Book Review: Ellen Emerson White - Long May She Reign
Here be spoilers for Long May She Reign by Ellen Emerson White. Not to mention undisguised glee.
Oh, where to start? At, perhaps, staying up until 5am reading this thing? And still only getting to about page 500, and so then reading nearly immediately after waking? Previously, I'd only done that for Harry Potter. *g* But I couldn't put it down.
It really is everything I hoped it would be. It went so in depth to the aftermath of Long Live the Queen. At the start, I kind of felt that it was rehashing things that had been covered in that book, but it wasn't, really. Comparatively, not much had been resolved in that book. How could it? It was so new. And Meg and her family really aren't the type to get over things quickly at all.
It was a little odd at first to see the Powers' with internet, blogs, World Champion Red Sox, etc. (And not even ONE Hill Street Blues mention! She got in Joan Jett and the Doors, but not HSB, Tab, or I Love Rock and Roll. Sadness!) And it was so very cool to see Susan McAllister - I never was able to track down Friends for Life but Life Without Friends is nearly as beloved as this series, and I had to contain my glee when Susan was on the phone with Beverly and asked about Derek. YAY! I love that Beverly and Derek are still together. And I love the intersection of the books.
Honestly, reading this felt like visiting old friends. I found myself watching for Russell to call the President Katie, as a sign that things would be okay. I wanted to hug Meg. (And smack her, when she was being stupid and more jerk-like than usual.) I was thrilled to see Beth, and seeing more of their friendship. (Hopefully we'll get to see them in law school together one day. I can only imagine. *g*) And honestly, I loved Jack and their relationship. Meg is not an easy person, but neither is he, and I can totally see shades of her parents' relationship in them. They are equals, and that's awesome to see. Not many people are in her league.
Just, you know, love. All around love. I want the first three books to be re-released very soon - I don't know how well this one stands alone, being so immersed in the world already, and the first three are out of print. The world needs to be better acquainted with Meg Powers.
Oh, where to start? At, perhaps, staying up until 5am reading this thing? And still only getting to about page 500, and so then reading nearly immediately after waking? Previously, I'd only done that for Harry Potter. *g* But I couldn't put it down.
It really is everything I hoped it would be. It went so in depth to the aftermath of Long Live the Queen. At the start, I kind of felt that it was rehashing things that had been covered in that book, but it wasn't, really. Comparatively, not much had been resolved in that book. How could it? It was so new. And Meg and her family really aren't the type to get over things quickly at all.
It was a little odd at first to see the Powers' with internet, blogs, World Champion Red Sox, etc. (And not even ONE Hill Street Blues mention! She got in Joan Jett and the Doors, but not HSB, Tab, or I Love Rock and Roll. Sadness!) And it was so very cool to see Susan McAllister - I never was able to track down Friends for Life but Life Without Friends is nearly as beloved as this series, and I had to contain my glee when Susan was on the phone with Beverly and asked about Derek. YAY! I love that Beverly and Derek are still together. And I love the intersection of the books.
Honestly, reading this felt like visiting old friends. I found myself watching for Russell to call the President Katie, as a sign that things would be okay. I wanted to hug Meg. (And smack her, when she was being stupid and more jerk-like than usual.) I was thrilled to see Beth, and seeing more of their friendship. (Hopefully we'll get to see them in law school together one day. I can only imagine. *g*) And honestly, I loved Jack and their relationship. Meg is not an easy person, but neither is he, and I can totally see shades of her parents' relationship in them. They are equals, and that's awesome to see. Not many people are in her league.
Just, you know, love. All around love. I want the first three books to be re-released very soon - I don't know how well this one stands alone, being so immersed in the world already, and the first three are out of print. The world needs to be better acquainted with Meg Powers.
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