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ianmcnamara's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I read the ellandale series a few years a go which got me into this authors work. After reading that I was informed by my friend who recommended the ellandale series that Burch end and Rivenshaw had there own series as the two places are mentioned a lot in that saga so now i've finally got around to getting these books. After reading the ellandale saga and falling in love with the characters i've collected more by this author and enjoyed everything so far.
As I am from Lancashire myself it's wonderful to read sagas set in the part of the world where I was born. The first book in this series was amazing and I think it's going to be just as good as ellandale was.
This first book is focusing on Judith Crossly, the war has just ended and she's dreading having to live back with her husband Doug who beats her and the children. realizing her family won't be safe when he returns Judith knows she needs to leave her husband but where will she go. This was a wonderful book and it was lovely to se the group of characters helping each other and being a community. I loved Helen, Main, Judy, Jan but my favourite character has to be Miss Peters.
I was excited when i heard the other two places mentioned a lot in the ellandale saga had there own series and if the first book of this series is anything to go by then i won't be dissapointed. Going to Read the first book of burch end now and then come back to this series as want to read the two series side by side to make them last longer. Can't wait for the rest of this saga and am really excited to get to know this group of characters plus the friends of Main who will be coming into the saga.
As I am from Lancashire myself it's wonderful to read sagas set in the part of the world where I was born. The first book in this series was amazing and I think it's going to be just as good as ellandale was.
This first book is focusing on Judith Crossly, the war has just ended and she's dreading having to live back with her husband Doug who beats her and the children. realizing her family won't be safe when he returns Judith knows she needs to leave her husband but where will she go. This was a wonderful book and it was lovely to se the group of characters helping each other and being a community. I loved Helen, Main, Judy, Jan but my favourite character has to be Miss Peters.
I was excited when i heard the other two places mentioned a lot in the ellandale saga had there own series and if the first book of this series is anything to go by then i won't be dissapointed. Going to Read the first book of burch end now and then come back to this series as want to read the two series side by side to make them last longer. Can't wait for the rest of this saga and am really excited to get to know this group of characters plus the friends of Main who will be coming into the saga.
magdaprzybylska's review
4.0
It's a pretty good book! I bought the whole series in an eBay thrift bundle and I enjoyed the first book in the series. Although for some reason I thought it's a romance series (which is the genre I read the most) and it is not, I still decided to finish the book and it was a fairly good experience. HUGE TRIGGER WARNING for domestic abuse! This book is quite graphic and in consequence, it is also pretty sad for the most part.
anu_jay's review
4.0
A Time to Remember is a worthy historical read that talks about how war makes people love and care for each other when there is nothing other than sufferings to endure.
In the time of war, Rivenshaw is different than it used to be. Women are taking over the work that men used to do, not only the wages but also rations are low. Everyone is doing their best to survive. For Judith and her children, war is better than being together with her violent husband. As soon as he returns, she is willing to leave him, even the law wouldn't give her the slightest chance. The loving Mayne is just a dream for her, being a wealthy Esher and all. On other hand, there is Jan and Helen, who seems so in love with each other, but the things around, are not good for them too.
When people are concerned about war, have they forgotten all about humanity and love? All Rivenshaw need is a war, where humanity wins.
In the time of war, Rivenshaw is different than it used to be. Women are taking over the work that men used to do, not only the wages but also rations are low. Everyone is doing their best to survive. For Judith and her children, war is better than being together with her violent husband. As soon as he returns, she is willing to leave him, even the law wouldn't give her the slightest chance. The loving Mayne is just a dream for her, being a wealthy Esher and all. On other hand, there is Jan and Helen, who seems so in love with each other, but the things around, are not good for them too.
When people are concerned about war, have they forgotten all about humanity and love? All Rivenshaw need is a war, where humanity wins.
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