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terrimarshall's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed another Rosamunde Pilcher book.Not as good as The Shell Seekers but enjoyable nonetheless. Her books have a cozy feel to them that I find comforting, and I loved her descriptions of the Scottish countryside with estates and cozy cottages and gardens.
tobyyy's review against another edition
5.0
I love Rosamunde Pilcher. I was first introduced to her years ago but I can’t remember how or why or which book of hers I fell in love with.
Anyway, this book has been on my TBR since 2015, and I finally borrowed it from my library after a legit 25-week wait time for the hold. This is a shockingly popular book for not being a new novel.
Overall, the plot is not very deep or very original. However, it’s Pilcher’s writing style, characters, and strong sense of setting/place that really makes this book shine. I’d probably categorize it as “women’s fiction” except I HATE that categorization. It’s much more “relationship fiction” in that it deals with various relationships within four families in a small town in Scotland, and how the past and present collide when Verena Steynton decides to throw a ball for her daughter Katy, and various members of the family have to prepare for it (including coming home from overseas).
Content warning: Suicide.
The ending was a little abrupt and honestly quite unexpected but somehow it worked fairly well with the overall story. Definitely want to read more by Pilcher though, I’ve whetted my appetite now and have missed her beautiful writing style!
Anyway, this book has been on my TBR since 2015, and I finally borrowed it from my library after a legit 25-week wait time for the hold. This is a shockingly popular book for not being a new novel.
Overall, the plot is not very deep or very original. However, it’s Pilcher’s writing style, characters, and strong sense of setting/place that really makes this book shine. I’d probably categorize it as “women’s fiction” except I HATE that categorization. It’s much more “relationship fiction” in that it deals with various relationships within four families in a small town in Scotland, and how the past and present collide when Verena Steynton decides to throw a ball for her daughter Katy, and various members of the family have to prepare for it (including coming home from overseas).
Content warning: Suicide.
The ending was a little abrupt and honestly quite unexpected but somehow it worked fairly well with the overall story. Definitely want to read more by Pilcher though, I’ve whetted my appetite now and have missed her beautiful writing style!
slc54hiwi's review against another edition
4.0
Like many sequels, September doesn't quite meet the standard of its predecessor but I enjoyed it nonetheless. It was interesting to see Noel - a selfish jerk in the first book - become a decent young man in this one. Another Pilcher note: I have always enjoyed Pilcher's descriptions of food & meals; this book has some good ones, including the account of Noel's first meal with Alexa.
socorrobaptista's review against another edition
4.0
Uma narrativa maravilhosa, emocionante, cheia de encontros e desencontros, conflitos familiares, amizade e amor, com um final que, embora envolvido em um triste acontecimento, nos traz uma ideia de fechamento, de "happy ending". Gostei imensamente.
katelynprice's review against another edition
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Cancer, Cursing, Infidelity, Grief, and War
Minor: Alcohol
solaana's review against another edition
5.0
I like when characters from one book show up in another, and are totally redeemed. Yay Noel!