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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
Enchanting, endearing, such a wonderful book, a story that touched my heart from the first page until the last. I've wanted to read this book for a very long time and I am so glad I did.
What a lovely lovely book. So heartwarming. A perfect book for wintertime and it takes place in Scotland. I now want to live in a cozy cottage, surrounded by warm-hearted people in the countryside.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
I loved this book. Ms. Pilcher made the characters come alive and one could easily envision the Scottish landscape. Even though the ending was predictable, it was the perfect Christmas read. The story is filled with the power of love, understanding, acceptance and hospitality.
Follows people's recovery after death and divorce, with life and love coming out on top.
(Some might not like love surpassing marriage or the reality of sex out of marriage.)
(Some might not like love surpassing marriage or the reality of sex out of marriage.)
Nice, cozy story. First book I’ve read of hers, and it reminded me of Maeve Binchy, one of my favorite authors. It’s not easy to do cozy, small town character studies without it becoming boring, and she does it well. The teenager is a little too well-adjusted to be real, but I loved that the main characters were in their 60’s/70’s.
I love Rosamunde Pilcher. I love everything she's written. Most people rave about The Shell Seekers, and while I love that book as well, it's not my most favorite.
Winter Solstice is delightful and thought-provoking. Pilcher's narratives are pure prose. You find yourself immersed in the world of Scottish tweeds and cottages and hospitality. She captures the intense feelings of grief, and the hope that comes when you learn to love again.
Winter Solstice is delightful and thought-provoking. Pilcher's narratives are pure prose. You find yourself immersed in the world of Scottish tweeds and cottages and hospitality. She captures the intense feelings of grief, and the hope that comes when you learn to love again.
2.5 stars. Maybe I’ve just read too many Rosamunde Pilcher stories in a row and I’m finally tiring of the “lonely people with magical inheritances in gorgeous wild Cornwall and/or Scotland” routine, but this book, though it does feature two delightful characters in particular, felt to me mired in mediocrity, and both overly long and overly simple. I never regret a few hours spent in her world, though—a world where kindness and tenderness always have the final word. It’s nice to think that some of us haven’t given up on that, even if the details feel trite or less than sophisticated. Kindness, I suppose, is rarely sophisticated.
Absolutely delightful from start to finish. I don't give many 5 stars. The characters, the language, the story - perfectly engaging and enjoyable. Themes of what makes a family, what are qualities of love, going on from great loss to a good life filled with love. I was delighted at the end, and hated it to end.