The Book of Love Audiobook

" It was a letdown after reading the first book but if I just let myself go along for the ride and ignored the "if they have ears..." repetition, it was still enjoyable. I don't read for quality of writing (though I do enjoy quite a few of the classics); I'm more interested in telling a good tale so while it did get a bit slow and I didn't really like the story of Matilda being interrupted with Maureen, it was a good story to read. If I were more interested in Maureen, the book would get a much lower rating and I may never have finished it. "

" Fascinating -- I know it's fiction but it's an interesting take on history. "

" This is the second in a series by Kathleen McGowan that I have greatly enjoyed. I got some strange looks by people who saw the title, but I found the subject to be very compelling. The idea that the core teaching of Jesus was to love one another, and the idea of sacred love was so beautiful. I'm a practicing Catholic, and after reading this I feel even stronger in my convictions - as much as they may not match up with the Vatican's. "

" What could have been a hopeful sequel to the fun (if historically questionable) "The Expected One," turned out to be a good story within a bad one. Over 1/2 of the book was about Matilda of Tuscany, instead of the main character Maureen. I sensed almost no character development, and the main plot was so fragmented by the historical "flashbacks" that I had to flip back to the previous present-day sections. There were several intriguing reveals about the heretical religion that McGowan has presented in her two novels that I enjoyed, and it was thought-provoking. "

" Excellent story. The author did an amazing job describing Matilda, one of the main characters. I instantly related to the love story that naturally unfolded. At times it was difficult to read the authors take on religion that differs then mine, but none the less a thought provoking view. "

" As I read the Expected One, I truly enjoyed this book even more. "

" Much food for thought...I would like to delve into more research on the various points Ms McGowan touched upon in the book. Also, I want to visit Chartres someday! "

" This was a brave show of effort towards her next thriller, love story, epic, or mystery? (whatever she meant her attempt to have been-) It was not at all as thrilling as her first book, but I read it anyway! "

" Reminiscent of The Labyrinth and of course The DaVinci Code....abandoned for Pope Joan. "

" This is the second book in a trilogy by Kathleen McGowan. Follows the heroine as she discovers more about her direct bloodline relationship to Jesus and Mary Magdalene. Again set in modern day as she discovers much about the secret book written by Jesus in relation to areas in France. Great read. "

" This book started a little slow, but the story was solid. The author indulged in a little preaching early on but it shook out and moved into a good solid story. It took me FOREVER to read, but I'm excited about the third book. "

" Loved this book! continuation of the Mary Magdalene theories first told about in the Da Vinci Code. "

" Not as good as the first. Still interesting. I'm interested to see how the author ties this story into the the first, which is supposed to happen in book 3. "

" IF you enjoyed the DaVinci Code by Dan Brown. don't be tricked - while the Magdalene Line Tridogy is marketed as being like the DaVinci Code - they are not! McGowan's writing tends to plod, not a good trait for a novelist, especially a mystery writer. Even the climax just sorta piddles-out. "

" Even better than The Expected One! "

" So far it's pretty interesting. Thought provoking for sure. "

" I'm even more intrigued by the Mary Magdelene mythology -- and the other women that McGowan brings to light -- looking forward to the next one in the series. "

" A good read with plenty of twists. Not as good as Kathleen's first book, The Expected One, but still a good read. "

" I found Matilda's story much more interesting than Maureen's parts. Still a good thought provoking book. "

" I'm even more intrigued by the Mary Magdelene mythology -- and the other women that McGowan brings to light -- looking forward to the next one in the series. "

" If you like your religion with a twist without straying to far from the truth. It really makes you think what the Vatican could really be hiding from us.. "

" I enjoyed all the links in ancient, medieval history, theology and mythology. But it's really just a "fun" read. "

" Even as fiction, it makes you think and question. I love the quote in the author's notes, "All history is conjecture." "

" This is a continuation of the Expected One. I don't find it quite as entertaining, but there are some interesting historical figures. I've learned a lot more about the history of Tuscany, for example. I finally gave up on this - it just was not very engaging. Do not recommend it to my friends. "

" I liked it but not as much as "The Expected One". Enjoyed the Maltida storyline but I thought the Maureen part was boring. Not sure if I'll read the third one. "

" Sequel to "The expected one." Enjoyed this novel a lot as it gives one some interesting details about the beginnings of the Christian church. The author apent a lot of time researching for her novels. "