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b0hemian_graham's review against another edition
4.0
We are really veering into tawdry historical romantic drama here, as the 1970s Graham is more akin to John Jakes, Ken Follett, Julia Fellowes, rather than the James A. Michener Graham of the 1940s and 1950s. Whitworth is like a combination of Jakes's Justin LaMotte and Elkanah Bent, chucked in a blender with some Dickensien villains. I'm not complaining, as I do like this sort of thing from time to time, and Graham isn't as ridiculous as Follett for some of the drama.
bethsponz's review against another edition
4.0
I like this one more than the last 2 I've read in this series. There were more endings and resolutions finally! I think my fave character now is Drake Carne. I hope that he writes more of him, and Morwenna. Ross and Delmeza are confusing and a bit annoying in this book. Overall, I liked it as Graham writes so well and keeps it rolling on! (I see there is no more about Drake next book from a review! What?!)
nicholeb84's review against another edition
4.0
The Angry Tide is the seventh book in the Poldark saga. It begins a year after the events of The Four Swans, and in many ways - this novel deals with the fault outs from the events of The Four Swans. While TFS focused on the women (Demelza, Elizabeth, Morwenna, and Caroline) and their struggles with life and love, TAT focused on the men (Ross, George, Drake, Osborne, and Dwight) and how they deal (or refuse to deal) with what life has handed them.
The series is a favorite with realistic characters and relationships. Yes, after seven books, things did get a bit predictable. However, this novel ends in 1799, the deaths of some characters, and the idea that we - both the characters and the reader - are heading into a new era of life in Cornwall.
The series is a favorite with realistic characters and relationships. Yes, after seven books, things did get a bit predictable. However, this novel ends in 1799, the deaths of some characters, and the idea that we - both the characters and the reader - are heading into a new era of life in Cornwall.
krobart's review against another edition
3.0
See my review here:
http://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2016/11/08/day-991-the-angry-tide/
http://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2016/11/08/day-991-the-angry-tide/
_sarah_s's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lisawreading's review
5.0
The 7th Poldark book is a long one, and occasionally gets bogged down in politics. However, there are also some major developments, serious drama, and a heartbreaker of an ending, so all in all, I just can't give this book less than 5 stars. Dying to see what happens next.
caroliney514's review against another edition
5.0
The beginning was a bit slow, and I can't really remember what happened. Lots of politics and deals being made. I found the writing during the arrival in London badly written and didn't match Graham's usual writing. But the last third of the book made it up with a good balance of tragedy and hope.
willablue's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0