R7. Le Maître de forges (The Ironmaster) - Georges Ohnet [Greek]
A re-read of one of my top two favourite books, which I had in fact re-read only a few months ago. I found it at a book bazaar and bought it as a present for my friend who has an upcoming birthday - but I couldn't resist reading it myself first, to see how I liked it under this translation!
I like mine better. I can't judge if I'd like it the same if I had read this one first, because I'm very used to the other one. I think it was a bit "smarter" at times - and it's older, so it has more of a book-y and "old times" feeling, which fits perfectly, because the book takes place in 1880.
As for my opinion on the book? As I said, one of my two favourites. A wonderful romance story that's got it all - and if you don't fall in love with the ironmaster, you've got no soul. I must add that I've lent it to several friends, with varying tastes in books, and they've all loved it. Highly recommended if you can find it.
I can't judge if I'd like it the same if I had read this one first, because I'm very used to the other one. I think it was a bit "smarter" at times - and it's older, so it has more of a book-y and "old times" feeling, which fits perfectly, because the book takes place in 1880.
Highly recommended if you can find it.