The House of Velvet and Glass Audiobook

" Ehh...I liked the idea of a book that focused on a family that lost loved ones on the Titanic, rather than another portrayal of the disaster itself, but the ship was of such small relevance to the rest of the story that it felt more like a ploy to draw in readers. The characters were flat and lifeless and the book felt pointless. Honestly, it sunk -- er, stunk. "

" This book just wasn't for me. I don't know why, but it was a challenge to pick it up and read it. "

" Found it hard to stay focused while reading Howe's latest book. Interesting topics but she seems to drag us through the story, in my opinion. "

" I found It to be only 'okay' until just past the 60% mark ... thereafter I enjoyed it. "

" I loved Howe's first book and looked forward to reading this one. Unfortunately "The House of Velvet and Glass" is missing a lot of the magic from the first book. I never really got into this book and had to make myself keep reading. Was this a bad book? Not at all. Would I read it again? Probably not. "

" wwoo woo bok of magic and smoke and mirrors "

" Painfully slow and utterly disappointing. "

" not a Titanic fan as a rule, loved the Shanghai connection. Read in one sitting (reclining, actually). How free are we really? "

" This started out as a four star book, but ended up a three. Very interesting but ended abruptly. "

" It took me some time to get through this book. I'm not quite sure why. It seemed slow going up until the last 40 pages maybe? Then it came alive for me and the words written there meant something to me and were very though provoking. It would give this 3 1/2 stars if I could. "

" Just plain boring....finished it but it was a chore. "

" Very much enjoyed this book. brought together a variety of historical events and made them relevant to one family in Boston in the 1915. "

" It took a commitment of 100 pages to get into this book. While the topic was interesting, the writing dipped an additional time or two. The ending was satisfying - although a bit quick for all the threads opened during the first 90% of the book. "

" I have to say his book started slowly for me.....but it really picked up and I ended up enjoying the story. I was not a fan of her first book. Bu, I m so glad I gave this one a chance "

" Engaging read,takes place in Boston and spans the sinking of the Titanic to the sinking of the Lusitania 1912 to 1915. "

" This one started a little slow, but ended splendidly. Katherine Howe wowed me again! "

" Entertaining enough- leaves you with a little something to be desired. "

" So slow to start. Transitions from past to present awkward. To much tell over show. "

" First half was a little slow, but when it picked up I couldn't put it down. Loved the ending! "

" Story revolved around a family dealing with the aftermath of the Titantic sinking. Had everything for me. Paranormal. History. Romance. Regret. "

" I loved this novel...Katherine Howe interwove the story of the Titanic with that of a family history. I was sorry to see the last chapter. When will Katherine Howe come out with her next novel? I can't wait! "

" Very good...Katherin Howe has done it again. "

" 3.5 stars. Interesting and entertaining. "