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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
One of my favourite authors. Nothing fast or flashy just a leisurely read full of characters you will befriend before your finished.
Rosamunde Pilcher's writing makes for such cozy, domestic reading, both in her warm prose full of details that are a feast for the senses, and in the subject matter, full of family and friends and their joys and sorrows. I enjoyed spending time in her world again during the days I spent reading September. The Scottish Highlands setting was especially evocative and beautifully portrayed.
For me this didn't live up to the heights of [b:Coming Home|60471|Coming Home|Rosamunde Pilcher|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1347734548l/60471._SY75_.jpg|58832], however. The storyline itself wasn't as engaging to me, and I didn't find the characters as likable or endearing, although they definitely grew on me as the story went on. I liked it and wouldn't mind reading it again some day, but I didn't fall madly in love with it.
For me this didn't live up to the heights of [b:Coming Home|60471|Coming Home|Rosamunde Pilcher|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1347734548l/60471._SY75_.jpg|58832], however. The storyline itself wasn't as engaging to me, and I didn't find the characters as likable or endearing, although they definitely grew on me as the story went on. I liked it and wouldn't mind reading it again some day, but I didn't fall madly in love with it.
"Muy arriba, encima de las nubes zarandeadas por el viento, sonaba un lejano graznido, un cotorreo obsesivo y familiar a la vez. Los gansos silvestres, que volvían. Los primeros que oía desde que volaron al norte, al final de la primavera. Levantó la cabeza aguzando la mirada. Y entonces las nubes se abrieron un momento y los divisó. Una sola formación, volando al sur, la vanguardia de muchos miles que ya venían de camino.
Llegaron pronto. Se fueron tarde y volvían pronto. Quizás hiciera mucho frío aquel año, quizás fuera muy crudo el invierno "
Septiembre, 1990
Rosamunde Pilcher
@plazayjanes 2001
Traducción de Ana María de la Fuente
La celebración de una gran fiesta de cumpleaños a la antigua usanza en la Escocia rural, reunirá en la pequeña localidad de Croy a personas de diversa procedencia.
Los Balmerino, la vieja nobleza que sobrevive aferrada a su antigua mansión dando cobijo a viajeros americanos, dan la bienvenida a la oveja negra de la familia, Pandora después de un largo exilio dorado en el extranjero.
A su alrededor, Edmund Aird y su esposa norteamericana Virginia no se ponen de acuerdo sobre la educación de su hijo Henry mientras Alexa, la hija mayor de Edmund vuelve desde Londres al hogar familiar en compañía de su novio para presentarlo oficialmente a la familia, especialmente a Vi, la matriarca, que observa en el cielo la llegada de los gansos, un símbolo del final del verano y el constante girar de los ciclos de la vida.
Con su hermosa prosa descriptiva y su aguda comprensión de los lazos familiares, Rosamunde Pilcher construye un relato sobre la familia, la amistad, el amor, la pérdida y el reencuentro.
#septiembre #september #rosamundepilcher #scotland #leeresvivir #leermola #libros #autumnvibes #homesweethome #leoautoras
Llegaron pronto. Se fueron tarde y volvían pronto. Quizás hiciera mucho frío aquel año, quizás fuera muy crudo el invierno "
Septiembre, 1990
Rosamunde Pilcher
@plazayjanes 2001
Traducción de Ana María de la Fuente
La celebración de una gran fiesta de cumpleaños a la antigua usanza en la Escocia rural, reunirá en la pequeña localidad de Croy a personas de diversa procedencia.
Los Balmerino, la vieja nobleza que sobrevive aferrada a su antigua mansión dando cobijo a viajeros americanos, dan la bienvenida a la oveja negra de la familia, Pandora después de un largo exilio dorado en el extranjero.
A su alrededor, Edmund Aird y su esposa norteamericana Virginia no se ponen de acuerdo sobre la educación de su hijo Henry mientras Alexa, la hija mayor de Edmund vuelve desde Londres al hogar familiar en compañía de su novio para presentarlo oficialmente a la familia, especialmente a Vi, la matriarca, que observa en el cielo la llegada de los gansos, un símbolo del final del verano y el constante girar de los ciclos de la vida.
Con su hermosa prosa descriptiva y su aguda comprensión de los lazos familiares, Rosamunde Pilcher construye un relato sobre la familia, la amistad, el amor, la pérdida y el reencuentro.
#septiembre #september #rosamundepilcher #scotland #leeresvivir #leermola #libros #autumnvibes #homesweethome #leoautoras
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This novel begins in the month of May. It is set in the fictitious community of Relkirkshire, Scotland and focuses mainly on two families whose domains are in close proximity and have long established ties. I’m giving it four stars, but not because of the storyline, which is basically the months leading up to the homecoming of family members living abroad and the reunification of these households. I am completely enthralled by Pilcher’s descriptive, poetic prose. The love that she has for her homeland shines in this work and it is a pleasure to take it all in.
The Aird family - family matriarch, Violet (Vi), now a widow is living at Pennyburn. She gave the family home, Balnaid, to her son, Edmund, his second wife, Virginia, and their young son, Henry. Edmund’s first wife, Caroline was killed in a car accident. Alexa, the daughter of Edmund and Caroline is now twenty-one years old, has her own catering business, is living in London, and has just met Noel Keeling, a single advertising executive. Eight-year-old Henry is of the age where typically children are sent away to boarding school, but he is highly attached to his mother and his blanket toy, Moo. Edie Findhorn has been a close associate of this family as a nanny of sorts. She helped raise Alexa and has had a hand in the upbringing of Henry.
Archie Blair and his wife, Isobel, now go by the last name/title of Balmerino. I was confused as to why. They live at the expansive family estate of Croy and have raised two children, Lucilla and Hamish. Archie lost a leg in the war and has a tin replacement which allows him to amble adequately enough to get around. Because he is not able to work, Isobel now hosts guests in her home two days a week for Verena Steyntons’s Scottish Country Tours. The elusive Pandora, Archie’s younger sister married years ago and moved to California. She has had several relationships since, has relocated frequently and is currently living in Majora (wherever that is).
Verena Steynton and her husband, Angus are from Corriehill. She is an organizer for Scottish Country Tours which arranges for tourists to be hosted in nearby historic homes. She is planning to throw a ball in September for their daughter, Katy, who will be turning twenty-one. The night of the ball is the conclusion of the novel.
The Aird family - family matriarch, Violet (Vi), now a widow is living at Pennyburn. She gave the family home, Balnaid, to her son, Edmund, his second wife, Virginia, and their young son, Henry. Edmund’s first wife, Caroline was killed in a car accident. Alexa, the daughter of Edmund and Caroline is now twenty-one years old, has her own catering business, is living in London, and has just met Noel Keeling, a single advertising executive. Eight-year-old Henry is of the age where typically children are sent away to boarding school, but he is highly attached to his mother and his blanket toy, Moo. Edie Findhorn has been a close associate of this family as a nanny of sorts. She helped raise Alexa and has had a hand in the upbringing of Henry.
Archie Blair and his wife, Isobel, now go by the last name/title of Balmerino. I was confused as to why. They live at the expansive family estate of Croy and have raised two children, Lucilla and Hamish. Archie lost a leg in the war and has a tin replacement which allows him to amble adequately enough to get around. Because he is not able to work, Isobel now hosts guests in her home two days a week for Verena Steyntons’s Scottish Country Tours. The elusive Pandora, Archie’s younger sister married years ago and moved to California. She has had several relationships since, has relocated frequently and is currently living in Majora (wherever that is).
Verena Steynton and her husband, Angus are from Corriehill. She is an organizer for Scottish Country Tours which arranges for tourists to be hosted in nearby historic homes. She is planning to throw a ball in September for their daughter, Katy, who will be turning twenty-one. The night of the ball is the conclusion of the novel.
Lovely family saga with lots and lots of details about everything. A book you can get lost in and become totally immersed in the characters’ lives. Very enjoyable.
Found this one very dull. Kept reading to find out what happened but barely got through it.
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Not quite as good as Coming Home. This one was composed of more less detailed story lines, but it was still excellent.
emotional
reflective
slow-paced