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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed this book.
The characters are so well written and the descriptions are great.
I loved the scottish village feel to this book and it was such a cosy festive read.
Would recommend this book
The characters are so well written and the descriptions are great.
I loved the scottish village feel to this book and it was such a cosy festive read.
Would recommend this book
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I read this because it was recommended by someone whose opinion I trust and was disappointed. I was engaged and stuck with it for the cozy sense of place created by detailed descriptions of everything from the layout of homes down to exactly how the endless cups of tea were poured. The world building was wonderful, but the character development was awful and the plot was questionable. All of the main “good” female characters were defined mainly by not being like other “bad” female characters. Not like other girls. There’s a tragedy early on caused by drunk driving, and the characters cast some judgement on that behavior but still rarely say no to a drink before driving in the snow. There is so much drinking! Those are the worst of my grievances but there are many.. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator overacted and didn’t help.
Despite the negative review I now find myself fully in the holiday mood and even made a gingerbread loaf yesterday.
Despite the negative review I now find myself fully in the holiday mood and even made a gingerbread loaf yesterday.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Good book. I liked how the author gathered a bunch of interesting and slightly quirky characters together and built this story. And I enjoy reading books set in the UK, for the culture and language differences.
December 17, 2023
I took my time reading this the second time through, but it still didn't last long enough. I didn't want to say goodbye! I adore the characters in this novel and the story of love, loss, friendship and found family is perfectly touching for this time of year. Pilcher's writing is heartwarming and cozy in a way no one else's is. I love it and want to inhabit the world she creates. Looking forward to revisiting this novel and these characters many times in holiday seasons to come.
January 2, 2022:
I never wanted this to end! I could've happily read another 500 pages about these endearing characters' lives. Rosamunde Pilcher's writing is so warm and wonderful, full of genuine emotion and cozy domestic details that are the literary equivalent of being wrapped up in a warm blanket and handed the most delicious mug of hot chocolate. This was the perfect book for the end of one year and the beginning of another. Five stars.
I took my time reading this the second time through, but it still didn't last long enough. I didn't want to say goodbye! I adore the characters in this novel and the story of love, loss, friendship and found family is perfectly touching for this time of year. Pilcher's writing is heartwarming and cozy in a way no one else's is. I love it and want to inhabit the world she creates. Looking forward to revisiting this novel and these characters many times in holiday seasons to come.
January 2, 2022:
I never wanted this to end! I could've happily read another 500 pages about these endearing characters' lives. Rosamunde Pilcher's writing is so warm and wonderful, full of genuine emotion and cozy domestic details that are the literary equivalent of being wrapped up in a warm blanket and handed the most delicious mug of hot chocolate. This was the perfect book for the end of one year and the beginning of another. Five stars.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
"Tenía la sensación de estar a bordo de un barco, aislado del resto del mundo pero en estrecha unión con los demás pasajeros, unos desconocidos que lentamente iban convirtiéndose en personas tan cercanas como la familia de la que carecía. La casa, como ese barco, los albergaba a todos, y lo hacía con cierta gentileza, como satisfecha de sentir otra vez ocupadas las espaciosas habitaciones, abiertas las puertas, encendidos los fuegos, de sentir en su interior, voces y pasos. "
Solsticio de invierno, 2000
Rosamunde Pilcher
@plazayjanes
Traducción de Carlos Milla Soler
Diversos personajes convergen en un plácido pueblecito escocés en la víspera de Navidad.
Han llegado a Creagan por diferentes motivos y encuentran acomodo en la antigua casa del administrador, que poco a poco se llena de vida, tertulias, comidas y confidencias compartidas.
Oscar Blundell huye del dolor de la muerte inesperada de sus seres queridos y acompañado de Elfrida, una nueva amistad, se refugia en los paisajes amables y felices de su niñez y juventud.
Carrie deja atrás una etapa de su vida y mientras busca asentarse, acoge bajo su ala protectora a su joven sobrina Lucy, cuyos padres no cuentan con ella en sus nuevas vidas.
Y finalmente Sam, de vuelta de su aventura americana, regresa a sus raíces y empieza a recobrar de nuevo la pasión por vivir.
Una historia intimista y emotiva que te va envolviendo con sus hermosas descripciones de paisajes, personajes y lugares y te hace sentir como en casa.
Sin duda, una de mis mejores lecturas del año compartida en #lecturasconjuntasraquellectora
#wintersolstice #solsticiodeinvierno #rosamundepilcher #leeresvivir #leermola #leoautoras #womenwriters
Solsticio de invierno, 2000
Rosamunde Pilcher
@plazayjanes
Traducción de Carlos Milla Soler
Diversos personajes convergen en un plácido pueblecito escocés en la víspera de Navidad.
Han llegado a Creagan por diferentes motivos y encuentran acomodo en la antigua casa del administrador, que poco a poco se llena de vida, tertulias, comidas y confidencias compartidas.
Oscar Blundell huye del dolor de la muerte inesperada de sus seres queridos y acompañado de Elfrida, una nueva amistad, se refugia en los paisajes amables y felices de su niñez y juventud.
Carrie deja atrás una etapa de su vida y mientras busca asentarse, acoge bajo su ala protectora a su joven sobrina Lucy, cuyos padres no cuentan con ella en sus nuevas vidas.
Y finalmente Sam, de vuelta de su aventura americana, regresa a sus raíces y empieza a recobrar de nuevo la pasión por vivir.
Una historia intimista y emotiva que te va envolviendo con sus hermosas descripciones de paisajes, personajes y lugares y te hace sentir como en casa.
Sin duda, una de mis mejores lecturas del año compartida en #lecturasconjuntasraquellectora
#wintersolstice #solsticiodeinvierno #rosamundepilcher #leeresvivir #leermola #leoautoras #womenwriters
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
slow-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:
No
Read this during Christmas time. It took awhile to get going and the plot is slow and meandering. It's about a group of people with tenuous connections staying in a cozy and inviting home in Scotland during Christmas. It's heartwarming and has a nice ending. Perfect book for Christmas/wintertime.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced