| Gypsy | 
 enlarge | Author: Lesley Pearse
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 109062
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 544
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.4 x 2
ISBN: 0718152832
EAN: 9780718152833
ASIN: 0718152832
Publication Date: July 17, 2008
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 Just great as ever Lesley November 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love Lesley Pearse, I think she is one of the best writers for ages. Her books always just sweep me along and this one is no exception.
Beth and her brother Sam loose both Mother and Father and are left with a half sister to look after. After finding refuge in a nice kind household they decide to go away to America to make their fortune. Needless to say it is not as easy for them as that and along with two friends they embark on an adventure to find themselves and their fortune.
I was reading away one evening and I suddenly realised that I was over half way through the book and I was so disappointed, every single one of Lesley books has had me enthralled, with a need to know what is going to happen. They are so easy to read and they flow with such ease you cannot help but enjoy every page. Gypsie is no exception.
 A little weak in my opinion October 3, 2008
I have read all of Lesley's books but consider this to be one of the weakest ones so far. Compared to blockbusters such as 'Never look back' and ' 'Till we meet again', this book was like diluted juice rather than concentrated juice !
I couldn't get the emotional attachment towards Beth, that I generally feel with Lesley's leading ladies.Whilst her life experiences were challenging and sometimes sad, I found myself wanting to know more about the other caracters rather than Beth.
I read that Lesley had spend time in the Klondike when preparing for this book. It showed ! I was there ; I could smell the bars spilling over with people. I could see the facades as described on the buildings. And I could feel the cold ice whilst I snuggled down in my warm bed !
So in my opinion, not the best ever. But you know what ? It would make a great movie ! What do you think Lesley ?!
Excellent, as always .. September 7, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Another fabulous story from Lesley Pearse, perhaps not quite as good as some of her earlier books, but still I enjoyed every page, and would certainly recommend it.
 Fantastic writer but this wasn't one of her best July 26, 2008
6 out of 11 found this review helpful
I had eagerly awaited Lesley Pearse's latest offering as she is my favourite writer, however I was very disappointed by this book. It started off really well but felt once Gypsy arrived in America on to Canada the whole story seemed to recyle itself continually. The whole senario of her playing the violin in the alehouses and everyone loving it somehow did not sit well with me. Definately not one of my favourites from this writer
Better and better! July 25, 2008
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I couldn't wait to get my hands on this, Lesley Pearse's latest novel, having read and thoroughly enjoyed all of her other titles. The only disappointment was that I read the book so quickly!!!
As ever, Lesley Pearse has researched the setting for this book extremely well. Set in the Gold rush era at the end of the 19th century, all of the characters are well depicted, and I could almost imagine myself enduring the cold, harsh conditions of the Canadian winter.
It never ceases to amaze me just how varied Lesley Pearse's books are, but one thing can be guaranteed - they're always an excellent read.
I'm now looking forward to the next one ........
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