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Title: Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaught ISBN: 0-671-77609-6 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 June, 2000 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.14 (285 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Incomparable! Simply the best!
Comment: I am an avid reader of novels and I studied English Literature in college but I have never read any book as good and captivating as this. This is the only book other than 'Pride and Prejudice" which I have devoured and savoured again and again for I can't remember how many times. Judith McNaught's flair and skill as a consummate writer is unsurpassed.This book is more intensely passionate and compelling than 'Gone with the Wind' or " Wuthering Height'. It is more witty, sparkling and romantic than'Pride & Prejudice'. It is like a hurricane which sweeps you off your feet.The hero and heroine have their flaws but these won't make them any less lovable but more human and credible.Whitney, the ravishingly beautiful heroine,is intelligent, witty but rebellious and headstrong. she refuses to recognise her own heart and better judgement. She does not appreciate but scorns what is handed to her on a silver platter -- the love of the proud, rich, powerful and devastatingly handsome Duke of Claymore, who offers her the protection of his illustrious name,a place at the pinnacle of society, a life of luxury any girl would die for.She has a school girl crush on a young man in her neighbourhood and under the illusion that she is still in love with him after 3 years,continues to try to win him over at all costs since she is one who does not accept defeat. Therefore she spurns and rejects the courtship of the Duke,Clayton Westmoreland. The Duke is no paragon, but his love for Whitney is very touching. While he can have any woman he wants, he is in love with only one and will only offer for her.In many situations, his patience and tolerance are sorely tried and I can't help feeling sorry for him. The whipping scene, which upsets some readers, does not offend me at all. Rather, it shows the great understanding of human nature and strong character of Clayton.He recognises that he cannot let Whitney walk all over him or else he will never have her respect.Whitney has done something very seriously wrong which can lead to his and the horse's fatality.The whipping is a lesson to a spoilt child, a necessary lesson in her growing up process to be a reasonable and responsible being. He is taming a wild filly just like he does Dangerous Crossing.But he soothes and mollifies her afterwards.Through some twists of fate, the Duke gets blindingly jealous, and in his terrifying wrath, rapes Whitney who has fallen in love with him. Through another misunderstanding, the couple seem destined to heartbreak and unrequited love. Fortunately, Whitney sacrifices her pride to win back the man she loves. After marriage, there is still another trial, but eventually, all ends happily.This book is vastly entertaining with the humor, the sensual seductions and love scenes, the verbal swordplay and witticism.Reading it is just like riding an emotional roller-coaster.There are some heart-wrenching moments but it is so satisfying to see love triumphs after all.It is 'must read' for lovers of novels and romance.
Rating: 5
Summary: Whitney, My Love will capture your heart!
Comment: This book is exceptional! This book's characters are well-defined and have distinct personalities that come alive in the pages of the story. The heroine, Whitney, is the young, gauche tomboy who, under the wing of her uncle and aunt, blossoms into a rare beauty who speaks her mind and becomes the gem of parisian society. The hero, Clayton, is every bit the aristocratic, wealthy, rake of London society. When these two meet, sparks fly! He wants Whitney, but she doesn't want him because she is infatuated with someone else. The plots' twists and turns are surprising and suspenseful. You find yourself rooting for someone else in the beginning and then, when she meets Clayton, you find yourself rooting for him to win Whitneys' hand. Whitney is an example of a true heroine. She is willful, intelligent, and able to take care of herself. Through her example, she is able to teach the hero the true meaning of love. This romance really is well written and the characters well depicted. This book will make you experience the full gamut of emotions. This is an example of Judith McNaughts' finest work. I have read and re-read this book many times, including the new version, and each time is better than the last. You absolutely fall in love with the characters and hate for the story to end. This story will capture your heart. This book is for the true romantic! It remains one of my all-time favorites!
Rating: 2
Summary: Good Beginning, At Least
Comment: Oh, Ms. McNaught, you made me exclaim bitterly a few times over this stupid book. I loved the first few chapters -- LOVED them. I kept patiently waiting for Whitney to realize her attraction for Nikki and for the rest of the book to be about her getting over Paul. Instead, Whitney became the most pathetic lump of humanity ever.
As has been previously pointed out in a huge number of reviews, after buying Whitney from her father, Clayton (the "hero") spanks and rapes Whitney and generally treats her in a manner that I wouldn't use on a random friend, much less my true love. He stomps all over the place angrily and possessively and refuses to listen to Whitney. Why the heck is he the hero of anything?
All the spirit in Whitney that her uncle and aunt instilled in her seem wasted. She grows to become a beautiful "diamond" of London with accomplishments and intelligence, but gets treated like a, well... I shall not say.
Even more meanly, Nikki, who should have been the hero, is just so darned perfect. He later got a short story in a Christmas collection, which also made me bitter. If he couldn't get Whitney, didn't he deserve his own book, at least?
I've given this book two stars because McNaught is an excellent romance writer for all that and the first few chapters are wonderfully done.
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Title: Until You by Judith McNaught ISBN: 0671880608 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 April, 1995 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught ISBN: 0671737619 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 31 May, 1991 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Something Wonderful by Judith McNaught ISBN: 0671737635 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 January, 1991 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Once and Always by Judith McNaught ISBN: 0671737627 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 20 September, 1990 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Almost Heaven by Judith McNaught ISBN: 0671742558 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 June, 1991 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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