Reviews

Ross Poldark by Winston Graham

b0hemian_graham's review

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!

lovella_reads's review against another edition

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

sarahlreadseverything's review against another edition

3.0

2.5 rounded up.

lisainbookland's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective 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

5.0

My 3rd time reading this book and my first on audiobook, which made it my favourite reading so far. I absolutely love the voice that Oliver Hembrough gives to Ross, it makes him sound so young - he is in his mid twenties at the start of this book. It’s really interesting to compare it to the television series as well having recently rewatched the first series — the two notable differences in the book that stuck out to me are how much longer the time spread is over the first half of the book and also the relationship of Prudie and Demelza - Prudie brings her up basically! And also the main relationship is much more tender in the books I think. A great read for anyone already a fan of the series 😊

akiko_m's review against another edition

adventurous emotional relaxing slow-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

3.0

chantekotze's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-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

3.75

aschrotel's review

5.0

I absolutely loved everything about this story. It was beautifully written and I fell in love with the characters. It was somewhat of a slower read but I really enjoyed the entire thing. Can't wait to read the next one.

gabmc's review against another edition

4.0

Thank you Nicole and Karen for recommending this series. I've now found a new fictional hero I'd love to meet in real life! This book was originally written over 70 years ago and has lost nothing to time. Set in the aftermath of the American War of Independence, this story is about Ross Poldark and his life back in Cornwall when he's returned. Although a member of the gentry, Ross seems to gave much more in common with ordinary people. He comes home to find his cousin engaged to the girl he had hoped to marry but his life does get better. Can't wait to read more in this series

fin3rthingsclub's review

3.0

3.5 One of the very few times I've felt the series actually improves upon the book.