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A review by literarypengwyns
Demelza: A Novel of Cornwall, 1788–1790 by Winston Graham
5.0
Solid 5 Stars
Demelza has always been the character that draws me to the series, and the fact that this book is not only named for her, but has so much of her growth, makes it such an enjoyable read for me.
Once again, I find the show is being very closely adapted, but as with most adaptations, we are getting a lot more of the every day details in the original work. I love Verity so much and enjoy reading more about her in this book and more details about her relationship with Captain Blamey. Their first meal together on the eve of their wedding was so sweet.
I also feel like the fevered delusions that Demelza goes through during her sickness were much harder to read than to watch. It was very detailed and horrible and breaks your heart that much more to have her come through it, only to face unimaginable loss.
The pacing in this book picked up and left us with a lot of new story lines to look forward to in the next installment. I can’t wait to continue!
Demelza has always been the character that draws me to the series, and the fact that this book is not only named for her, but has so much of her growth, makes it such an enjoyable read for me.
Once again, I find the show is being very closely adapted, but as with most adaptations, we are getting a lot more of the every day details in the original work. I love Verity so much and enjoy reading more about her in this book and more details about her relationship with Captain Blamey. Their first meal together on the eve of their wedding was so sweet.
I also feel like the fevered delusions that Demelza goes through during her sickness were much harder to read than to watch. It was very detailed and horrible and breaks your heart that much more to have her come through it, only to face unimaginable loss.
The pacing in this book picked up and left us with a lot of new story lines to look forward to in the next installment. I can’t wait to continue!