Reviews

Ripening Seed by Roger Senhouse, Colette

ivostarr's review

4.0

I think this short novel would be a great introduction to anyone who is curious about Colette. I'm just going to repeat myself in terms of what I love about her and her writing. Just go and discover Colette. You won't regret it.

hannah_sz's review

adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

partimpimpim's review against another edition

emotional

5.0

catoliveira's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

abibabibook's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

bustareads's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

3.0

did not like the ending, however i loved the beautiful coastal imagery 

janson's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

Melodrama and drama, I apparently struggle when both are heavy appliqué.

skyealexandra's review

reflective medium-paced

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

3.25

evieparnham's review

reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

carolanncdematos's review

5.0

I am still able to vividly remember my first brushes with love. I remember the awkwardness, the pain, the confusion and the uncontrollable desires – as I am sure most individuals can. First love and the first flurried awakenings of passion is something that all feel – no matter age, gender or generation. To float through the pages of Colette’s ‘Ripening Seed’ is to revisit this time in life, except with a great deal more beauty and poetry. The reader is able to easily relate to her budding young lovers and see themselves – youthful again – in their eyes.

The premise of the story is thus – Philippe and Vinca, 16 and 15 respectively, have grown up together and loved each other all their lives albeit in what is arguably a very innocent and childlike fashion. However, as the young couple experience the aging and growth of both body and mind, their feelings and desires begin to change and mature – as they are.

Vinca is the more quiet of the pair. She is younger, less ambitious, more apt to listening to her elders, more patient, and has given her young heart – in every sense of the word – to Philippe. She perseveres through Philippe’s moods and growing pains with grace and acceptance; for even through Philippe’s changeable mien, she is just pleased to have him near. READ MORE

Explore Carolann's entire bookshelf at Her Literary Salon