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jacsu's review against another edition
3.0
An amazing read
Winston Graham has a way with words that draws you in and holds you hostage until you can't put the book down. Half the time you're laughing, half the time you're catching your breath and you're always waiting to see what happens next.
Winston Graham has a way with words that draws you in and holds you hostage until you can't put the book down. Half the time you're laughing, half the time you're catching your breath and you're always waiting to see what happens next.
alanaes's review against another edition
3.0
The audiobook was really, really enjoyable. The narrator really has a handle on the characters' varying voices. It was interesting to me that Season 1 of Poldark on PBS is actually this book, plus (I'm assuming) the beginning of [b:Demelza|25365683|Demelza (Poldark, #2)|Winston Graham|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1429123814s/25365683.jpg|2040137]. Interesting choice, PBS--you just can't let us stay happy between seasons, can you?
clt677's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
roninsmama's review
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. I have books two and three (Demelza and Jeremy Poldark) but unfortunately am unable to find anything beyond book three. I cannot wait for the new BBC adaptation to see this amazing saga brought to life!
balletbookworm's review against another edition
4.0
Great characters and historical details - a bit of Georgette Heyer in a Cornish mining community. Managed to get this read before marathoning the new BBC/PBS miniseries.
aryaduldee's review against another edition
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
emmafoote's review against another edition
5.0
A historical Drama about a rugged, handsome brooding
soldier trying to find love again?!Let’s just say I ate this right up!
We are introduced to Ross Poldark who is just returning home to Cornwall from America following the conclusion of the Revolutionary War. Upon his arrival he discovers news of his fathers death and Ross has been left with barley anything and if things couldn’t get worse he discovers the women he loves is now engaged to his more wealthy cousin Francis.
Now heart broken and lower than ever before, he must pick up the pieces. Lonely, he works through his sorrow. As he tries to mend every part of his life you get to see him find new love as well as fight feelings of his past love.
This has become one my all time favorite books. The characters are so interesting and painfully human. It’s rare to find a story that uplifts you while at the same is conflicting.
I love Ross Poldark with my whole heart! He has all the means to be the hero and over all good guy, but then reveals his many flaws. which for me makes him an even more like-able protagonist.
This story isn’t trying to depict these perfect people with minimal imperfections, these characters are raw, realistic human beings which makes the story so much more compelling. I’ve learned so much about the human experience through this story. This is how characters should be written.
Graham takes risks by having his characters think painfully realistic, making the reader have to really question their feelings about them. Once you think you understand the character Graham throws something in the story that makes you question everything! It’s common to say “ we love them despite their flaws” but I love these characters because of them. I’m so attached to these characters and the story! I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!
soldier trying to find love again?!Let’s just say I ate this right up!
We are introduced to Ross Poldark who is just returning home to Cornwall from America following the conclusion of the Revolutionary War. Upon his arrival he discovers news of his fathers death and Ross has been left with barley anything and if things couldn’t get worse he discovers the women he loves is now engaged to his more wealthy cousin Francis.
Now heart broken and lower than ever before, he must pick up the pieces. Lonely, he works through his sorrow. As he tries to mend every part of his life you get to see him find new love as well as fight feelings of his past love.
This has become one my all time favorite books. The characters are so interesting and painfully human. It’s rare to find a story that uplifts you while at the same is conflicting.
I love Ross Poldark with my whole heart! He has all the means to be the hero and over all good guy, but then reveals his many flaws. which for me makes him an even more like-able protagonist.
This story isn’t trying to depict these perfect people with minimal imperfections, these characters are raw, realistic human beings which makes the story so much more compelling. I’ve learned so much about the human experience through this story. This is how characters should be written.
Graham takes risks by having his characters think painfully realistic, making the reader have to really question their feelings about them. Once you think you understand the character Graham throws something in the story that makes you question everything! It’s common to say “ we love them despite their flaws” but I love these characters because of them. I’m so attached to these characters and the story! I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!
sarahcat00's review against another edition
I absolutely LOVED the tv series for these books and wanted to get a more detailed story by reading the books. However, what was portrayed as a same-age (ish) relationship in the show was actually an age gap (13-23) relationship that began with a father/daughter dynamic and progressed to a romantic relationship once the younger turned 17. When I know by watching the tv series that he falls in love and marries this girl, but calls her “child” when they first meet… 😳 instant ick and DNF. I fully understand that age gap relationship were common in the time period these books are set in, but that doesn’t mean I want to read about them.
vendea92's review against another edition
Nuda...přečetla jsem 282 stránek....čas, který se mi nevrátí a mohla jsem ho strávit u jiné, zábavnější knihy. Zdlouhavé, nudné popisy a nic neříkající příběh.