Very enjoyable variation
934891
This was a good variation that I truly enjoyed reading. The characters were portrayed differently, especially Mr Bennett and Jane, but it was a good variation that I am glad I bought.
2869335
This is the fourth Mystery Rummy gave that I've played with my husband. We both enjoy it very much. It is less complex than Jack the Ripper (Case 1) or Jekyll and Hyde (Case 3), but much more interesting and more fun than Al Capone (Case 4). If you've played any of the Mystery Rummy games, you'll pick up the rules quickly, though some of the instructions on the gavel cards are not that clear. Also, there are fewer gavel cards in play compared to other cases so there are fewer sudden changes in gameplay. We will add this game into our regular rotation.
567923
I've been reading the stories in Murder New York Style - Fresh Slices, and enjoying them very much.  While death and murder tie the twenty-two stories together thematically, there is a great deal of variety in the writing - not surprising, since so many different authors are represented here.  The characters are  vivid, and I find myself rereading many of the sentences and paragraphs because they are so descriptive,  creative and sometimes bizarre.

The book is a pleasure, and I have a feeling that we will be hearing more from many of these writers.
4560026
I always enjoy a different sort of tale and this one hit the spot. Well done and highly recommended!
3505168
This is really charming.  It's a very different take on the basic storyline.  And since Northanger Abbey isn't Jane's best, you can take liberties and find a very fun story within the framework.
2553590
I liked the variation from the classic fairy tale.  The characters were well-done. The plot made sense and moved along at a good pace. It had action, clean romance, intrigue and a good hero, heroine, and villain.
3700475
Wonderful discriptive writing.  It takes a bit to get use to the author's syntax and punctuation peculiarities, but once you get over that, it is rather fun and refreshing.  This work does have it's own rhythm and I rather like that.  I like the way the author has take very "ordinary" people, and told a story, proving again, that there is merit and a tale in every life.  I suppose many may be a bit put off as the the fact that the characters are not all that different from you and me, but that is one of the strong point of the work, I feel.  I could not find one character in the book, that I have not meet in "real life" and that was kind of nice.  I highly recommend this read and hope we get more of the same.
3061935
I love the location in this book, as it's different and full of possibilities. The characters are fun, and the mystery keeps things moving. This is one series I plan to re-read soon.
4352040
this anthology is unusual because instead of three unconnected stories these three are all interconnected to the same family and happen at their house party. While there are some flubs as to historical accuracy and some inplausible behavior considering it's time-the fun and enjoyability of the storylines allowed me to overlook those minor details in favor of the overall story.

These stories are very sensually written and I would recommend this book to those who like a spicier regency versus the tamer traditional regencies.

All in all, a fast, fun book that I can easily recommend. 4 stars:)
1765669
This is one of my favorite versions of Robin Hood. A new twist to an old story. It makes a believable story with some good historical happenings.
The only thing in the book that might turn some off is the use of some religious language,  though Lawhead isn't too heavy handed with it and it probably fits the time period well enough. The characters are believable for the most part, with more depth than many of the Robin Hood versions.
(I especially like the use of the Welsh warbow and mostly accurate usage of the facts.) A very enjoyable series of books.
3354784
Overall I really enjoyed this book. The beginning of the book felt a little rushed and I would have liked more time to understand the characters before all hell broke lose but within a few chapters everything fell into place and I was hooked through the end. This book was a refreshing change from the usual vampire and werewolf stories that seem to be everywhere now a days. It is a truly fun and unique twist on an old classic tale and I can't wait to see where it takes us next or what other legendary characters this series brings out to play. In my opinion definitely recommended.
4522306
It has all the ingredients you'd expect, and they work well.  The twist is that the newly come out protagonist, during a physical crisis, saves himself rather than relying on his tougher, more confident boyfriend to save him.  It was a nice variation on a traditional theme.  I liked it and will look for more of the author's works.  You should, too.
296521
This recording consists of all 33 variations on a Waltz in C Major by Anton Diabelli (Op. 120).  In 1819 Diabellis publisher circulated the waltz to Austrias most prominent composers with an invitation to each to write a variation as part of a collective work.  Fifty accepted the challenge.  But four years later Beethoven sent him 33 variations.  Diabelli must have been just thrilled!

The first track is the Waltz that the remaining variations are based on, and in and of itself it is a wonderful little tune.  But what Beethoven does with the musical foundation of this tune is just remarkable.  Particularly noteworthy for me were Variation 14 (track 15, Grave e maestoso) due to the feel of the variation and the much slower tempo requiring a particularly virtuosic touch to provide balance and depth to the variation, Variation 16 (track 17, Allegro) which is just a beast to play even for someone with the talents of Mr. Leotta even though he makes it sound far too easy, Variation 19 (track 20, Presto) is not only difficult, but sounds like it would really fun to watch, Variation 20 (track 21, Andante) is slow and quiet, requiring a delicate but firm touch and a particularly sensitive sense of balance for the entire 3:15 of the variation, Variation 26 (track 27, Piacevole) has a beautiful cascade of notes that trickle down the keyboard and under Mr. Leottas touch the sequence is seamless, Variation 31 (track 32, Largo molto, espressivo) which for this listener has a deeply personal feeling of subtle strength coupled with resignation and weariness, and finally Variation 33 (track 34, Tempo di Menuetto, moderato) a rather noble and gentle piece of music that is incredibly well constructed and pleasing to both the ear and the mind.

The quality of this recording is marvelous, and I cant say enough about Mr. Leottas playing.  It is clear that he is emotionally invested in bringing each variation to life, and investing every note with nuances and expressiveness. I highly recommend this CD!
1592443
I bought a few different "iterations" of this title. This is enjoyable in different ways... Philosophical / abstract reasoning / dialectic / a kind of time travel ... etc...
1256484
I liked this inventive take on P&P.  I haven't seen anything like this plot and i have read many many variations.  It was fun to see the sisters interact in a whole new way and take control of their own destiny.  The new characters were likable, Lizzy and Darcy were true to their usual personalities and many others exhibited redeeming qualities not often seen.  I particularly enjoyed Georgiana.
The writing itself was also excellent. Her dialogue is very natural.  She has a way of turning a phrase that is very interesting,  playful and engaging. I loved it.
19062
I don't find very many original plots just a lot of variations on the same theme. This is an employable read with great expectations for the next book.
The author has a nice blend of humor and drama. The hero actually has decent morals and is a plausible character.
enjoy it - I did
3315234
Haven't completely finished the book as yet, but I'm enjoying the mixture of Daisy, Hazel and Robin points of view. The short story cases are wonderful, though I have read a couple before. I'm surprised by how much I'm enjoying the Robin sections. I'm learning a lot more about murder mysteries from the "golden era" and I've a bunch of new authors I want to read. All of Robin Stevens's murder mysteries are wonderfully fun to read. This is different from the rest of the series, but it makes for a wonderful companion to the whole. I'm looking forward to reading the title story *with treats.* --Cat