Transcript Nora Roberts Homeport

Nora Roberts
Homeport
Title: Homeport
Author: Nora Roberts
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Pages: 402
Publisher: , 0
ISBN: 0399143874
Format: PDF / Kindle / ePub
Size: 7.2 MB
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Description
The Maine air is bitterly cold when Dr. Miranda Jones arrives at the family home after a busy
lecture tour. But her blood turns to ice when she suddenly feels the knife against her throat. The
unseen assailant steals her bags, slashes her tires, and disappears. Deeply shaken, Miranda is
determined to put the experience behind her. Distraction comes when she is summoned to Italy
- to verify the authenticity of a Renaissance bronze of a Medici courtesan known as The Dark
Lady. But instead of cementing Miranda's position as the leading expert in the field, the job
nearly destroys it when her professional judgment is called into question. Emotionally estranged
from her mother, with a brother immersed in his own troubles, Miranda has no one to turn
to...except Ryan Boldari, a seductive art thief whose own agenda forces them into a reluctant
alliance. Now it becomes clear that the incident in Maine was not a simple mugging - and that
The Dark Lady may possess as many secrets as its beautiful namesake once did. For Miranda,
forced to rely on herself - and a partner who offers her both unnerving suspicion and intoxicating
passion - the only way home is filled with deception, treachery, and a danger that threatens
them all.
Insightful reviews
Joana Marques: A Dama Negra é uma leitura recorrente. Li-o a primeira vez quando ainda nem
sabia quem era a autora e cativou-me logo. A semana passada uma amiga pediu-me uma
recomendação de um livro de Nora Roberts e sugeri-lhe este. Depois, ao falar com ela,
começou a “roer” o bichinho de ler A Dama Negra novamente.
O tema é muito interessante: a arte. Os corredores por onde artistas, agentes, galeristas se
movem. A explicação de algumas obras que conhecemos e a descrição de obras que a
curiosidade nos faz ir pesquisar. O livro não é apenas um romance. É misterioso, artístico e
arrebatador.
A personagem de Miranda é fascinante. Mas mais ainda a de Ryan, com a sua família italiana e
irlandesa. O contraste completo com a família de Miranda, uma família fria, sem emoção, sem
laços.
A descoberta do bronze A Dama Negra leva a protagonista para Florença onde as coisas não
correm como planeado. De volta ao Maine (as descrições são fantásticas) o seu local de
trabalho é assaltado e desaparece um outro bronze David. É Ryan, o ladrão de arte sedutor,
que vai fazer a ligação entre todos os acontecimentos que rodeiam Miranda e descobrir que ela
é a ligação, ela é o alvo… mas de quem?
Um romance arrebatador em que as 400 páginas do livro são devoradas em pouco tempo. Um
dos melhores livros da autora, sem dúvida.
Apenas um aparte em relação à tradução. Há alguns erros de tradução. O mais crasso é a
repetitiva tradução de restauro para “restauração”. Meus amigos, restauração são restaurantes
e restauro é a arte de “reparar” uma obra de arte. Não fazia mal à editora fazer uma nova
revisão do livro.
Nath: This was one of my first Nora Roberts and I loved it the first time I read it... and I still love
it now, perhaps even more now that I've read it in English LOL :) I have to admit that I have a
fondness for cat burgler/art thief plot :)
So what do I love about this book? Basically everything :) I love Miranda and Ryan's chemistry
and relationship :) They are so different and Ryan definitively makes Miranda happier. Miranda
is a great heroine... strong, but at the same time, vulnerable. Ms Roberts did a great job at
writing the different layers of Miranda. I also love her relationship with her older brother, Andrew.
It's cute and touching, these two siblings clinging to each other while growing up in a cold and
sterile environment, always seeking for love and acceptance from their parents.
Ryan is slick and smooth... and a real good guy :) I liked how he drew out a different side of
Miranda and made her stronger and able to face her fears. He had great insight and a quick
mind. I especially like his love for his family :)
Speaking of family, I have to say, family dynamics - whether they are happy or dysfunctional are really one of Ms Roberts writing strengths. She is able to portray relationships in such a
believable way, even though they are complex. This book is no exception. I liked the contrast
shown between Ryan and Miranda's families.
In addition to love the characters, I enjoyed the plot as well. I thought the pacing was really
interesting. Ms Roberts took her time setting up the story and didn't rush through thing... There
are a lot of things going on, but it's well handled and everything ties in well. The whole story was
interesting and got me hooked :)
If I have any complaint, it would be that I wished Andrew's story would be a bit more developed.
However, it was still well written and handled :) I just like his character and wished to read more
:)
I also have to admit though that knowing the ending - who the real culprit was, it did take away a
bit of the excitment and punch at the end. In most books/romantic suspenses, this is not a
problem for me... because the villain is just a villain to be caught... but in Homeport, the whole
conspiracy is an attack at Miranda... it's all very personal and the ending was quite a surprise.
So of course, knowing who did it, well you take away this surprise. Aside from this, my feelings
towards Homeport didn't change. Homeport is definitively a great book and a winner. Rarely will
a Nora Roberts' stand-alone book disappointed... and Homeport, to me, is a fine example of
why Nora Roberts is the queen of romance :D
Dana: I really thought this book was dragged out...very dull compared to some of her other
books.
Zwart Raafje: Miranda's familie verdient het eigenlijk niet om de naam 'familie' te dragen. Zij en
haar broer zijn de kinderen van ouders die geen liefde of aandacht tonen. Ze hebben enkel
belangstelling voor hun werk, hun roem én die reputatie die ze vergaard hebben in de wereld
van de kunst. Broer Andrew is het enige familielid op wie ze kan terugvallen, al wordt zelfs dat
wat moeilijk nu hij steeds moeilijker de drank kan weerstaan.Samen met hem woont ze in het
huis dat ze van hun grootmoeder erfden. Een prachtig huis dat na een aantal jaren van lichte
verwaarlozing (net als hun ouders spenderen ze vrijwel al hun tijd op het werk) een beetje
begint weg te hebben van vergane glorie. Al blijft het uitzicht, waar geen onderhoudt inkruipt, dit
mateloos compenseren. Het consistent aanwezige geluid van de zeegolven die tegen de rotsen
op botsen, het rukken van de zeewind én 's nachts het vertrouwde en rustgevende licht van de
vuurtoren, het enige gebouw dat in hun directe omgeving terug te vinden is. Een rustgevende
plek, al is deze rust niet terug te vinden bij Miranda, die steeds maar bezig is met het werk en
haar gedachten niet stil kan zetten.Wanneer ze onverwachts 's avonds wordt overvallen wordt
haar systematisch geplande leventje onderuit getrokken. Die op het eerste zicht willekeurige
gebeurtenis lijkt immers slechts het eerste dominoblokje uit een lange rij te zijn. Jammer genoeg
staan er haar nog een aantal zaken te wachten, geen één van rooster aangenaam. Al komt ze
dankzij deze gebeurtenissen wel in touch met Ryan Boldari. Een guy vol zelfvertrouwen met
een aantrekkelijk uiterlijk, die echter niet is wie hij op het eerste zicht lijkt te zijn. Al is hij daar
zelf wel erg eerlijk in naar Miranda toe. Ze sluiten een verbond om het hoofd boven water te
houden tijdens deze mysterieuze gebeurtenissen. Geleidelijk aan zorgt hij er echter ook voor
dat er bij Miranda emoties boven water komen die ze nog nooit eerder heeft gevoeld. Die
maken het haar niet makkelijk wanneer ze ontdekt dat de gebeurtenissen in verband staan met
elkaar én dat de mensen die erachter zitten zich door niets laten tegenhouden....Ik leerde Nora
Roberts slechts enkele maanden geleden voor het eerst kennen, toen ik het eerste boek van
haar Ardmore-reeks las. Natuurlijk kende ik haar, internet als de meeste boekenfans, wel van
naam, maar ik had tot dan geen enkel boek van haar gelezen. Dankzij de Gallager's van
Ardmore kwam hier verandering in en werd ik nieuwsgierig naar haar andere boeken. Daarom
was once een bezoekje aan de bibliotheek echt wel noodzakelijk. Waar de Ardmore-reeks
eerder thuishoort tussen de tremendous ontspannende romantische boeken, biedt 'Thuishaven'
naast dit element toch ook wat meer. Romantiek is ook hier een onmisbaar element, maar er is
ook meer aandacht besteedt aan het verhaal, de uitwerking van de hoofd-personages, maar
evengoed de andere karakters die aan bod komen in dit boek. Ook het quantity van het boek
was once wat uitgebreider … alleen maar een pluspunt natuurlijk vermits ik zo van nog meer
leesplezier kon genieten.
Bark's Book Nonsense: i have not learn a Nora Roberts ebook that I’ve disliked up to
Homeport. Okay, that’s now not true. bold to Dream was once lousy too. Well, as lousy as a
publication by means of Nora Roberts can be. Readers with greater style than me like it yet i
presumed Josh was once spoiled and Margo used to be whiny and spoiled. jointly they have
been insufferable. yet this type of factor is peculiar of a Nora Roberts book. She regularly excels
at developing likable characters and that i often love them yet not-so-much this time around.
Actually, under no circumstances this time around.I listened to this as an unabridged audiobook
on sixteen discs and that i infrequently cease an audio unfinished. It’s only a factor with me.
catch me in a automobile and that i will hearken to something whether it’s dull and annoying. i
assume this ebook is evidence of that.Homeport starts off out good enough. Miranda is
accosted via a knife wielding cretin donning a mask. she will be able to in simple terms see his
frightening brown eyes. He bangs her around, stabs her tires and steals her briefcase and
pocketbook. She dies yet returns as a vengeful spirit bent on ridding the realm of gorgeous,
mendacity thieves; after she seduces them, of course. If only.Sadly she lives, the thief escapes
and the tedium begins. Her mom calls for she fly to Italy to ensure the authenticity of a newly
came across artifact. It’s real, she gleefully declares! It’s the locate of a life-time and may make
her career. yet alas, undesirable issues happen, the brass is asserted a faux and she or he is
ruined. Whoops. Her personal mom (who owns the company) sends her domestic to Maine
along with her tail among her legs. Miranda is set to ferret out the reality simply because she
suspects anything fishy goes on. She is familiar with she didn't make a mistake. She is simply
too striking for that and he or she might be avenged! regrettably she meets a adorable yet
bossy as hell thief named Ryan and her brains fly out of her head. She permits him to name her
an fool (it’s true, yet nonetheless . . .) and inform her what to do and while to do it and
someplace alongside the road they fall into mattress and become aware of the reality at the
back of the “mystery”. yet basically after many blameless humans die as a result of their
ineptitude.I'll simply pop out and say it. i didn't like Ryan or Miranda. Miranda is a doormat of a
lady who holds a doctorate in whatever fancy yet has totally no brain or backbone of her
personal by way of genuine lifestyles matters. She has spent her existence attempting to please
a mom who turns out to despise her. She doesn’t face up to her mom and dad simply because
“it hurts me” and “I do what I’m told.” Yes, this relatively is what the dolt says. I rewound to
make certain simply because i assumed my ears might've been fooling me.Though Miranda’s
ego is big by way of her career; her logic is non-existent. She is being stalked and despatched
threatening faxes yet doesn’t imagine to inform anyone. humans connected to her are shedding
useless and he or she doesn’t cease to think about that she should be a target? WTH? She
permits slimy Ryan who absolutely intends to thieve from her after they’ve gotten all loveydovey, to boss her round and take cost and she or he simply follows his lead. She and
everybody else within the tale locate him fascinating yet he doesn’t idiot me. he's a shifty,
egocentric and infrequently impolite scoundrel who will get by way of on his beauty and is just
out for himself. If he falls in love (I nonetheless don’t think he does) it’s absolutely by chance
and that i had 0 religion he wouldn’t stray once anything lovely stuck his eye.This tale was once
a gloomy failure for me. The secret was once “meh” and the romance used to be now not
believable. the one issues going for it have been Miranda’s brother Andrew (messed up yet
sympathetic) and Ryan’s interactions along with his huge family. these have been vibrant spots
yet they have been faraway from the point of interest of the book, that is a shame.The narration
was once decent, if a bit distant at times, except for any characters with an accent. Ryan’s
mother feels like a foolish Italian stereotype and the Maine characters have been voiced
strangely. Did this narrator by no means pay attention a Maine accessory ahead of trying one?
She offers them a unusual virtually Irish brogue. This makes Annie, a secondary personality in
her early 30’s, sound like a matronly Irishwoman transplanted to Maine. It used to be
disconcerting.In the end, a sense of ennui has washed over me and i am dreading the
beginning of one other audiobook. Is it me, is it the book?
Raquel Leite: Adoreiiiiii obrigada fernanda *.*
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