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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
relaxing
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
Always sweet with Rosamund Pilcher
What a delight it has been to re-read this book after so many years!
was just ok, if i did not write down the characters, i would have been confused right from the start, to much family drama, and conflict, and just plain just, would have been a better read with 300 pages less,
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Terminal illness, Grief, Alcohol, War
the images of a calm but fulfilling life, how these rural/secluded spaces cultivate nice dependence/reliance/connections to your neighbors.
The funny role of the nanny/housekeeper vs estate owner...and who is dependent on whom.
I realize they are of another time but it is a bit sad how very second level the women are - dependent on the men for money, possibly admonished for spending too much, having choices taken on their behalf...
The funny role of the nanny/housekeeper vs estate owner...and who is dependent on whom.
I realize they are of another time but it is a bit sad how very second level the women are - dependent on the men for money, possibly admonished for spending too much, having choices taken on their behalf...
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5
I very much enjoy Pilcher. She writes without haste and with a very good turn of phrase. Lots of detail and vibrant description of place. The best surprise I had was in an early chapter when a character from Shell Seekers turns up! And then later Pilcher has Violet Aird recall an encounter with this character's mother. Interconnectedness! What a wonderful surprise.
I very much enjoy Pilcher. She writes without haste and with a very good turn of phrase. Lots of detail and vibrant description of place. The best surprise I had was in an early chapter when a character from Shell Seekers turns up! And then later Pilcher has Violet Aird recall an encounter with this character's mother. Interconnectedness! What a wonderful surprise.
hopeful
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:
Complicated