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erinvaca's review against another edition
4.0
I started reading this series after watching the TV show and got hooked. The characters are well-drawn and the period detail is excellent. I will probably go through the entire series as it is excellent "relaxation reading".
melbsreads's review against another edition
4.0
Trigger warnings: death, murder, riots, shipwreck,
I don't feel like I enjoyed this one as much as the first one, but I think that might be at least partially because I haven't finished season 1 of the TV show yet and therefore didn't know everything that was going to happen before it happened. Add in the fact that a lot of the story here is caught up in copper smelting and there were definitely moments when the story dragged.
All of that being said, I still really enjoyed this. I love the characters and it's definitely a page turner. The writing is pretty solid and there's less misogyny than I would have expected given that it was written a) by a white man b) in the 1940s and c) it's set in the 1780s. Will I keep reading the series? Yes. Will I keep reading it, like, NOW? Probably not. But I'll definitely keep reading.
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medical crisis, strangulation, cheating, death of a spouse, death of a child, medical crisis, gambling, alcohol abuseI don't feel like I enjoyed this one as much as the first one, but I think that might be at least partially because I haven't finished season 1 of the TV show yet and therefore didn't know everything that was going to happen before it happened. Add in the fact that a lot of the story here is caught up in copper smelting and there were definitely moments when the story dragged.
All of that being said, I still really enjoyed this. I love the characters and it's definitely a page turner. The writing is pretty solid and there's less misogyny than I would have expected given that it was written a) by a white man b) in the 1940s and c) it's set in the 1780s. Will I keep reading the series? Yes. Will I keep reading it, like, NOW? Probably not. But I'll definitely keep reading.
imi_howe's review against another edition
4.0
This is a fitting second book to the first that I loved so much. Its so sweet and bitter all at once. The descriptions of Cornwall are amazing, and fits perfectly with the simple storylines, which are still so haunting and meaningful at the same time. Great read.
tillyp's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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? No
3.75
stephb413's review against another edition
4.0
The storytelling and characters are just fantastic and beautiful. However I already watched the television series which very closely follows the and books so I mostly just keep picturing the series as if I'm watching repeats. So that's annoying but completely my own fault as I thought it would be impossible to read all the books and was anxious to get watch the tv version. Honestly in hindsight I have enjoyed the last two books so much that I think it would not be much of a challenge to read them all as the books are just so lovely. So if you have the self-restraint, I very much admire you and think holding off the tv series would be extremely beneficial to truly appreciate the writing. For me, I guess I'll just be grateful the books and film adaptations are very enjoyable.
cant_stop_reading's review against another edition
3.5
Took me a while a finish this but I did really enjoy it. I didn't enjoy it as much as the first one purely due to some parts dragging on for a bit too long and the book being quite thick. Looking forward to reading the next book of the series
henwen3's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this as well. It’s nice to see more from Deleza’s perspective and her stresses trying to assume the role as Ross’s wife. You also experience her pain as she sorts out what family loyalty means and loses those dear to her. Further involvement of characters like Verity and Dr Ennis is also great. I think a lot of the people really have to sort out what loyalty means to them, maybe that’s the larger theme of this work. Ross is a mess as always though!
goannelies's review against another edition
3.0
Demelza has just given birth to their daughter Julia and wishes to celebrate the occasion with a double baptismal party, one for Ross’ elite relations and one for their friends and Demelza’s family. But when her father pops up during the wrong party, Demelza hides away from shame. Her next undertaking is to bring cousin Verity and captain Blamey together again. For this, she has to go against her husband’s wishes. In the meantime, Ross has established the new Carnermore Copper Company to save the mines in Cornwall. In this he faces the Warleggans as his enemy. At the same time a young girl named Keren arrives with a theater group and the miner Mark Daniel falls in love with her.
I wasn’t sure if I wanted to read on with this series, after having read the first part ‘Ross Poldark‘. I enjoyed it but I would have liked more action. Still, I started Demelza because I needed a light read and now I can say that I enjoyed it more than the first book. The story felt more mature with different plotlines that all come together at the end. It was also easier to read that way. The book has been written in 1946 but the writing is still compelling.
I loved Demelza’s character development. In this book she turns into a young women who tries to please everyone around her and learns a few hard lessons in that regard. You feel her struggle trying to fit in while comparing herself to the high-bred and beautiful Elizabeth. I knew what would happen at the end of this novel, as I have already seen the BBC series. There is a lot of tragedy which still broke my heart.
Ross is the imperfect hero who I loathed and loved at the same time. In this book, we finally get introduced to Dwight Enys, my favourite from the series. His character still needs to develop further and for that I look forward to reading Jeremy Poldark, the next installment in this series.
Dutch review:
Demelza is het tweede boek in de Poldark saga en begint met de geboorte van Ross en Demelza's dochter Julia. Demelza heeft moeite met zich een plaats te zoeken tussen de 'elite' en organiseert daarom een dubbel doopfeest, maar wanneer haar vader opduikt tijdens het foute feest is het hek van de dam. Demelza probeert ook Verity en kapitein Blamey opnieuw bij elkaar te brengen, achter de rug van haar man. Ondertussen sticht Ross de Carnermore Copper Company om zijn eigen mijn en die van zijn vennoten te redden van de ondergang. Maar dat laten we Warleggans niet zomaar gebeuren. In het dorp komt een groep acteurs aan en Mark Daniel laat zijn oog vallen op de knappe Keren.
Ik heb erg genoten van dit boek, omdat ik het gevoel heb dat het een pak beter was dan het eerste. Er zijn heel veel verschillende plotlijnen die mooi samen komen op het einde. Dat maakt het allemaal wat leesbaarder. Demelza wordt stilaan volwassen en haar ontwikkeling is mooi om volgen. Het boek bouwt op naar een tragedie die je hart in stukken breekt.
Ross blijft de imperfecte held die ik soms niet kan uitstaan, maar waar je toch ook voor valt. In dit boek doet Dwight Enys zijn intrede, zijn karakter moet nog wat groeien.
Zijn de boeken beter dan de serie? Ik denk het niet. Maar ze lezen wel fijn weg.
I wasn’t sure if I wanted to read on with this series, after having read the first part ‘Ross Poldark‘. I enjoyed it but I would have liked more action. Still, I started Demelza because I needed a light read and now I can say that I enjoyed it more than the first book. The story felt more mature with different plotlines that all come together at the end. It was also easier to read that way. The book has been written in 1946 but the writing is still compelling.
I loved Demelza’s character development. In this book she turns into a young women who tries to please everyone around her and learns a few hard lessons in that regard. You feel her struggle trying to fit in while comparing herself to the high-bred and beautiful Elizabeth. I knew what would happen at the end of this novel, as I have already seen the BBC series. There is a lot of tragedy which still broke my heart.
Ross is the imperfect hero who I loathed and loved at the same time. In this book, we finally get introduced to Dwight Enys, my favourite from the series. His character still needs to develop further and for that I look forward to reading Jeremy Poldark, the next installment in this series.
Dutch review:
Demelza is het tweede boek in de Poldark saga en begint met de geboorte van Ross en Demelza's dochter Julia. Demelza heeft moeite met zich een plaats te zoeken tussen de 'elite' en organiseert daarom een dubbel doopfeest, maar wanneer haar vader opduikt tijdens het foute feest is het hek van de dam. Demelza probeert ook Verity en kapitein Blamey opnieuw bij elkaar te brengen, achter de rug van haar man. Ondertussen sticht Ross de Carnermore Copper Company om zijn eigen mijn en die van zijn vennoten te redden van de ondergang. Maar dat laten we Warleggans niet zomaar gebeuren. In het dorp komt een groep acteurs aan en Mark Daniel laat zijn oog vallen op de knappe Keren.
Ik heb erg genoten van dit boek, omdat ik het gevoel heb dat het een pak beter was dan het eerste. Er zijn heel veel verschillende plotlijnen die mooi samen komen op het einde. Dat maakt het allemaal wat leesbaarder. Demelza wordt stilaan volwassen en haar ontwikkeling is mooi om volgen. Het boek bouwt op naar een tragedie die je hart in stukken breekt.
Ross blijft de imperfecte held die ik soms niet kan uitstaan, maar waar je toch ook voor valt. In dit boek doet Dwight Enys zijn intrede, zijn karakter moet nog wat groeien.
Zijn de boeken beter dan de serie? Ik denk het niet. Maar ze lezen wel fijn weg.
selefa's review
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0