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Beautifully written and not too dated - Rated
This is a really lovely book about human relationships and how they can change over the course of a lifetime, and how they can be affected by major historical events. Through flashbacks and through her 3 adult children, you learn about Penelope Keeling from when she was a teenager to a 64 year old woman, and ultimately you become emotionally attached to her. The characters are fantastically strong and are either likeable or disagreeable depending on the person and their situation. Places are described beautifully and you can picture Penelope's garden so clearly in your mind. Although this book was written in the 80s, it doesn't feel too dated, other than some odd references to clothes and the language some of the younger characters use (not many teenagers today would call their boyfriends 'Darling'), so I am convinced that readers today who are new to Rosamunde Pilcher would find it very easy to lose themselves in this book.
Fantastic! - Rated
This was one of my mothers and grandmothers favourite authors and as a sulky teenager I found it difficult to get into. However now a mature?! mid twentysomething I could not put it down! A beautifully written story that takes you through such a range of emotions relating to family life. Also being a cornish family ourselves it was something we could all relate to!! A definate must for everyone's book shelf. I can't wait to start her next one.
Good - Rated
I read this book because it was in the Big Read top 100, I wasn't really expecting to like it to be honest. But I did. It tells the story of Penelope Keeling, her children and also contains flashbacks to the past, where we learn of her lost love. This book managed to stir up different emotions in me, switching between liking and hating particular characters. At the beginning I really liked Olivia, but towards the end she began to annoy me, and as greedy as Nancy and Noel were, I found myself almost on their side. I'd recommend this to anyone, I found myself wanting to know what happened and got through it in only a few days.
A never forgotten read! - Rated
Read this when it was first published in 1987. Read it on holiday. It left a huge impression on me and I am now buying it again for my 18 year old daughter to read. I will read it again when she's read it. I know she'll love it, it's one of those books that lives with you. I can still recall the happiness I got from reading it - we all love Cornwall and go there on holiday - my daughter feels an empathy with the place - must be in her genes!! This is a 'must read' for all young (or old) girls.
