The Rose of Sebastopol (Abridged) Audiobook

" Loved this book - taught me some Crimean history and also social history relevant to womens' lives at the time. It also had some romance based on reality. "

" This is a somewhat interesting story of two women, cousins united by love and friendship. One yearns to be a nurse while the other prepares for certain marriage. The Crimean War, however, changes both of their fates and propels them into a dangerous world of war and death. "

" *sigh* I really wanted to like it... "

" I was hopeful about this book because I truly enjoyed The Alchemist's Daughter by Katharine McMahon. The plot in "Rose", however, moved slowly and really didn't perk my interest until the main character actually went to Crimea. I was also disappointed in the ending. "

" Very enjoyable even with a predictable plot ending. Particulary liked the details of daily Victorian life and location descriptions. "

" Agree with the other reviews. Started well then lost its way. Descriptions of the hell that was the Crimea seemed trite, especially when coming from the perspective of a middle class Victorian young lady. Ending was particularly unsatisfactory. "

" Heart wrenching and in the end, it left you with hope. "

" A good story, I think that the time period was well described and how the nurse profession started out. The story had some twists and turns and they way you feel about the characters change when you read the book because there's more layers added to them as the story progresses. "

" Interesting storyline but very abrupt ending "

" Audiobook captivated me amd made me want to walk longer "

" A well-plotted, elegantly-written historical novel set mostly in England during the Crimean War. Thoroughly interesting and engaging characters. "

" I loved the historical setting and the repressed sexual tensions. Also an interesting insight into the life of girls and women in those days and the limited choices available to them. "

" A bit slow to get into but once I got going I loved this account of The Crimea war which exploded some of the myths. A history lesson and a golly good story too "

" This was one of those books I had to force myself to finish because I'd spent money on it. Jumping back and forth in time was frustrating to me. Too much of the story was left unfinished. I'm glad the main character finally got a backbone. I wanted to slap her myself and tell her to get a grip... "

" I like some historical fiction and this was one I liked very much. It's a great story without a lot of history getting in the way. Takes place during the Crimean War. I will definitely read more of her books. "

" Very dull.I could't get past page 30.I'm glad I only paid $1 for it when I was desperete for something to read.The cover is really pretty though. "

" 3.5 stars. I Didnt know much about the Crimean war period till I read this. Somewhat sad, but good. "

" I found this quite informative and interesting, but I found the characters quite annoying and I didn't like the ending! Too abrupt and too many loose ends for my liking. "

" This could have been a really good book, but it was confusing where it didn't need to be. "

" Complex characters made this a pretty interesting novel about the Crimean War, but the ending was unsatisfying. "

" Surprisingly addicting and you'll end up wanting more. "

" I loved it until the end. It needed another 25 pages. "

" This seemed to go on forever and then it had a dumb ending. I really was hoping for a better ending. "

" Interesing history of the Crimean War, nursing (Nightingale), and women's roles. Loved the characters and how they developed through the book. "

" Very well written and quite engaging. Surprising for a Dollar Store book! She kept my interest and even had me turning back to reread portions, looking for details I'd skimmed to quickly. Well done! "

" Interesing history of the Crimean War, nursing (Nightingale), and women's roles. Loved the characters and how they developed through the book. "

" Thought this book was going to be about Florence Nightengale - it wasn't. "

" An interesting historical fiction novel with a romantic twist. A good read! I enjoyed the parts about medical knowledge or the lack there of, a very interesting perspective. "

" Amazing story!!!! I loved the intricate story-line. It did jump around from the past to the future and then back again making it a difficult read but it was very well detailed and in the end came together very well. I would buy it at full price it was that good. "

" Fascinating historical interest book set at the time of Crimean War, with absolutely credible characters that were not in any way contrived. Lovely read. "

" I am thoroughly enjoying this factual novel of middle 1800 events affecting women, war and romance. Amazing how far we have come in terms of industry, medicine and feminist rights! An introspective look at the times as well as a brilliant story of friendship and love... "

" What I liked about this book was the time period- so well described, I got a real sense of life during the Crimean War. However, the past and present flip back and forth so often it was hard to keep the story flowing well, and I wanted to find the protagonist and slap her silly. "