[.ca] First Impressions (ISBN 0736908722)

Debra's done it again!:
Up until 4 years ago, I hated to read. By chance, I picked up Debra's "The Texas Series" books and was unable to put them down until I finished the last one. All of Debra White Smith's books make me feel like I am "in" the book watching what is happening at that very moment. First Impressions is no exception. Debra is a gifted writer who is able to describe every detail to the "t". She is one of the few writers who is able to keep my attention. I have yet to read one of her books that are "cheesy". She is a very educated,intelligent and Godly woman and it shows through in her writing. Great Job, Debra!

a little naive?:
I must say I did enjoy this book for its attempt at modernizing a classic story but at the risk of spoiling it for some, I must point out something. I found it hard to believe that Eddi & Dave, playing Elizabeth and Darcy in a theatrical adaptation of Pride & Prejudice, were so naive as to not think: "Gee, isn't it ironic that our relationship seems to be following along the same lines as the play we are acting in?" Come on, if we as readers could see the similiarities, surely intelligent characters, as portrayed in the book, would catch on to it too.

Wasn't able to finish it:
I wanted to like this book, I really did, but the author's writing style and choice of descriptive words distracted me from the story. There were too many "Like a", and "As ifs", which are fine when inserted discreetly once in awhile, but become overkill when used in every other paragraph. The description of the tornado was distracting at best. The author used the following words, all within a few pages: "a white-tailed monster", "demonic dragon", "beast", "snowy tornado", "devil", "gyrating monster", vacuumous spiral", "serpent", "ghastly specter", "capricious adolescent" and "white vortex". It was too much. I read parts aloud to my husband and we shook our heads and just groaned at the choice of wording. I can not commend this book.

Great Reading - Loved It:
I enjoyed this book very much. Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite books. Would Debra consider writing a sequel with the characters in modern times and after married?

GOOD JOB, DEBRA:
DEBRA WHITE SMITH IS A WONDERFUL CHRISTIAN WRITER. I HAVE READ MANY OF HER BOOKS AND SHE NEVER DISAPPOINTS. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, DEBRA. YOU ARE A BLESSING TO MANY READERS!!