The Adventuress: A Novel by Coleridge, N. D. (2013) Hardcover

by N.D. Coleridge

Books

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Hardcover

First published October 1, 2012

Reviews

[Vicki Chicago-Marsh · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did not love this book. The telling of a poor girl from lowly beginnings who left her baby with her mother to raise & ran off, getting a bad deal with every unsuitable man she had random sex with, breaking up marriages, getting dumped, etc., got to be a bit too much of the same thing. I didn’t care much for the ending either. The book was written in British style, with British dialogue. It wasn’t poorly written, I just was never captivated by the story or the characters.

[Ann Andrea · Rating 1 out of 5]

To be honest, I don't fancy this book much. It is such a slow read and it didn't even focus on one character. It making me more confuse.

[Marc Kirner · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very artful & crafty story. I didn't really want to read it as I was searching for his "Pride & Avarice" novel, but our county library doesn't own that. Glad I read Adventuress. A fun ride.

[Lizzi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'd really put this at a 3.5. I enjoyed the way the characters intertwined and I thought the female characters were surprisingly well written, considering it was written by a man. This is a great book to read on a commute or at the beach/by the pool. It's too serious (in a good way!) to be classified as generic chick lit, too glossy to be just fiction. In terms of a general piece of fiction, my criticism of the book is that lacked depth. I would have really liked to have more of Cath's feelings in the book, for example. Still an enjoyable 3.5, but I felt like rating it 4 stars would be too generous.

[Jenny · Rating 1 out of 5]

I went through 9 chapters before giving up, which I think is plenty enough to get the image that Cath Fox is a gold-digger. There was absolutely nothing enjoyable about this book, not to mention the few times the author seemed to forget he was writing a british novel and used american language (such as giving the temperature in farenheit...)

At best, the writing was alright, although some editing mistakes were downright scary; "And Annabel reproached him for lack of vigour in bed." Wait, you're telling me that Michael's daughter Annabel knows how he acts in bed? I mean, I know it's an error, but an illegal incest-y one at that...

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to author N. D. Coleridge and Goodreads First Reads Giveaway for giving me the opportunity to review this book.

Cath Fox's shameless and single minded determination to reach the very top of the world inspires readers to do the same. Despite what some might consider a lack of morality, I found myself rooting for the anti-heroine as well as the supporting characters through the many decades of the story. This novel was brilliantly written and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

The heroine of this novel is a comletely amoral gold-digger from start to finish. I loved that she ram-rodded her way through life without a second thought for consequences (which were few and far between). Just as I was thinking her story was getting a bit one sided, the author introduced other characters she encountered during her social rise.

[Jeremy Hornik · Rating 1 out of 5]

Blah. First few chapters are spicy good fun, but it all gets a bit moralistic and dull. Prose is very magaziney, with lots of description. Ended up just skimming the last half, just to see what happened.

[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good book. Cath Fox was a well defined character who took advantage of every opportunity along the way. I found myself having mixed feelings about her at different times during the book. I also found myself wondering about all the missed opportunities in my life.

[Tara · Rating 1 out of 5]

I thought this book was entertaining at best. It was too contrived, the characters were not very complex, there were a few typos which caused confusion (ex using the wrong name). I enjoyed it but it is not a book I would recommend to someone looking for anything more than a fun beach read.

[Ig-88 · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Natalie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I kept reading it thinking something might surprise me, but it did not. it was well written, and kept my attention, but nothing thrilling here.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Entertaining... A fun, summer read.

[Lynda Brunelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very fun read and I liked how the lead female was so brazen and selfish- always looking to trade up. I couldn't put the book down that's why I gave it 5 stars.

[Julianne Niespodziany · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a perfect read for the extended 4th of July weekend!! I couldn't put it down!

[Sarah Marble · Rating 3 out of 5]

Surprisingly suspenseful and inspiring.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked how the characters all were interwoven together, it was a fast read. I wish the ending would have been a little bit different..some aspects were satisfying, some were not.

[Vicki Steevensz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this well-written book. The protagonist is tough and savvy, not always likable, but I was continually interested in her life and relationships.

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this! Witty, smart and addictive. The characters were well written and enjoyed how they were all intertwined in the end. I'd recommend as a fun read.

[Fiona James · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really hope men don't really think women are like this. Each female. In this book is seeking validation by a man and as such are thoroughly unlikeable.

[Wilde Sky · Rating 4 out of 5]

A young woman begins a relentless pursuit of riches / status / security.

An enjoyable story, it sagged about quarter of the way through, and was trashy but overall an entertaining read.

[Katie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a bad book, I like how all the different characters were interconnected, but the story never really seemed to go anywhere.

[Dorothy Fleming · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun read. Cath Fox is quite the social climber and she made it to the top.

[Amy · Rating 2 out of 5]

update of Vanity Fair that didn't quite work.

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though this was WAY too long, it was enjoyable and I liked it.

[Leslie Hutchings · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun read. For all opportunists a must read!