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mavicolo13's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
redentrapy's review against another edition
4.0
A riveting story about an investigative reporter who is on a preordained quest for the Book of Love or the Gospel of Jesus Christ. A great sequel to the Expected One. Beautiful imagery and great character development. The story of the countess of Tuscany and her ancestor has you in love with the story.
colorfulleo92's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoy the series so far and curious to pick up the third. It does have a slight "DaVinci code" feel to it, mostly because it's the most famous series of this kind of plot. But do feel like Kathleen McGowan spins her own story and was quite intruiging to read. I'm not very knowledged in the religious category but didn't feel like it was an issue
whalesharkandme's review against another edition
3.0
I LOVED the first book so much, I don't know if this one had a chance. It did not live up to my expectaions, but I enjoyed it just the same.
librarytech4's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book but not as well as the first of this series. The jump back in time story arc’s had trouble holding my attention because they were jumping around in time too much for my liking. I wish the story would have been laced out a little better in that aspect.
lucylolis's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
lovely and gave me a new perspective on life
kharmacat's review against another edition
4.0
Second book in a series examining the author's view on the true teachings of Christ. I find the subject matter incredibly fascinating. Cathars, secret societies, and the idea that Jesus promoted true, erotic love as a sacrament.
sazzle182's review against another edition
3.0
I loved the first book in this series, The Expected One. I know that some people think it is some sort of Dan Brown rip off, but I always thought the characters and quality of writing and research made it superior. So I was looking forward to starting this book, buying it days after I finished The Expected One.
It took me about five attempts to start the book, it was slow and boring and many times it just returned to the book case to maybe be read again at another time. It was due to illness that I picked the novel up again, forcing myself through the slow start and beginning the story of Matilda.
This book is different from the first, and in reflection I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing. I found myself in love with Matilda's story and bored when it reverted back to Maureen and the present day.
I felt the ending was rushed for both Matilda, her last years summed up in only a few lines and the end of the book regarding Maureen seemed rushed too.
I have a lot of mixed feelings towards this book, but over all, I did enjoy it. The Matilda story in particular, and I did like the ending, even if it was rushed. I do tend to appreciate novels where a lot of research has went into it and that was definitely evident here. I get the impression it may have been better had it been edited better? Possibly?
It is only getting 3 stars as it didn't grip me the way I expected it too, my interest was mostly to Matilda and as a result, I probably will not read it again, and, at the minute, I don't think I'll buy/read the next book of the series.
It took me about five attempts to start the book, it was slow and boring and many times it just returned to the book case to maybe be read again at another time. It was due to illness that I picked the novel up again, forcing myself through the slow start and beginning the story of Matilda.
This book is different from the first, and in reflection I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing. I found myself in love with Matilda's story and bored when it reverted back to Maureen and the present day.
I felt the ending was rushed for both Matilda, her last years summed up in only a few lines and the end of the book regarding Maureen seemed rushed too.
I have a lot of mixed feelings towards this book, but over all, I did enjoy it. The Matilda story in particular, and I did like the ending, even if it was rushed. I do tend to appreciate novels where a lot of research has went into it and that was definitely evident here. I get the impression it may have been better had it been edited better? Possibly?
It is only getting 3 stars as it didn't grip me the way I expected it too, my interest was mostly to Matilda and as a result, I probably will not read it again, and, at the minute, I don't think I'll buy/read the next book of the series.
the_sassy_bookworm's review against another edition
3.0
This is book #2 of the "Magdalene Line Trilogy", I finished book #1 last week (The Expected One) and really enjoyed it, this one I didn't quite love as much. The first book had a good pace to it and the balance between present day story and past was perfect. Book #2 was much slower paced and the present day story really took a backseat in this book, I would have preferred more character development on that front. That being said I did really enjoy the story of Matilda, so not as good as the first in the series, but good enough that I will definitely be picking up book #3 when it comes out!!