Reviews

Demelza by Winston Graham

maplessence's review against another edition

5.0

This is my first completed book of 2022, & it could well be my best fiction read of the year -I loved it that much!

This book continues Ross & Demelza's journey, & while I don't think the beginning was a strong as [b:Ross Poldark|25365667|Ross Poldark (Poldark #1)|Winston Graham|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1429123693l/25365667._SX50_.jpg|364846], from around the 40% mark it becomes a very powerful book. While Ross is a very complex character, Demelza is simple in the best possible meaning of the word - when something feels right to her that is what she does - then, thinks about the consequences later.

But all the characters, whatever their way of life, are well realised & easy for me to remember.

Graham writes beautifully;

He was not a man who spoke his innermost feelings easily, but now he saw himself powerless to help her, and only words of his and not actions would give her aid. 'Nothing else matters but you,' he said. 'Remember that. All my relatives and friends - and Elizabeth, and this house and the mine... I'd throw them in the dust and you know it - you know it. If you don't know it, then all these months I've failed and no words I can give you now will make it otherwise. I love you, Demelza and we've had such happiness. And we're going to have it again. Take hold of that, my sweet. Hold it and keep it, for no one else can.'

Of course this being Ross, there are hidden layers...

I won't be able to wait too long to continue this saga. &, in a piece of rare good fortune, I went to an op (charity) shop looking for the next two books ([b:Jeremy Poldark|25365698|Jeremy Poldark (Poldark, #3)|Winston Graham|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1475242254l/25365698._SY75_.jpg|2683128] & [b:Warleggan|1396760|Warleggan (Poldark, #4)|Winston Graham|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1391952762l/1396760._SY75_.jpg|1909682]) - & there they were.

Should have bought a Lotto ticket!

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martacorreia's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

terrim21's review against another edition

5.0

OK, now to find book 3!

trish91's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

christineunabridged's review against another edition

2.0

Not a bad book, just kinda boring.

kcswallen's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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? Yes

4.0

srash's review against another edition

4.0

More action-packed than the first book, what with the wife murder, wrecking ships, putrid throat outbreaks, card cheats, and business scheming. Still quite a bit more character-driven than the show. I'm surprised by how much of a relative non-entity the villain from the show is in the books so far, though I assume that will soon change.

erica_lynn_huberty's review against another edition

5.0

Volume 2 of the Poldark series, this one is every bit as good as the first. Not truly focused enough on Demelza, to be honest, but it's written in the 40's by Mr. W. Graham so... unsurprising. Nevertheless, very good.

spinnerroweok's review against another edition

4.0

Interesting, as was the first. I will continue on.

applehawk's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional medium-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? Yes

4.0