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The Mason List Reviews
I will add more as I collect them. I appreciate everyone who has taken the time to write reviews. I pulled a few excerpts from those who have posted on their pages. I know many of you have spread the word on Facebook and Twitter. Thank you!
Reviews:
“This book was just breathtaking!! I loved the writing, I felt the story, and the intensity of this childhood friends-to-lovers romance kept my heart racing the whole way through!! Everything about this book – from the writing, to the story, to the emotions it evoked- made it exactly the kind of story I love to read. The delicious, heart wrenching push/pull of Alex and Jess’ friendship and love, the guilt, the longing, the desire, the pain, the healing, all of it was just stunningly portrayed. This is truly one of the most beautiful stories I’ve ever read. An absolutely EPIC love story.” – Aestas Book Blog
“The angst was so incredibly well written that my heart and stomach were aching throughout much of the novel. The Mason List is a heavy, heart-wrenching book, but the end left me breathless and full of smiles. I was swept away by the epic romance and storytelling – I highly recommend The Mason List for those who love an unforgettable story.” – Book Lovers for Life
“I loved everything about this book. It’s truly an EPIC love story. It touched my heart. My mind itself is rewinding to the start of the book and go through every word said and falling in love all over again. This is an heartfelt story that needs to be read. Everyone needs The Mason List in their lives.” – Devoured Words
“The Mason List on the other hand, had me straight-out sobbing. Sobbing multiple times and for many lengths of time each time. Ugly crying while murmuring, ‘No…no…shit.’ This was a extraordinary tale of star-crossed lovers, a childhood romance, a fated lovers story. Look at it any way you want. It took me to places, it made me feel…it’s something I won’t soon forget.” – Book Reader Chronicles
“First off, I’m practically speechless after realizing this was SD Hendrickson’s debut novel. That said, I could not put it down. Jess Mason and Alex Tanner were some of the most beautifully crafted characters. This is one novel not to be missed. Phenomenal debut, I’m excited to see what else this author has in store.” – Four Chicks Flipping Pages
“Wonderfully written with purpose, we never lose track of the initial focus. Of where we just KNOW we are going. Every character is distinguishable, real, “fleshed out” and perfectly believable. They can be awe-inspiring and genuine, self-centered and pouty, to typical-hateful and no-nonsense. Each one will surprise you in their own way. This book delivers on everything it promises in that blurb! Gorgeous and tragic and exhilarating and incredibly inspiring and just soooooo sweet but in a fulfilling way. Not saccharine sweet.” – Maryse’s Book Blog
“This is a book that you should take your time with, cherish and admire. You should let it fill your heart with compassion. The Mason List is the definition of an epic story.” – We Solemly Swear to Read Good Books
“Wow! Are you looking for a book that is going to give you the next book hangover? Are you looking for an epic love story that is not your typical fairytale? Are you looking for a book that has you blubbering one moment and laughing so hard your stomach hurts the next moment? Are you looking for a book that will keep you captivated from the moment you open the book to the moment you close it? If you are looking for an exceptional book that will make an impression on your soul, read The Mason List by S. D. Hendrickson. 6 Stars! This book touched my soul. I highly recommend The Mason List.” – Smutt Book Junkie
“There is a perfect balance of angst, humor, heat, heartbreak and every other emotion you can possibly think of. The author did an amazing job of truly portraying all the emotions the characters were feeling at any given moment in their lives. I love stumbling upon books like this one! They make me feel like I hit the book lottery.” – Reality Bites! Let’s Get Lost!
“Wow! If there is anything that cured me from my book slump, it was definitely this book! What a debut from author S.D. Hendrickson which has officially gone on my list of my Top Faves so far of 2015. In a word…simply magical! S.D. Hendrickson has become a must click author for me and I can’t wait to read what she has in store for us next.” Shh Mom’s Reading™
“Every once in a while a book takes you on an amazing, incredible journey; one you won’t easily forget. It is not just a book…you love the characters, the location, the references and the personal memories it invokes from you. (The Mason List) is a love story, so pure and written in such a unique way it will leave you with an epic book hangover. Thank you, S.D. Hendrickson for writing our number one book of 2015 so far. You are officially at the top!” Romance Rewind
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On The Rack: The Thornbirds
The Thornbirds by Colleen McCullough
Flashback Friday from the Vault….
The Thornbirds crosses into many genres. However, the book is by far my favorite “epic” novel. The term “epic” means several different things when it comes to romantic fiction. For me, “epic” involves the journey of the main character through many years and often decades; the beautiful and tragic, and the love and heartache that encompasses their lives.
This epic story, set in the beautiful Australian Outback, follows Meggie Cleary from the age of four until her children are grown. The third person point of view includes Meggie and often switches to those around her and then eventually on to that of her daughter Justine and son Dane.
The novel was quite controversial when it first hit the book stores. A love story that crosses so many different forbidden elements with the age gap of Meggie and Ralph all the way to his religious affiliation. Yes, that’s right. Ralph de Briccassart is a Catholic priest. Their story is one of many complex levels that twists right into your gut leaving the notion that epic love is epic pain. Hence, the thornbird.
Reason for being on the Rack:
I have owned the paperback of this novel since high school. Publication date is 1977, the same year that I was born. This copy has made approximately seven moves. In all these years, I have read the book at least ten or more times. The back cover is gone and the final page is almost torn in half. This book is either well read or I store my books in terrible places. Maybe a little of both.
Why do I love The Thornbirds?
I think the poetic quote at the beginning sums it up very nicely. It’s the meaning behind the title. The meaning behind the “epic” story. In some ways, The Thornbirds is my Anna Karenina.
The Thornbirds is available on Amazon in the friendly Kindle format that includes the back page unlike my well used copy.
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