September
by Rosamunde Pilcher
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Author: Rosamunde PilcherEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1991-07-15
ISBN: 0312924801
Number of pages: 613
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Book Reviews of September
Book Review: "At Home, For Katy, Friday 16th September"
Summary: 3 Stars
September is the major work by Rosamunde Pilcher than I connect with least. The story spans a brief period of months leading up to the September season in Scotland, and the "at home" dance the Steyntons are having for their daughter Katy's twenty-first. Just these brief details show that although the setting is Scotland, the whole narrative is deeply steeped in English culture. The setting is the present day (or was when written), but September is filled with living anachronisms like the shooting season, boarding school for eight year olds, and "at home".
Invitations to the shindig provoke all kinds of feelings in the guests. For the far-flung, it's an opportunity to return to Scotland at a festive time of year. The old reflect on past parties when they were desirable, where they now "look great for their age". The young think about coupling up with the one they're with or with one they haven't met yet.
Little hints turn into cryptic discussions of Something that happened in the past, Something that drove the Steyntons and Balmerinos apart - Something involving the prodigal sister Pandora. There are all kinds of sub-plots involving romance between multiple couples, marital challenges, and so on.
September is a very engaging story, but I could not connect with any of the women in the story or relate to the issues facing any of the men. Despite all the loving detail of the families and community, it's a miss for me. I can see how this could be some people's favorite book as it whisks you into a world of contemporary privilege that's very grounded in real life. For me it was too... dare I say it, elitist. Had it been set in the past I would have enjoyed it more. At least it met the literary challenge of teaching me something about myself, however unintended.
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