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hannah_eve's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
khornstein1's review against another edition
4.0
Well what can I say? Now I am obsessed, having binge watched all the seasons and started in on the books. I am a 'Darker. Or a Podarling? Apparently, there are a lot of us around.
Had to take off one point for the sexism. Sorry, Ross but you know who you are. You live in the 18th Century, and are being written about in the 1940's so I will continue on. Plus I really like you.
And then there's Demelza--super strong and complex female character written about by Winston Graham. So there's that.
I know you're not supposed to head hop, but I like it here--especially one passage which is really Demelza's stream-of-consciousness dump--kinda like Ulysees, or just the ramdomness of anyone's head. I like how Graham just throws it in there.
Some beautiful passages, some history, great complex characters. And I cannot commend Debbie Horsfield's TV adaptation enough--really, really close and hard to do imo.
On to the next book!
Had to take off one point for the sexism. Sorry, Ross but you know who you are. You live in the 18th Century, and are being written about in the 1940's so I will continue on. Plus I really like you.
And then there's Demelza--super strong and complex female character written about by Winston Graham. So there's that.
I know you're not supposed to head hop, but I like it here--especially one passage which is really Demelza's stream-of-consciousness dump--kinda like Ulysees, or just the ramdomness of anyone's head. I like how Graham just throws it in there.
Some beautiful passages, some history, great complex characters. And I cannot commend Debbie Horsfield's TV adaptation enough--really, really close and hard to do imo.
On to the next book!
dotreadsbooks's review against another edition
3.0
I watched this TV series and really enjoyed it so I decided to see if the series followed the books. Well, the first book definitely lines up almost exactly with the televised series. There were small differences in the characters but that is bound to happen and it didn’t bother me. I am going to attempt to read through the whole series this year.
hesmykindofgirl's review against another edition
4.0
okay im mildly obsessed w the TV show of this but the constraints of exams mean that I'm still only on season 2, so I've begun reading the books to tide me over.
idk. this is unusual for me but I think I genuinely prefer the TV series to the book, the book just doesn't capture the romance or the gorgeous background of Cornwall enough. however I also normally hate HATE romance novels but for I lovvvve demelza/Poldark (though they did a good thing in the TV show by shortening than age gap :/). I'm definitely going to read more as i do hate watching a TV show before reading the books, but if Graham doesn't improve in style I might just have to give up (sorry)
idk. this is unusual for me but I think I genuinely prefer the TV series to the book, the book just doesn't capture the romance or the gorgeous background of Cornwall enough. however I also normally hate HATE romance novels but for I lovvvve demelza/Poldark (though they did a good thing in the TV show by shortening than age gap :/). I'm definitely going to read more as i do hate watching a TV show before reading the books, but if Graham doesn't improve in style I might just have to give up (sorry)
b0hemian_graham's review against another edition
4.0
I actually like this. it matches the new series fairly Well, although some events were changed for the series. The series is what inspired me to read it. I was hesitant as some peers said they couldn't get into this, but I'm digging Graham's writing. can't wait to read the other 11
d_night's review against another edition
4.0
I really love this book! I only took a star away because I am not a fan of GD's, though I believe there was only one in the enter 314 pages. The profanity was very reserved and not accosting, to the general gentility of the time in my perspective. The romantic scenes were tasteful and tame. It could be related to the old idea of wind blowing through the curtains, if that much, though expressed in such a romantic tone it neither felt like it went to far or was too little to know if anything actually happened. The relationships were great especially when they became catty.
I read a lot of old books, Dumas, Dickens, Austen and this is definitely in the same vain. There is a romance to it and a sweet antiqued verbiage, mix with a touch of modern that would make this great for someone who wants to read older books, but can't get over their oldness :)
I could hardly put it down and I am one to admit when I am ready a book by sheer willpower.
I watched the 1975 version of the Poldark series about 14 years ago and it made me want to read the books. I am happy I finally have and have already gone searching to get more! Very happy!
I read a lot of old books, Dumas, Dickens, Austen and this is definitely in the same vain. There is a romance to it and a sweet antiqued verbiage, mix with a touch of modern that would make this great for someone who wants to read older books, but can't get over their oldness :)
I could hardly put it down and I am one to admit when I am ready a book by sheer willpower.
I watched the 1975 version of the Poldark series about 14 years ago and it made me want to read the books. I am happy I finally have and have already gone searching to get more! Very happy!
lovella_reads's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25