be a future for them?
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