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thatmumwholovestoread's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
wendyh65's review against another edition
4.0
This was my review for Kaiwaka Library...
I knew Lesley Pearse was a popular author amongst our library members when I picked up this book, so expected to like it - but did not expect to be drawn into it as I was, not wanting to put it down until it was finished. It was very easy to read, and despite the tragedy in it was a lovely story. I have no hesitation in recommending it.
I knew Lesley Pearse was a popular author amongst our library members when I picked up this book, so expected to like it - but did not expect to be drawn into it as I was, not wanting to put it down until it was finished. It was very easy to read, and despite the tragedy in it was a lovely story. I have no hesitation in recommending it.
novelesque_life's review against another edition
2.0
2 STARS
"How far would you go to discover your true identity?
Camellia Norton is orphaned at fifteen when her mother's body is fished from a river in rural Sussex. And when she discovers a cache of letters amongst her mother's effects she realises that the past she has always been so sure of has been built on a tissue of lies.
Devastated, she runs away to London, and loses herself in a metropolis that offers opportunity, temptation and danger, especially to a young girl hungry for love and acceptance.
But her past won't stay buried forever, and eventually Camellia begins the long journey towards uncovering the truth about her background, and also, ultimately, about herself." (From Amazon)
I read this during my Danielle Steel and VC Andrews days so liked it. It is basically an orphan's whose life goes bad to worse and then is redeemed at the end.
"How far would you go to discover your true identity?
Camellia Norton is orphaned at fifteen when her mother's body is fished from a river in rural Sussex. And when she discovers a cache of letters amongst her mother's effects she realises that the past she has always been so sure of has been built on a tissue of lies.
Devastated, she runs away to London, and loses herself in a metropolis that offers opportunity, temptation and danger, especially to a young girl hungry for love and acceptance.
But her past won't stay buried forever, and eventually Camellia begins the long journey towards uncovering the truth about her background, and also, ultimately, about herself." (From Amazon)
I read this during my Danielle Steel and VC Andrews days so liked it. It is basically an orphan's whose life goes bad to worse and then is redeemed at the end.
_tabae's review against another edition
5.0
Wieder ein wunderschöner Roman von Lesley Pearse. Kein einfacher Liebesroman sondern gleichzeitig so viel mehr mit einer unheimlich starken Protagonistin (wie in eigentlich all ihren Romanen). Besonders gefreut hat es mich, als mir klar wurde dass die Handlung zu dem Roman “Als wir Freundinnen waren“ gehört. Das war das erste Werk,das ich von Pearse gelesen habe und das mich für sie und ihre Geschichten begeisterte!
samslifeinbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Once again Lesley Pearse tells basically the same story with a different character. The leading lady is always a good-natured, yet strong dreamer. She ALWAYS has a talent e.g. singing, acting, dancing. She is always raped or sexually abused (that is a little disturbing) and she always has a disadvantaged childhood and/or background. But everything always ends up working out in the end and she always gets the guy.
scottishlindsay's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
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
4.0
ainnekimberlene's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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