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This is difficult for me to rate. I kept being pulled in and out of the story while reading. I would really start to get invested, and then I'd get really bored. I loved the cozy, atmospheric setting, and there were some really touching scenes of the characters connecting with one another. But then it was contrasted with a harsh, bitter coldness that was hard for me to grasp. I was really mad toward the end of the book, which greatly affected my enjoyment of it.

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hopeful reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Pre - 3X Originally read September before reading The Shell Seekers. 2nd time reading, I didn't realize that Noel is Penelope from The Shell Seekers son. I didn't like Noel in The Shell Seekers, He's all ways out for himself. I vaguely remember him as just falling into a relationship in September because he was tired of dating. This time as I have just finished reading The Shell Seekers it will be interesting to see what I think.

3X Update Mino Spoilers - Having just read The Shell Seekers, I very much enjoyed the mentions of Penelope Keating in September. Especially Violet Aird reminiscing about meeting Penelope. As for Noel, he did have some character growth. But there was still a lot of selfishness and greed in him. He was more in love with the life style than Alexa. I'm reminded of something his sister Olivia said in The Shell Seekers. That Noel would end up married to some 'rich, well connected girl who would worship and adore him and to whom he would be consistently unfaithful. I honestly felt like he would have had an affair with Panadora if given the chance.

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Still remains a 4 Star read for me. I mostly listened to audio Lottie is downright creepy. Henry was incredibly whiny. Wasn't particularly interested in that part of the story. Loved setting, party, Archie and Isabell storyline. Violet was my favorite. Spunky older ladies are my favorite things in Rosamunde Pilcher books.

2X Rereading along the Timeline. Actually begins in May.
#RosuamundePilcherInEverySeason

1X Gentle read. Perfect choice to take along on my vacation to Scotland. Beautifully descriptive. Plucky older women characters. Bit dated in places.

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yasmine_w's review against another edition

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reflective

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? Complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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debsonthecouchwabook's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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emotional hopeful reflective relaxing medium-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? Complicated

5.0

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angelaf's review against another edition

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hopeful reflective relaxing medium-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? Yes

4.0

I love the soothing tone of a Rosamunde Pilcher novel. Plot happens, characters develop, but always with a calming feel. In September, multi-generational families and friends gather in Scotland for a grand dance. Of course, old wounds are reopened and secrets are revealed. Read if you enjoy: family sagas, Scottish settings, multi-generational families, complicated relationships

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medium-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? Yes

4.5

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