on this book. I also add some of my criticism on this book along with other reviewers.
2.3.1 Criticism on LaVyrle Spencer’s Novel November of the Heart
In this part, I would like to present some criticism on LaVyrle Spencer’s novel November of the Heart. Much of the criticisms is from
websites because there is very little information and analysis on this novel. I also add my criticism on this novel along with other reviewers. The objective
of presenting these criticisms is to enable us to understand more about LaVyrle’s November of the Heart. The criticism contains of some critical
opinion about her work, and it will help us to get further understanding on her writing. This criticism also helps me to explore more on the novel, so that
I can understand more about what happens to Lorna Barnett. Publishers Weekly
www.barnesandnoble.comnovemberoftheheart. html
, accessed on January 8th, 2006 says that November of the Heart is a very interesting novel. The rhythm of the story is good, and it has a strong
dramatization and strong characterization that make it very interesting romantic fiction. The interesting point of the story is when Jens, a handsome
kitchen hand and a boat builder, offers to build his employer, Mr. Barnett, a regatta winning yacht with Lorna, Mr. Barnett’s daughter, helps to get the
ideas. When the boat takes shape, Lorna and Jens fall in love and get into an unwise and impossible love. Then, Lorna must risk all that she has to get the
life that she really wants to have. This novel is great, but Spencer diminishes PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
her tale’s dramatic impact by failing to provide a similarity full portrait of lower class society. Moreover, her ornate and old fashioned language is not
that good. A reader from California
www.barnesandnoble.comnovemberofthe heart.html
, accessed on January 8
th
, 2006 says that he loves Spencer’s work, because Spencer has the ability to put very strong feeling into words like no
other author. He also thinks that November of the Heart is her best work. It affects him and makes him emotional. He feels so bad especially when Jens
and Lorna have rough time. He also feels rejoices over Jens and Lorna happiness.
A reader from Chicago www.barnesandnoble.comnovemberofthe
heart.html , accessed on January 8th, 2006 mentioned three strengths of this
book. The first strength is the characters and their relationship has process. In here, it has steps from mutual attraction to friendship that grows into grand
passion. Moreover, all the characters are very real, and well suited for the period and the turn of the century. The second strength is this novel has no
bad guys. Even Lorna’s parents’ action to apart Lorna and Jens is very normal for they believe it is the best for her dearest daughter. The third
strength is this novel has very sweet and hot love scenes. PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
2.3.2 Criticism on Pramoedya Ananta Toer’s Novel The Girl From the
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