Home Feed
Home
Search
Search
Add Review, Blurb, Quote
Add
Activity
Activity
Profile
Profile
The Dream Lover
The Dream Lover: A Novel | Elizabeth Berg
15 posts | 23 read | 30 to read
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER � NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY USA TODAY � Elizabeth Berg has written a lush historical novel based on the sensuous Parisian life of the nineteenth-century writer George Sand�which is perfect (…more)
Amazon Indiebound Barnes and Noble WorldCat Goodreads LibraryThing
Pick icon
100%
blurb
Eggs
Dream Lover | Elizabeth Berg
post image

Sometimes I wonder when you sleep
Are you ever dreaming of me?
Sometimes when I look into your eyes
I pretend you're mine, all the damn time
'Cause I like you🎶

Aurore Dupin leaves her estranged husband, a loveless marriage, and her family‘s estate in the French countryside to start a new life in Paris. She has a dream of becoming a writer.
#delicate #amonthofsongs
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
OriginalCyn620 👌🏻📚🎶 6y
68 likes3 stack adds2 comments
review
CMB
Dream Lover | Elizabeth Berg
post image
Pickpick

The dialogue constructed for Aurore Dupin Dudevant, aka, George Sand, seems connected to her views/personal philosophy, and, thus strikes me as authentic. I can “hear” GS saying the words as I read so this adds credibility to the portrayal, in my opinion. The author has done significant research so as to provide an astute/discerning portrait of GS.

blurb
CMB
Dream Lover | Elizabeth Berg
post image

Insightful portrayal of Aurore Dupin Dudevant, aka George Sand. The author is well-versed regarding GS‘s sentiments about writing/life. Like most, GS developed her views based on experiences. Unlike many, she followed-through to initiate personal change. Having some financial resources facilitated her ability to live per her moral compass. I don‘t embrace all aspects of her philosophy, but I admire her commitment to gender equality.

review
GirlWellRead
The Dream Lover: A Novel | Elizabeth Berg
Mehso-so

Berg writes in first person, alternating between Sand's childhood, and almost present day (the time she decides to leave her husband for a life in Paris). The alternating between past and present was effective, it was confusing at times and I wasn't sure the purpose. Berg could have easily done the story in two separate parts. What was interesting was her search for love and acceptance, with remarkable insights into her heart and brilliant mind.

review
DivineDiana
The Dream Lover: A Novel | Elizabeth Berg
post image
Mehso-so

Aurore Dupin (1804-1876) better known as George Sand was a French novelist who lived a scandalous life. She wore men's clothes, smoked in public and had numerous affairs both during her marriage and after, including one with Frederic Chopin. Ultimately she fought for her right to be treated as an equal to a man. #feminist
Although I enjoyed learning about her life, this book dragged. Too much detail and she came across as too self centered.

MemoirsForMe Thx for your insights. I have enjoyed many other Berg. books. Thinking of rereading 8y
kspenmoll I bailed on this. Her life is fascinating; could not get into this book though. ☹️ 8y
Jess_Read_This @UwannaPublishme I've had that one on my TBR list for awhile now. 8y
See All 8 Comments
DivineDiana @kspenmoll I understand. I listened to the audio, but it was a challenge to finish. 😕 8y
DivineDiana @UwannaPublishme I stacked it! Thank you! 8y
MemoirsForMe @DivineDiana @Jess_Read_This Did you know she also wrote a great book about her writing life: 8y
DivineDiana @UwannaPublishme I did not know this. Thank you! 8y
Jess_Read_This @UwannaPublishme No! I haven't heard of that one before.. adding that one to the stack pile!! 8y
61 likes8 comments
blurb
kspenmoll
Dream Lover | Elizabeth Berg
post image

#bailed #notengaged
Returned Dream Lover to the Library when due. I did not get very far; kept putting it aside. Just could not get into it. Not sure why; just did not work for me. So I let it go.

DivineDiana I should wrap it up this weekend on audio. It has been a struggle but I'm almost there! However, I am interested in reading George Sand now! (edited) 8y
kspenmoll @DivineDiana That's great! I just could not muster up the energy to slog through- that's what it felt like! Reading her works probably would be fascinating- I only got as far as 2nd home in Paris, still lover # 1, & tough times with her kids when back home, etc. 8y
DivineDiana @kspenmoll So many lovers to go! 😉 8y
62 likes1 stack add3 comments
blurb
kspenmoll
Dream Lover | Elizabeth Berg
post image

#CatsofLitsy #Readingisnotallowed #petme!!
Poe did not want me reading at all last night so tried to cover my reading materials & poke me with his paw.

Laura317 Bless it! 😻 8y
kspenmoll @Laura317 Best pet ever! Thx! 8y
rubyslippersreads 😻😻😻 8y
Zelma Cuteness! 😻 8y
LauraBrook Smooch that face for me! 💖😽😽😽 8y
68 likes5 comments
blurb
kspenmoll
The Dream Lover: A Novel | Elizabeth Berg
post image

#SummerSantaGoesPostal #bookmail #soexcited #happymail
@BookishMarginalia
Off to the Post Office tomorrow! ❤️❤️❤️

LectricSheep So pretty! 💕 8y
CouronneDhiver Very cool! 8y
Texreader Lovely!! 8y
See All 10 Comments
LeahBergen Ooooo!! 8y
Soubhiville I love that paper! So sweet. 8y
mrsamandahood Yay! How exciting!! 😊 8y
LeeRHarry That looks lovely! 8y
kspenmoll @LectricSheep @CouronneDhiver @Texreader @LeahBergen @Soubhiville @mrsamandahood @LeeRHarry Thank you for your kind comments! Such fun participating in this, thanks to efforts of @BookishMarginalia (edited) 8y
ValerieAndBooks Ooh, a Monet Haystacks on the card!! 8y
kspenmoll @ValerieAndBooks Two versions are on display at the Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington CT. Lively home turned museum. 8y
70 likes10 comments
blurb
kspenmoll
The Dream Lover: A Novel | Elizabeth Berg
post image

#libraryhaul #blameitonlitsy Library book return day. These titles are suggestions from Litsy- ❤️📚

49 likes2 comments
review
LitHousewife
The Dream Lover: A Novel | Elizabeth Berg
post image
Bailedbailed

I could spend another week and a half trying to slog through this book or I could move on. I've chosen to move on and I'm 💯% sure I've made the right decision.

DivineDiana I am listening to the audio and enjoying it. Planning on adding some George Sand to my TBR. 8y
LitHousewife @DivineDiana I very well have made a mistake with this in print. It took me 11 days to read 122 pages. Not good. 8y
DivineDiana @LitHousewife Agree, 😕 8y
54 likes3 comments
blurb
LitHousewife
The Dream Lover: A Novel | Elizabeth Berg
post image

I'm laying down on the couch and am going to read until I fall asleep (well, until the last minute I am able to get up and make it to bed, that is). #goals

MrBook 👌🏻 8y
auntie_jenn i haven't read an Elizabeth Berg in years...need to remedy this! 8y
MaureenMc Life goals! 😁 8y
MeganAnn This sounds lovely! I'm excited to see what you think when you finish it. 😄 8y
62 likes6 stack adds4 comments
blurb
DivineDiana
The Dream Lover: A Novel | Elizabeth Berg
post image

New audio read. Aurore Dupin leaves her husband to start a new life in Paris and becomes the illustrious George Sand.

rabbitprincess Yay rabbit lamp! 8y
DivineDiana @rabbitprincess Well, actually, it is a rabbit covered dish in front of a lamp! It was a gift from my daughter. We have a much loved senior bunny as part of our family. 😊🐰 (edited) 8y
rabbitprincess @DivineDiana Yay rabbit dish then 😉 And awww, senior bunny! We used to have an elder statesbun as well but I am currently between rabbits. Give yours some extra cuddles for me 😊 8y
DivineDiana @rabbitprincess Thank you! I will! She needs them because she is in very poor health and living on love. 🐰❤️️ 8y
48 likes4 stack adds4 comments
review
MorganNotMegan
The Dream Lover: A Novel | Elizabeth Berg
post image
Pickpick

I adore the ARC cover copy of this book, which is why I don't own the real thing. Isn't it gorgeous?? 😍 This is a really interesting book about a woman I had heard about, but never knew much about. The story is about a woman ahead of her time (Aurore Dupin who becomes George Sand), very romantic at times, a little slow, but enjoyable if you like long historical based fiction.

thegirlwiththelibrarybag It's gorgeous! Shame they didn't keep it ☺️ 8y
38 likes1 stack add1 comment
quote
Christy2318
Dream Lover | Elizabeth Berg
post image

"What of me and my passions and personas, my great loves and failures of love, my writing, my politics? What of the clanging opinions, the endless queries as to the whys and wherefores of how I chose to conduct myself? In the end there is but one answer to every question...I was I."

Sydsavvy I really enjoyed this book! 9y
12 likes1 comment