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Lädt ... Playing the Palace (2021. Auflage)von Paul Rudnick (Autor)
Werk-InformationenPlaying the Palace von Paul Rudnick
  
Books Read in 2021 (1,910) Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch.  Okies | Apr 4, 2024 |    ) BarnesBookshelf | Jan 29, 2023 | This novel is a fairy tale. Some low-star reviewers didn't understand that. Fairy tale: no real-world accuracy, impossible plot, wild antics. Accuracy would've made it both unlikely AND boring. Who needs that? Fairy tale. Okay? Okay. What it does deliver exceptionally well is compelling emotional character arcs, which is the kind of reality I think most people want whether they realize it or not. If the MC's inventive descriptions and humor grab you in the first page, you'll probably enjoy this as I did. I enjoyed most of the humor (unusual), despite some of the 'teasing' insults. I let the other character's reactions inform my own, as one does. Tone is hard to convey in words, after all. The families and friends are great, as is the awkward romance progression. The setbacks upset me, and the mistakes made me cringe. It made me FEEL, which is an author's entire job. I am really glad I gave this one a chance, and will read more by this author. (  ) terriaminute | Dec 4, 2022 |  ) Tratiezone | Nov 8, 2022 | Maybe 3 Stars So, I've finished the audio book and I'm still conflicted. There is some laugh-out-loud, clever writing, and memorable characters (I'm looking at you Abby and James), and then it devolves into slapstick TV comedy silliness, which I'm not a fan of on TV and certainly not in my books. ( ) Bookbee1 | Oct 9, 2022 | keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
"THEIR LOVE STORY CAPTIVATED THE WORLD . . . THE CROWN PRINCE AND THAT GUY FROM NEW YORK. When a lonely American event planner starts dating the gay Prince of Wales, a royal uproar ensues: is it true love or the ultimate meme? Find out in this hilarious romantic comedy. After having his heart trampled on by his cheating ex, Carter Ogden is afraid love just isn't in the cards for him. He still holds out hope in a tiny corner of his heart, but even in his wildest dreams he never thought he'd meet the Crown Prince of England, much less do a lot more with him. Yes, while growing up he'd fantasized about the handsome, openly gay Prince Edgar, but who hadn't? When they meet by chance at an event organized by Carter's boss, Carter is sure he imagined all that sizzling chemistry. Or was it mutual? This unlikely but meant-to-be romance sets off media fireworks on both sides of the Atlantic. With everyone having an opinion on their relationship and the intense pressure of being constantly in the spotlight, Carter finds ferocious obstacles to his Happily Ever After, including the tenacious disapproval of the Queen of England. Carter and Prince Edgar fight for a happy ending to equal their glorious international beginning. It's a match made on Valentine's Day and in tabloid heaven"-- Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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 Google Books — Lädt ...GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)813.54Literature English (North America) American fiction 20th Century 1945-1999Klassifikation der Library of Congress [LCC] (USA)BewertungDurchschnitt: (3.5)
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It seemed like a long book even though it was 7.5 hours. Narrator Michael Urie did a mighty job of all the voices but I agree with commentators below that many of the minor character were cartoonish.
"That guy from New York", Carter, was the most interesting thing about Playing the Palace. Prince Edgar, underwhelming.
The cover blurb says: One of Buzzfeed's 39 Excellent LGBTQ books to read this month and always. It's true the writing is excellent, and it's definitely LGBTQ, but it didn't gel for me. The romance was mild. It loses half a mark for disappointment.
I'm turning it off at 75% of the way through... (