September by Rosamunde Pilcher Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of September
Book Review: September by Rosamunde Pilcher
Summary: 5 Stars
An incredibly marvelous read. Ms. Pilcher is one of our finest authors; her characters are all "real". Her books are always very hard to put down once started.Book Review: The worst book I've ever read
Summary: 1 Stars
The only reason I've even made it halfway through this book is that I picked it up for free and, unfortunately, English-language books are hard to come by where I live. But this morning I nearly flung it into the trash because it is so horrible. The plot is basically non-existent (the entire novel turns on the fact that there's going to be a party and all of the women are really excited about buying themselves new dresses)and the writing is abysmal. It's basically nauseatingly romantic pap. It's not even amusing in the way that Harlequin romances or real bodice-rippers are. It's just dull. Most people would probably be able to intuit all this just from the cover design, but I thought I'd issue out a warning for those who sometimes like to "slum it" with a brainless novel in the W.C. - this book does not even measure up to W.C. level - unless you've run out of T.P.Book Review: Travel to Scotland
Summary: 3 Stars
I enjoyed learning about Scottish traditions and the countryside north of Britain.However, plot is nonexistant, and there's really no story to speak of other than the upper-class, clannish Scots going about their daily lives and traditions during the early autumn.
Still, I love learning about distant peoples and foreign lands and sort of travelling without having to leave my living room couch. This is a better way to learn about a foreign land and its people than, say, reading a guidebook.
But for the lack of any action, Rosamunde Pilcher's writing is highly literate and very reader-friendly. She has a very detailed way of describing the scenery and atmosphere which strangely does not bore.
If you enjoy modern English authors like Ian McEwan (Atonement) and like a British-sort of banter without suspense, peril, or action, then you'd like this.
Although there was nothing much going on plot-wise, and none of the characters were ever in any jeopardy or peril....I still loved Pilcher's intimate descriptions of the daily minutae of Scottish life.
This is my first Rosamunde Pilcher. Because of her writing style, and even with only 3 stars, I am still planning to read more by her.
Book Review: Worthy sequel to "The Shell Seekers"
Summary: 5 Stars
I just adore "The Shell Seekers" which I consider Ms Pilcher's finest book and indeed one of my all time favourites. So I picked up this book with a great deal of anticipation.I am pleased to say that this book is more than a worthy successor - if indeed successor is the right word. Of course there is the carry over of some characters, but it is more of a sideways step than a straight out continuation. It can genuinely hold its own if read without knowing "The Shell Seekers".
It is a fine novel, well written and with an interesting and constantly moving plot. I recommend it for a lazy weekend and a comfortable sofa!
Book Review: You'll long for Scotland
Summary: 4 Stars
I received this book as a gift from someone who knew I loved The Shell Seekers. It's different from that book, but the characters are engaging, and the plot is not as obvious as in some romance type novels. The descriptions of Scotland are fabulous!