Reviews

September by Rosamunde Pilcher

bridgettes_books's review against another edition

emotional mysterious relaxing slow-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

4.0

kellydemchuk's review against another edition

3.75

I always love Pilcher's cozy writing & characters (especially the older women) but this was my least favorite of Pilcher's books. The story sort of dragged for me and I wasn't as invested in the characters. Was also confusing with similarly-named characters

lelly's review against another edition

relaxing slow-paced

4.0

ditte's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted relaxing

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

3.0

dosyveintidos's review against another edition

4.0

Septiembre es la primera novela que leo de Rosamund Pilcher, aunque había oído el nombre de la autora muchísimas veces. Ha sido una lectura totalmente diferente a lo que esperaba cuando leí la sinopsis. Se trata de una novela coral, en la que es más importante el proceso que el evento "esperado". Septiembre habla de la vida, de cómo nos afectan los sucesos, de los errores, de la aceptación y de cómo influye el entorno, la educación y el tiempo en las personas. He tardado más de lo que esperaba en leerla y a veces se me ha hecho pesada, pero una vez terminada me he dado cuenta de que me ha gustado mucho. Por supuesto, tengo algún que otro pero, como el pensamiento de algunos personajes o las expresiones de la autora. Pero supongo que en el contexto y en la piel de la autora (una señora que podría ser mi abuela) pues no desentona mucho. Eso sí, creo que no es un libro para todo el mundo y que si lo hubiera leído hace unos años, no me hubiera gustado nada. Además, tengo que añadir que me he reído mucho en algunas situaciones y que Archie Balmerino es una de mis personas ficticias favoritas.

windmillofwords's review against another edition

slow-paced

2.5

melindamoor's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.0

mtreads719's review against another edition

reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

artist_lace's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Rosamund Pilcher is a master of setting a seasonal tone for her stories. Her books encourage you to slow down, appreciate the richness of the setting, focus on the pleasures of conversation and the relationships between the characters.

I wasn’t as invested in the characters of “September” as I was when  reading Pilcher's “Winter Solstice,” but this book provided the seasonal setting I was craving.

crinolinelaphroaig's review against another edition

hopeful reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide