Reviews

Looking for Captain Poldark by Rowan Coleman

ladyreading365's review

5.0

such and excellent short story that I couldn't put down

daydreamerjade's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

fayereadsbooks's review

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No

3.0

Very short book and not memorable at all. But i enjoyed it at the time of reading. Some funny moments and some important themes discussed

zoe_gets_lit's review

4.0

Great quick read. Exciting story. Strange ending!

rhiannonxgrace's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

3.0

what_aimee_reads's review

adventurous relaxing medium-paced

2.5

charlottejones952's review

2.0

I haven't been reading much recently so, as I'm going on holiday to Cornwall/Devon soon, I thought I'd pick up this 112 page novella. 

I have never read or watched Poldark but that isn't needed to understand this book. I enjoyed this one. I thought that it could have definitely been extended and fleshed out as I was interested in the characters but for what it is I thought that Rowan Coleman introduced some really interesting ideas. I did feel that the characters and plot were a little melodramatic but the mental health issues suffered by the characters, particularly the protagonist Lisa, were portrayed quite well, though I feel that her issues were resolved way too easily.

Overall this was a fun road trip story that I enjoyed but it's nothing to shout about.

and_abelard_reads's review

4.0

Short and sweet, with a solid core of gut-punch and relatability, and a nice dash of working towards happily ever after.

rachael_45's review

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

theelliemo's review

4.0

Exactly what these series of Quick Reads are meant to be - short, highly readable novellas. This is a lightweight story about 4 strangers all making their own personal journeys as they share a trip to Cornwall in the hope of meeting "Captain Poldark". The story won't change your world, but it will warm your heart for an hour or so one summer's evening.