For what audience would you recommend The Rose Arbor? Are there other novels you’d recommend that are similar to this one, either in content or writing style?
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Created: 08/07/24
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For what audience would you recommend The Rose Arbor? Are there other novels you’d recommend that are similar to this one, either in content or writing style?
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Join Date: 06/17/24
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Join Date: 04/02/13
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I would say anyone who was an adult in the 1960s might like this story. It's hard to say how accurate the period details were if you were not around Liz's age during that time. This author has written a library of books, so if you liked this book I would imagine you would enjoy the author's others.
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Join Date: 07/03/18
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This is a book for mystery and/or historical fiction lovers who also don’t want to worry about explicit sexual content, profanity, and complicated writing style. It’s a good straightforward novel that makes for a really enjoyable read. Ruth ware comes to mind, but also Fiona Barton (The Widow), Paulette Jiles (News of the World), Kristin Hannah (The Nightingale).
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Join Date: 10/20/21
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I tend to agree with the comments by the others. The Rose Arbor was an interesting & enjoyable quick read that would probably be most appreciated by those who prefer intrigue with a happy ending in a historical fiction setting. I'm not sure what age bracket that might include but I did like the inclusion of YA readers to introduce them to the events of that era. I have enjoyed other Rhys Bowen books (most notably The Tuscan Child) and would recommend those to others before this particular novel. In addition to those authors listed by mceacd, if a reader really enjoyed this book, I believe they would enjoy any Kate Morton book as well.
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Join Date: 08/22/24
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Join Date: 06/12/22
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It's definitely a book that would be enjoyed by other fans of historical fiction, as well as mystery lovers who are willing to suspend their disbelief in significant respects. There were some aspects of the storyline that didn't work for me and, frankly, there was A LOT going on in this book. Too much, in some ways.
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