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Book ReviewsFORBIDDEN GAME OMNIBUS EDITION (FORBIDDEN GAMES) |
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Book: FORBIDDEN GAME OMNIBUS EDITION (FORBIDDEN GAMES)
Written by: L.J. Smith |
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Average Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5
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Pure Magic
Rating:
5 / 5
I bought this book when i was 16. This was the first book to ever make me cry, and i have been reading since kindergarden. Julian was magnificent. Every page he was on just drew you further in.
For a young adult series, which in this edition has all 3 books in one volume, it is still my all time favorite book. As much as i adore Susan Kay's "Phantom" this book still comes in before that one on my list of favorites.
Someone already mentioned the fact that "labyrinth" was similar, but those of you associated with "The Phantom of the Opera", in particular the 2004 musical staring Gerard Butler and Emmy Rossum will find a number of similarities. The symbolism of the rose and the ring. The love triangle. Jenny is very similar to Christine. She is 17 in the book, and i think that is around the age Christine was in the movie. Julian, who is the opposite of the Phantom yet the same in many ways, has been watching Jenny since she was 5. the phantom watched over christine in the film since she was 7. There is the boyfriend/lover of tom who is raoul in every aspect. And let's not forget the masquerade ball in the second book. Any Phantom phan should give this series a chance.
Again, prepare to be devastated in the end. The book is in deed tragic, and though Julian was made physically perfect compared to the phantom who was hideously ugly since birth. They both are men who were born in to a life never meant to be loved, but inevitably do.
The most addicting book ever!
Rating:
5 / 5
I can't honestly say that this was the absolute best book I've ever read, but this was certainly the most addicting. I checked this out from the school library, and not even two threats of detention kept me from reading it all throughout my classes. I got it that morning, and I finished it that night in my closet with a flashlight. It's one of the books that literally compells you to read it. And Julian is the most addictive male character I've ever come across. If I were Jenny, I would've just fainted into his arms. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who's willing to read it under their covers.
The Forbidden Game
Rating:
5 / 5
I have never been so attracted to someone that i have never met and is completely fictional!! The way L J Smith describes Julian is incredible, no body could resist him. I originally read these books when i was 15 and i'm 24 and still reading them. I have recommended these books to everyone i know. Point Horror's illustration of Julian is so much better than this book cover i agree it does not do the Shadow Man justice! I cant wait to read more of L J Smith's books. I'm so glad to see that so many other people share my opinion! If you liked this style of book i urge you to read The Year of The Cat by Zoe Daniels. Take Care all Julian Lovers x
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