Comments on: 10 Reasons Why I Can’t Read Georgette Heyer http://www.loveromancepassion.com/10-reasons-whyi-can%e2%80%99t-read-georgette-heyer/ Because Books Don't Fall Asleep Afterwards! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:26:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Dana Huff http://www.loveromancepassion.com/10-reasons-whyi-can%e2%80%99t-read-georgette-heyer/#comment-13891 Dana Huff Sun, 07 Aug 2011 04:49:13 +0000 http://www.loveromancepassion.com/?p=4107#comment-13891 I don't think you are "not smart enough" to read her, and you have some of the same issues with her writing that I noticed when I read the one (and only) book by her. I reviewed the book for a blog, and one of the commenters insinuated I was stupid for not being able to understand the Regency cant. What you said about Heyer and Austen in #7 is spot on. I feel better to know I'm not alone. Almost all the bloggers I love just adore her, and I was beginning to feel it must be just me. I know this is an older post, but I couldn't resist commenting. Thanks! I don’t think you are “not smart enough” to read her, and you have some of the same issues with her writing that I noticed when I read the one (and only) book by her. I reviewed the book for a blog, and one of the commenters insinuated I was stupid for not being able to understand the Regency cant. What you said about Heyer and Austen in #7 is spot on. I feel better to know I’m not alone. Almost all the bloggers I love just adore her, and I was beginning to feel it must be just me. I know this is an older post, but I couldn’t resist commenting. Thanks!

]]> By: Review: Venetia by Georgette Heyer « Jane Austen's World http://www.loveromancepassion.com/10-reasons-whyi-can%e2%80%99t-read-georgette-heyer/#comment-13890 Review: Venetia by Georgette Heyer « Jane Austen's World Sun, 07 Aug 2011 04:26:25 +0000 http://www.loveromancepassion.com/?p=4107#comment-13890 [...] are readers, I found to my surprise, who are put off by Ms. Heyer’s cant (Ten reasons why I can’t read Georgette Heyer) and who could care less about her historical accuracy. This novel is not for them, for it is [...] [...] are readers, I found to my surprise, who are put off by Ms. Heyer’s cant (Ten reasons why I can’t read Georgette Heyer) and who could care less about her historical accuracy. This novel is not for them, for it is [...]

]]> By: Review of The Quiet Gentleman by Georgette Heyer « Jane Austen's World http://www.loveromancepassion.com/10-reasons-whyi-can%e2%80%99t-read-georgette-heyer/#comment-13745 Review of The Quiet Gentleman by Georgette Heyer « Jane Austen's World Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:51:40 +0000 http://www.loveromancepassion.com/?p=4107#comment-13745 [...] Here’s a bit of heresy for Georgette Heyer fans: Ten reasons why I can’t read Georgette Heyer [...] [...] Here’s a bit of heresy for Georgette Heyer fans: Ten reasons why I can’t read Georgette Heyer [...]

]]> By: Keira http://www.loveromancepassion.com/10-reasons-whyi-can%e2%80%99t-read-georgette-heyer/#comment-3534 Keira Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:15:05 +0000 http://www.loveromancepassion.com/?p=4107#comment-3534 Karin - Historicals are lovely, but I can see where modern novels are attractive. Heidenkind - haha! Very exciting! Always! ;) Bella - I'm going to have to find and try a M. Chesney! Susan - Vampire heroes in cravats... yum! Oh and sheepcubusses... Karin – Historicals are lovely, but I can see where modern novels are attractive.

Heidenkind – haha! Very exciting! Always! ;)

Bella – I’m going to have to find and try a M. Chesney!

Susan – Vampire heroes in cravats… yum! Oh and sheepcubusses…

]]> By: Bella Street http://www.loveromancepassion.com/10-reasons-whyi-can%e2%80%99t-read-georgette-heyer/#comment-3533 Bella Street Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:34:09 +0000 http://www.loveromancepassion.com/?p=4107#comment-3533 Omigosh, it's so great to read this. I have felt the same for years, but have kept my opinion quiet, because for so many, Heyer is the gold standard in regency. I tried several times and finally gave up. I feel so free now! Kinda like when I found out I wasn't the only one who doesn't 'get' musicals. LOL My fav regency author (and she's British) is Marion Chesney. I own every one of her books. They're light, fast reads but hilarious and full of authentic poignancy. I have others, but Chesney in MY gold standard. Omigosh, it’s so great to read this. I have felt the same for years, but have kept my opinion quiet, because for so many, Heyer is the gold standard in regency. I tried several times and finally gave up. I feel so free now! Kinda like when I found out I wasn’t the only one who doesn’t ‘get’ musicals. LOL

My fav regency author (and she’s British) is Marion Chesney. I own every one of her books. They’re light, fast reads but hilarious and full of authentic poignancy. I have others, but Chesney in MY gold standard.

]]> By: heidenkind http://www.loveromancepassion.com/10-reasons-whyi-can%e2%80%99t-read-georgette-heyer/#comment-3525 heidenkind Sat, 03 Oct 2009 03:24:09 +0000 http://www.loveromancepassion.com/?p=4107#comment-3525 They talk with exclamation points because it's exciting! What light through yonder window breaks! Etc., etc. Note: I have never read a Heyer novel. They talk with exclamation points because it’s exciting! What light through yonder window breaks! Etc., etc.

Note: I have never read a Heyer novel.

]]> By: Susan S. http://www.loveromancepassion.com/10-reasons-whyi-can%e2%80%99t-read-georgette-heyer/#comment-3521 Susan S. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:34:56 +0000 http://www.loveromancepassion.com/?p=4107#comment-3521 Great post Zarabeth! I know what a cravat is! Not only will you find it in Regency, but my ideal vampire hero always wears one. Very sexy, methinks! Great post Zarabeth! I know what a cravat is! Not only will you find it in Regency, but my ideal vampire hero always wears one. Very sexy, methinks!

]]> By: Karin http://www.loveromancepassion.com/10-reasons-whyi-can%e2%80%99t-read-georgette-heyer/#comment-3519 Karin Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:01:03 +0000 http://www.loveromancepassion.com/?p=4107#comment-3519 The difference between Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer is that Austen transcends Regency and becomes universal. >>>> I liked this. Meantime I have a hard time getting through any historical romance. The difference between Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer is that Austen transcends Regency and becomes universal.
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I liked this.

Meantime I have a hard time getting through any historical romance.

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