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jennnafziger's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed the book, even with its dark and sad ending. The characters were detailed and I liked the way they intersected with each other throughout the book. I loved the rich descriptions of Scotland and the village. It is quite a long book, but doesn’t feel cumbersome to read.
jonesam30's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sandra_elaine's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I did not want this book to end. Rose Munda is a fantastic author I wish I could get her books written in the 50s and 60s.
aspygirlsmom_1995's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
gwalt118's review against another edition
5.0
September was the last of Pilcher's "Big Four" that I read. It almost took the top spot as my favorite, but Winter Solstice is staying in that spot. Nevertheless, my goodness. What an absolute gem of a novel. I honestly don't even know where to begin.
The feelings of these characters are almost palpable. I was particularly drawn to the women in this novel, especially Virginia. I enjoyed witnessing her evolution as a wife, as a mother, and especially as a woman. There is an element of suspense in this novel that drives the plot forward, unlike any of the other "Big Four." The suspense revolves around two aspects of the plot - Lottie's mental illness and the state of numerous marriages and love interests.
Lottie's mental illness is portrayed in troubling ways at times, and I had to remind myself that this book was published in 1990 and the story takes place in the 1980s (I think - perhaps earlier). I enjoyed the marriage / love interest angles more than I thought I would. Edmund & Virginia, for all their faults, are my favorite couple.
Thematically, I saw echoes of the work of Kate Chopin - an author who I believe is severely underrated and not discussed nearly enough. This novel is about, among many other things, women who are struggling to make decisions. I became particularly attached to the choices of Pandora and Virginia, who act as foils to each other throughout the novel. I won't say anymore for fear of giving something away, but if you like this themes of this nature, I think you'd enjoy this novel.
I am forever jealous of everyone who gets to experience Pilcher's "Big Four" for the first time, but I will also be a lifelong re-reader of these extraordinary novels.
What a joy it was to read September in September.
The feelings of these characters are almost palpable. I was particularly drawn to the women in this novel, especially Virginia. I enjoyed witnessing her evolution as a wife, as a mother, and especially as a woman. There is an element of suspense in this novel that drives the plot forward, unlike any of the other "Big Four." The suspense revolves around two aspects of the plot - Lottie's mental illness and the state of numerous marriages and love interests.
Lottie's mental illness is portrayed in troubling ways at times, and I had to remind myself that this book was published in 1990 and the story takes place in the 1980s (I think - perhaps earlier). I enjoyed the marriage / love interest angles more than I thought I would. Edmund & Virginia, for all their faults, are my favorite couple.
Thematically, I saw echoes of the work of Kate Chopin - an author who I believe is severely underrated and not discussed nearly enough. This novel is about, among many other things, women who are struggling to make decisions. I became particularly attached to the choices of Pandora and Virginia, who act as foils to each other throughout the novel. I won't say anymore for fear of giving something away, but if you like this themes of this nature, I think you'd enjoy this novel.
I am forever jealous of everyone who gets to experience Pilcher's "Big Four" for the first time, but I will also be a lifelong re-reader of these extraordinary novels.
What a joy it was to read September in September.
ems0613's review against another edition
emotional
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
tzlumy's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Medical trauma
lucinda_rose3's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
carolainam's review against another edition
2.0
1'5* - 2*
Novela costumbrista y romántica (? con mucho drama y salseo, PERO con tintes machistas, detalles homófobos, comentarios gordofóbos y un montón de otras cosas problemáticas (team irlandeses siempre, si no quieres recibir pues no te metas).
Tengo claro que este libro se publicó en una época determinada y escrita por una señora con una edad avanzada pero...
Novela costumbrista y romántica (? con mucho drama y salseo, PERO con tintes machistas, detalles homófobos, comentarios gordofóbos y un montón de otras cosas problemáticas (team irlandeses siempre, si no quieres recibir pues no te metas).
Tengo claro que este libro se publicó en una época determinada y escrita por una señora con una edad avanzada pero...
kimcheel's review against another edition
3.0
A nice read with very little drama or high-stakes conflict. Sometimes, it's exactly what you need. Almost like a palate cleanser.