Last summer I read M.J. Rose's The Hypnotist, which was a perfect summer thriller, and so I was excited about her next book in her reincarnation series. I wasn't disappointed; in fact, I enjoyed this one more than The Hypnotist, perhaps because I liked the main characters and I enjoyed the intrigue...
Once again, I am fascinated and impressed with Rose's knowledge of reincarnation. By now, everyone knows about my interest and belief in the subject and I truly never tire of reading about it, whether it be in a fictional context or in non-fiction (although some may argue that it's all fictional). ...
We begin our reading journey with a prologue. This is a newspaper report that explains the unrest in Tibet, the 14 part regulation banning living Buddha’s from reincarnating without permission and the abduction of a Panchen Lama. This is one of the threads that links with the L’Etoile family disco...
The Book of Lost Fragrances is the latest in the reincarnation series. I really enjoyed the last one, The Hypnotist and reviewed it last year. I was really looking forward to this one. The premise sounded intriguing. I really wanted to love this one. But in the end, it was just OK for me. I lik...
Edited 2/16/2012: One of my blog readers was kind enough to forward my review on to the author and she was in turn kind enough to provide me with proof that fantastical is indeed a word.I stand corrected.__________________The Book of Lost Fragrances was kindly provided to me by Netgalley for Simon &...
If you know me, you know that my two favorite genres are historical fiction and mystery/thrillers, so it was with joy that I was able to score a copy of The Book of Lost Fragrances by authorM.J. Rose. Although Ms. Rose is an established author, this is the first book of hers that I have read, and I...
A perfumer and his sister may be heirs to the secret formula of Cleopatra - a mystical scent that enables those who smell it to recall past lives and find their soulmates. If they can figure it out, they want to give the ancient perfume to the Dalai Lama, to strengthen the case for reincarnation. Bu...
To see my full review, go to my blog: http://the-bookaholic.blogspot.comThe Book of Lost Fragrances touches your senses immediately from the first page. I was drawn into this story within the pages of scents and sounds and sights through the author’s wondrous and detailed descriptions immediately an...
3.5 stars... I think? This wasn't at all what I expected and left me wanting more for a majority of the novel, but I ended up liking it. Full review to follow.
I really enjoyed this book for multiple reasons. First, it had one of the most unusual storylines that I think I have read all year. Second, it was intelligently written AND engrossing. Third, I loved how the characters were written. This book reminded me a tiny bit of Jennifer Donnelly's book, Revo...
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