The Historian
Registered by Ankara of Edinburgh, Scotland United Kingdom on 12/22/2007
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
9 journalers for this copy...
Synopsis:
Late one night, exploring her father's library, a young woman finds an ancient book and cache of yellowing letters addressed ominously to "My dear and unfortunate successor". Her discovery plunges her into a world she never dreamed of - a labyrinth where the secrets of her father's past and her mother's mysterious fate connect to an evil hidden in the depths of history.
In my opinion, the story takes too long to develop and then has a sudden closure which left me unsatisfied. For such a captivating synopsis (and, to be honest, book cover!), I don't think it delivers. I hope you enjoy it more! :)
Late one night, exploring her father's library, a young woman finds an ancient book and cache of yellowing letters addressed ominously to "My dear and unfortunate successor". Her discovery plunges her into a world she never dreamed of - a labyrinth where the secrets of her father's past and her mother's mysterious fate connect to an evil hidden in the depths of history.
In my opinion, the story takes too long to develop and then has a sudden closure which left me unsatisfied. For such a captivating synopsis (and, to be honest, book cover!), I don't think it delivers. I hope you enjoy it more! :)
Sending it over to silvia-pco in Portugal. Merry Christmas and enjoy!
Arrived! Thanks :)
I'm almost done with this one, so I'll offer it as a Bookray.List of participants: (accepting entries!)
01. FallenAngels (Cascais, Portugal)
02. ex2 (Taipei, Taiwan)
03. briz-cowgirl (Queensland, Australia)
04. earthcaroleanne (Scotland, UK)
And thanks to earthcaroleanne, the book will continue on its journey to these readers...
05. disneyfreaksam (UK) (INT'L)
06. Joanthro (Colorado, USA) (INT'L)
Guidelines (based on JennyC1230's)
1. When you receive book, please make a journal entry.
2. PM the next person on the list for their address.
3. After you read the book, tell us what you thought of it.
4. When you mail the book, make another journal entry to let us know.
5. I'll set the reading deadline as 2 months; I know what it feels like to have a huge Mount TBR and the struggle one does to keep up with the deadlines, so I'll be flexible here. If you are having trouble and need to keep it for a little longer, that's cool: just PM me or make a JE so that we can know it hasn't been forgotten.
6. If you see anyone on this list who is a known staller of bookrings please let me know that too!
7. If you're the last person on the list, you're free to keep it, continue the Bookray, start a Bookring... it's up to you!
8. Enjoy!
On its way to FallenAngels. Enjoy!
Journal Entry 6 by FallenAngels from Parede, Lisboa (distrito) Portugal on Wednesday, December 9, 2009
It's here! Thanks!!
Journal Entry 7 by FallenAngels from Parede, Lisboa (distrito) Portugal on Tuesday, February 9, 2010
As I don't like vampire stories, I was a bit scarred when I realized Dracula was one of the carachters...However the book turned out to be a nice thirller, in spite of being too long...Very nice detailed, with precise flashbacks, I ended up liking it, however the final was to sudden regarding the time the plot took to develop. Thank you for the oportunity!!
Journal Entry 8 by FallenAngels from Parede, Lisboa (distrito) Portugal on Wednesday, February 10, 2010
And it's on its jorney to Taiwan...
This came in today. I am glad that this is being offered as a two month ray since I am a slow reader.
I wanted to let you know that I got behind in my reading and I wrote to Briz-cowgirl about keeping it a bit longer. Hopefully next week it will be out in the mail. Sorry for the delay
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
I got about half way reading this book and realized I was reading it just to read it. I did not get excited to pick it up and find out what happens (usually I am pretty stubborn and finish a book so this was a rare moment) It was entertaining but did not have me engaged. I decided to send it to its next home.
I got about half way reading this book and realized I was reading it just to read it. I did not get excited to pick it up and find out what happens (usually I am pretty stubborn and finish a book so this was a rare moment) It was entertaining but did not have me engaged. I decided to send it to its next home.
Received from ex2 yesterday - thank you! Have just started reading it now, looking forward to getting engrossed in it as I love vampire stories, especially Dracula :)
When I first received this book I was slightly overwhelmed - 700+ pages, argh!
Once I got into it, I was pretty hooked on the story though; the only unfortunate thing was some important work stuff meant that I couldn't read as freely as I would have liked :(
Loved the historical background in the novel - I had only the bare minimum idea of the Dracula legend. My only criticism was that it tended to drag a little in parts.
"I became a historian in order to preserve my own history forever".
Thanks heaps for sharing this bookring silvia-pco. PM'ing the next reader in the ring...
Once I got into it, I was pretty hooked on the story though; the only unfortunate thing was some important work stuff meant that I couldn't read as freely as I would have liked :(
Loved the historical background in the novel - I had only the bare minimum idea of the Dracula legend. My only criticism was that it tended to drag a little in parts.
"I became a historian in order to preserve my own history forever".
Thanks heaps for sharing this bookring silvia-pco. PM'ing the next reader in the ring...
Journal Entry 14 by briz-cowgirl at Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada on Monday, June 28, 2010
Released 13 yrs ago (6/28/2010 UTC) at Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
After a few hiccups, The Historian is *finally* making its way from Australia to Scotland to visit earth caroleanne. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
This arrived while I was on holiday along with another bookring. I'll read the other one first as it is an official unconvention book, but I'm sure it won't take me too long.
Journal Entry 16 by 
earthcaroleanne
at Falkirk, Scotland United Kingdom on Wednesday, August 18, 2010
earthcaroleanne at Falkirk, Scotland United Kingdom on Wednesday, August 18, 2010
This book did not grab my attention. I actually put it down when I realised I was last in the bookray and there was no hurry for it to move on. But I don't like not finishing a book and carried on, especially as others kept telling me how good it was when they saw I was reading it. I'm afraid I don't agree and actually skipped some of the letters as I was sure they would be explained further along. I finished it but that's about all I can say.
Journal Entry 17 by earthcaroleanne at Warminster, Wiltshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, August 18, 2010
earthcaroleanne at Warminster, Wiltshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Released 13 yrs ago (8/18/2010 UTC) at Warminster, Wiltshire United Kingdom
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
On its way to the next person in the extended bookray.
Journal Entry 18 by disneyfreaksam at Warminster, Wiltshire United Kingdom on Friday, August 20, 2010
Thank you very much. I will get to this one as soon as I have finished the ring I am reading at the moment.
Journal Entry 19 by disneyfreaksam at Warminster, Wiltshire United Kingdom on Saturday, September 18, 2010
I did enjoy this book but I was a little disappointed in how the whole trip to Europe was dealt with. Not the journey itself but how the problem of getting there was dealt with, a cop out I thought.
I did enjoy reading it though.
I did enjoy reading it though.
Journal Entry 20 by disneyfreaksam at Warminster, Wiltshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Released 13 yrs ago (9/21/2010 UTC) at Warminster, Wiltshire United Kingdom
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
Enjoy, it is a good read xx
The book has arrived safely in Denver. Thanks disneyfreaksam!
I had heard a lot about this book and was very surprised when I began reading it to find it was about vampires - not my usual reading choice! I gave it a try, but was disappointed. The story moves along slowly which in and of itself isn't bad, but it never goes anywhere. I never had the feeling that all the detail was justified in the sudden ending.
Sending to SqueakyChu for a book fair. Good luck little book! I hope you find a more appreciative reader than myself.
Sending to SqueakyChu for a book fair. Good luck little book! I hope you find a more appreciative reader than myself.
This book was mailed to me by Joanthro for release at the Gaithersburg Book Festival. Thank you so much!
Journal Entry 24 by 
SqueakyChu
at Gaithersburg City Hall Concert Pavilion And Grounds in Gaithersburg, Maryland USA on Tuesday, May 17, 2011
SqueakyChu at Gaithersburg City Hall Concert Pavilion And Grounds in Gaithersburg, Maryland USA on Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Released 12 yrs ago (5/21/2011 UTC) at Gaithersburg City Hall Concert Pavilion And Grounds in Gaithersburg, Maryland USA
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
This book is being released at the Gaithersburg Book Festival in Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA.
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Dear Reader:
Welcome to BookCrossing! Thank you for accepting this travelling book. I'd be delighted if you'd make a journal entry here on Bookcrossing saying that the book is now safe in your hands. You may do this anonymously if you prefer. After reading the book, please journal your thoughts about it. You make then keep this book or pass it along for someone else to enjoy. Should you choose to join BookCrossing at any time (free with no strings), kindly name Joanthro, who sent this book to Maryland for release at the Gaithersburg Book Festival, as your referring person. In the meantime, Happy Bookcrossing!
