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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
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:
Yes
I always love Pilcher's cozy writing & characters (especially the older women) but this was my least favorite of Pilcher's books. The story sort of dragged for me and I wasn't as invested in the characters. Was also confusing with similarly-named characters
relaxing
slow-paced
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Septiembre es la primera novela que leo de Rosamund Pilcher, aunque había oído el nombre de la autora muchísimas veces. Ha sido una lectura totalmente diferente a lo que esperaba cuando leí la sinopsis. Se trata de una novela coral, en la que es más importante el proceso que el evento "esperado". Septiembre habla de la vida, de cómo nos afectan los sucesos, de los errores, de la aceptación y de cómo influye el entorno, la educación y el tiempo en las personas. He tardado más de lo que esperaba en leerla y a veces se me ha hecho pesada, pero una vez terminada me he dado cuenta de que me ha gustado mucho. Por supuesto, tengo algún que otro pero, como el pensamiento de algunos personajes o las expresiones de la autora. Pero supongo que en el contexto y en la piel de la autora (una señora que podría ser mi abuela) pues no desentona mucho. Eso sí, creo que no es un libro para todo el mundo y que si lo hubiera leído hace unos años, no me hubiera gustado nada. Además, tengo que añadir que me he reído mucho en algunas situaciones y que Archie Balmerino es una de mis personas ficticias favoritas.
slow-paced
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Rosamund Pilcher is a master of setting a seasonal tone for her stories. Her books encourage you to slow down, appreciate the richness of the setting, focus on the pleasures of conversation and the relationships between the characters.
I wasn’t as invested in the characters of “September” as I was when reading Pilcher's “Winter Solstice,” but this book provided the seasonal setting I was craving.
I wasn’t as invested in the characters of “September” as I was when reading Pilcher's “Winter Solstice,” but this book provided the seasonal setting I was craving.
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Pre - 3X Originally read September before reading The Shell Seekers. 2nd time reading, I didn't realize that Noel is Penelope from The Shell Seekers son. I didn't like Noel in The Shell Seekers, He's all ways out for himself. I vaguely remember him as just falling into a relationship in September because he was tired of dating. This time as I have just finished reading The Shell Seekers it will be interesting to see what I think.
3X Update Minor Spoilers - Having just read The Shell Seekers, I very much enjoyed the mentions of Penelope Keating in September. Especially Violet Aird reminiscing about meeting Penelope. As for Noel, he did have some character growth. But there was still a lot of selfishness and greed in him. He was more in love with the life style than Alexa. I'm reminded of something his sister Olivia said in The Shell Seekers. That Noel would end up married to some 'rich, well connected girl who would worship and adore him and to whom he would be consistently unfaithful. I honestly felt like he would have had an affair with Panadora if given the chance.
End of Spoilers
Still remains a 4 Star read for me. I mostly listened to audio Lottie is downright creepy. Henry was incredibly whiny. Wasn't particularly interested in that part of the story. Loved setting, party, Archie and Isabell storyline. Violet was my favorite. Spunky older ladies are my favorite things in Rosamunde Pilcher books.
2X Rereading along the Timeline. Actually begins in May.
#RosuamundePilcherInEverySeason
1X Gentle read. Perfect choice to take along on my vacation to Scotland. Beautifully descriptive. Plucky older women characters. Bit dated in places.
3X Update Minor Spoilers - Having just read The Shell Seekers, I very much enjoyed the mentions of Penelope Keating in September. Especially Violet Aird reminiscing about meeting Penelope. As for Noel, he did have some character growth. But there was still a lot of selfishness and greed in him. He was more in love with the life style than Alexa. I'm reminded of something his sister Olivia said in The Shell Seekers. That Noel would end up married to some 'rich, well connected girl who would worship and adore him and to whom he would be consistently unfaithful. I honestly felt like he would have had an affair with Panadora if given the chance.
End of Spoilers
Still remains a 4 Star read for me. I mostly listened to audio Lottie is downright creepy. Henry was incredibly whiny. Wasn't particularly interested in that part of the story. Loved setting, party, Archie and Isabell storyline. Violet was my favorite. Spunky older ladies are my favorite things in Rosamunde Pilcher books.
2X Rereading along the Timeline. Actually begins in May.
#RosuamundePilcherInEverySeason
1X Gentle read. Perfect choice to take along on my vacation to Scotland. Beautifully descriptive. Plucky older women characters. Bit dated in places.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide