Book Review: Roses by Leila Meacham
December 27th, 2009
Author: Leila Meacham
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing/Hachette
ISBN #: 978-0-446-55000-0
Type: Fiction
Pages: 609 Hardback
Published: January 6, 2010
Website: CLICK HERE
Purchase: $14.99 (HERE)
The Story
My Thoughts
My most favorite book of all time is Gone With The Wind. When I read the synopsis of this story, it reminded me of that famous saga of the South, with the strong heroine and the dashing, debonair hero.
When my copy arrived in the mail, I COULD NOT WAIT to start it. It’s a gorgeous book! Leila Meacham opens the story with the origins of the families who immigrated from the deep south to East Texas in an entrepreneurial spirit. They founded a town and these successful families became the pillars of the new society. With strong family ties and rich history, Mary and Percy faced hurdles seemingly greater than a mountain to find a way to be together. Pride and family loyalty were at the base of these barriers. What Roses reminds the reader is that when you are destined to love somebody, that connection never dies. No matter what you try to do to move on or live a life without that soul mate, you can never escape those invisible ties between the two of you. What is meant to be… should be… and denying yourself that will result in a life lost.
I ABSOLUTELY could not put this superbly-written book down. I took it with me everywhere I went! Even if it was only 5 minutes here, or 10 minutes there, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to read just a little bit more. I simply LOVED this book! Why? It was like watching a terrific mini-series on television. I was so caught up in the story and couldn’t wait to see what happened next.
Technically I read this 2010-publish date book in 2009, but it will be on my “Best of 2010″ list.
The Rating
On Sher’s “Out of Ten Scale,” I am giving Roses a rating of 10 out of 10. You can never go wrong with a sweeping saga of the south!
Giving Thanks
I wanted to thank Hachette Books for providing me a copy for review.
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Oh my goodness, what a great review! It looks like I will need to read this one that much sooner!
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I just loved it….
I’m so glad you loved this one so much! I had the opportunity to meet Leila and I must tell you she is a very kind and gracious lady. She certainly deserves all the success this book is sure to bring her.
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You are so lucky… first Nicholas Sparks and now Leila!
Great review, Sheri! It’s definitely on my list now!
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I’m looking forward to reading this one soon. Glad to see you gave it your highest rating and that it resembles GWTW, which is among my all-time faves.
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
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I’m not usually into fiction, but the cover looks gorgeous.
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Thanks for bringing my attention to this book. It sounds like a book I could really sink my teeth into.
Wow, what a glowing review. Now, I will definitely need to add this to my list.
How wonderful! I love it when books live up to expectations that way. I’ll have to keep this one in mind.
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I have have have to read this book. I am sooooo glad you liked it. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.
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10 out of 10? I’ll definitely have to get my hands – and eyes – on this one!
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Like Thornbirds and Gone with the Wind, I thought this book was simply one that I had to read to the end. Truly enjoyed it. I almost hated to see the book come to an end. Will there be a movie to follow on this book? That would be ideal.
I seriously don’t know what all the fuss is about! I thought the book was like a romance novel without the juicy parts. Although I liked Mary as a heroine, by the time I got to Rachel’s story I was bored stiff with all the repetition. Indulgent and overrated!
All blossoms in your book as named it roses. This is a beautiful love story.