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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed Ross Poldark but I can't say the same for Demelza. I knew what was going to happen because I had watched the tv series but I don't think that is what dampened my enjoyment of the book. There were parts that seriously lagged for me and if I'm being honest the mining and smelting company just aren't that interesting to me as a reader. Debating reading more of the books. I'm concerned the series is going to become too much of a soap opera.
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
Listened to the audiobook, read by Clare Corbett.
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
relaxing
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
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;
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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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!
https://wordpress.com/view/carolshessonovel.wordpress.com
I have a thing for the late 1700s, and I enjoyed this just as much as the first in the series. I like reading about their daily life and their ups and downs, and then have the hints of historical happenings like the french revolution in the background.
The women in the series are well written, but I feel the cases of Keren and Verity and Captain Blamey are a bit disturbing from a modern point of view. That Keren could blame herself for what happened to here may have been a dominant view of the time, as even today some would at least partially blame her. But I question whether the author himself meant she was to blame, or if he is just trying to recreat opinions of the 1700s.
As for Verity, when I'm reading the book I want her to end up with Captain Blamey and find happiness there. But when I actually think of Captain Blamey's background I fully support Francis in not wanting that marriage. Marrying someone who killed his previous wife is a bad idea. The book gives me somewhat a feeling that it's not such a big deal as he has seen the error of his ways. No, just no.
Even though the stories of Keren and Verity gives me a bad feeling, I enjoy the rest of the story and will definitely also read the third book.
The women in the series are well written, but I feel the cases of Keren and Verity and Captain Blamey are a bit disturbing from a modern point of view. That Keren could blame herself for what happened to here may have been a dominant view of the time, as even today some would at least partially blame her. But I question whether the author himself meant she was to blame, or if he is just trying to recreat opinions of the 1700s.
As for Verity, when I'm reading the book I want her to end up with Captain Blamey and find happiness there. But when I actually think of Captain Blamey's background I fully support Francis in not wanting that marriage. Marrying someone who killed his previous wife is a bad idea. The book gives me somewhat a feeling that it's not such a big deal as he has seen the error of his ways. No, just no.
Even though the stories of Keren and Verity gives me a bad feeling, I enjoy the rest of the story and will definitely also read the third book.