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A review by melanie_books
Ross Poldark by Winston Graham
4.0
Ross Poldark returns to Cornwall after fighting in America to discover that his father has died, his house is in disrepair, and his first love, Elizabeth, is engaged to his cousin. Feeling forlorn, he hides himself away at Nampara and prepares to open his mine Wheal Leisure. Shortly after arriving home, he saves a young woman named Demelza and brings her home as his kitchen maid.
I've been a fan of Masterpiece's Poldark TV series on PBS for a couple of years now but I'm really glad that I finally started reading the book series (and that I have a couple more in my queue that I will read soon!) While the show moves quite fast, I loved the slow-burn of Ross & Demelza's relationship in the book - they way they slowly come to realize and acknowledge their love for one another. There isn't actually a lot of dialogue in the book but I never felt bogged down with the narration. The characters are delightful as is the way Winston Graham delves into their thoughts and emotions throughout the story. I will definitely be reading more of the Poldark books!
I've been a fan of Masterpiece's Poldark TV series on PBS for a couple of years now but I'm really glad that I finally started reading the book series (and that I have a couple more in my queue that I will read soon!) While the show moves quite fast, I loved the slow-burn of Ross & Demelza's relationship in the book - they way they slowly come to realize and acknowledge their love for one another. There isn't actually a lot of dialogue in the book but I never felt bogged down with the narration. The characters are delightful as is the way Winston Graham delves into their thoughts and emotions throughout the story. I will definitely be reading more of the Poldark books!