Review of Marie of the Sea

[Laney K]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Marie of the Sea" by Annie Lavigne.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Set in 1899, Marie of the Sea by Annie Lavigne is an exploration of love and sexuality. Marie lives in a village where tradition and Catholic ideals rule daily life. When she meets a young man, Antoine, Marie experiences a sexual awakening and deep attraction to him. Their relationship goes against the morals of the village and would leave her an outcast if anyone found out. Could this be the start of a beautiful romance, or will it end in heartbreak?

I loved the way that Lavigne developed Marie's character throughout the novel. Each section of the book starts with a different title for Marie. She starts the novel as "Marie the Sweet." Her first new title, bestowed upon her by Antoine, is "Marie the Proud." I thought it was interesting that these titles were often given to her by someone else in her life. The bestowing of these titles and their impact on her reputation highlights the impact that others can have on our self-view.

The writing style is also beautiful. Lavigne used a poetic manner that captured the emotion of the novel. It was easy to relate to Marie as she began to feel a deep desire for Antoine that was coupled with fear. Her longing for acceptance and love was palpable. The scenes were also brought to life with vivid imagery. I could picture each scene and character easily.

The version I read had font changes throughout the book. I did find it to be a bit distracting. However, when viewing the Kindle edition, the font seemed to be consistent. There also appeared to be an editor's note in the version I read, though I am unsure if it also appears in the published version. It did disrupt the scene, and if it appears in the published version, is a more significant issue.

I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. Given the issues I mentioned might be localized to the version I read, I do not think they are significant enough to remove a star from the rating. I enjoyed all other aspects of this novel. It does contain sexual content, so I feel it is best suited for mature audiences. I think that many women would be able to relate to the struggles that Marie faced when exploring love and her sexuality. The poetic language and emotional scenes make this a compelling romance novel I highly recommend.

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Marie of the Sea
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[Gerry Steen]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Marie of the Sea" by Annie Lavigne.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Set in 1899, Marie of the Sea by Annie Lavigne is an exploration of love and sexuality. Marie lives in a village where tradition and Catholic ideals rule daily life. When she meets a young man, Antoine, Marie experiences a sexual awakening and deep attraction to him. Their relationship goes against the morals of the village and would leave her an outcast if anyone found out. Could this be the start of a beautiful romance, or will it end in heartbreak?

I loved the way that Lavigne developed Marie's character throughout the novel. Each section of the book starts with a different title for Marie. She starts the novel as "Marie the Sweet." Her first new title, bestowed upon her by Antoine, is "Marie the Proud." I thought it was interesting that these titles were often given to her by someone else in her life. The bestowing of these titles and their impact on her reputation highlights the impact that others can have on our self-view.

The writing style is also beautiful. Lavigne used a poetic manner that captured the emotion of the novel. It was easy to relate to Marie as she began to feel a deep desire for Antoine that was coupled with fear. Her longing for acceptance and love was palpable. The scenes were also brought to life with vivid imagery. I could picture each scene and character easily.

The version I read had font changes throughout the book. I did find it to be a bit distracting. However, when viewing the Kindle edition, the font seemed to be consistent. There also appeared to be an editor's note in the version I read, though I am unsure if it also appears in the published version. It did disrupt the scene, and if it appears in the published version, is a more significant issue.

I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. Given the issues I mentioned might be localized to the version I read, I do not think they are significant enough to remove a star from the rating. I enjoyed all other aspects of this novel. It does contain sexual content, so I feel it is best suited for mature audiences. I think that many women would be able to relate to the struggles that Marie faced when exploring love and her sexuality. The poetic language and emotional scenes make this a compelling romance novel I highly recommend.

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Marie of the Sea
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In 1899, if one was a Catholic, it was very difficult and risky to explore one's sexuality. Marie must have had a strong character or was foolish. Marie's character development as indicated by the titles of each chapter is a brilliant idea.

[Naimah Agboluaje]

This review of "Marie of the Sea" by Annie Lavigne highlights the book's exploration of love and sexuality set in a traditional village. The reviewer praises the character development of Marie and the poetic writing style that captures the emotions of the novel. They mention some formatting issues and an editor's note in their version but do not let it affect their overall positive rating of 5 out of 5. The reviewer believes this compelling romance novel would be best suited for mature audiences. Overall, it appears to be a good read for those who enjoy a well-written and emotional story. Unforgettable climax, left me breathless with anticipation.

[Joe Alex 2]

The emotional depth and vivid imagery mentioned in the review would probably make the story immersive, though I can see how the font changes could be distracting. I’m intrigued by the themes of love, sexuality, and societal expectations, but I’m not sure if it’s the right read for me at the moment. I’d pass for now but might consider it later if I’m in the mood for a deeply emotional romance.

[Nati Jiniya]

Thank you for this beautiful review! The book sounds interesting and unique, I'd love to give it a try. I don't have much experince with this genre, so it would be adventurous.