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jomamaliza's review
3.0
Beautiful storytelling
I loved the language and descriptions used in this novel. The narration was also splendid. Kind of a lackluster ending though, this four stars and not five.
I loved the language and descriptions used in this novel. The narration was also splendid. Kind of a lackluster ending though, this four stars and not five.
nikkissaw's review
4.0
4.5 stars… I really enjoyed the story but agree with other reviewers that there are so many loose ends that never are explained. I wish the author spent a little more time tying up those loose ends rather than describing every food and drink item in the detail that she did. However, being a food lover myself I appreciated her ability to describe the flavors so well that I could almost taste them myself. Overall I did love the story and the ending. Planning on trying another book by this author.
jennette_danyelle's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
jennette_danyelle's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
luciearan's review against another edition
4.0
Hodnnocení: 4,5/5 ✩
Moc příjemné odpočinkové čtení. Tato kniha patří mezi ty, které pohladí, zahřejí u srdce a každá romantická duše si v nich najde to své. V mém případě se naprosto perfektně trefila do mé lehce nostalgické podzimní nálady. Snaha o záchranu starého panství a odhalování tajemství a kořenů rodiny mě bavilo, sympatické postavy pak vše příjemně propojily. Kniha je psaná velice čtivě a i když bych sem tam nějakou drobnost vytkla, jako celek je to velice příjemné čtení.
Moc příjemné odpočinkové čtení. Tato kniha patří mezi ty, které pohladí, zahřejí u srdce a každá romantická duše si v nich najde to své. V mém případě se naprosto perfektně trefila do mé lehce nostalgické podzimní nálady. Snaha o záchranu starého panství a odhalování tajemství a kořenů rodiny mě bavilo, sympatické postavy pak vše příjemně propojily. Kniha je psaná velice čtivě a i když bych sem tam nějakou drobnost vytkla, jako celek je to velice příjemné čtení.
jamieduvall333's review against another edition
5.0
What a great story!
The characters are well thought out, and the story was intriguing; I wanted to read more. Another chapter or two would have been great, or better yet another book or two ☺️
The characters are well thought out, and the story was intriguing; I wanted to read more. Another chapter or two would have been great, or better yet another book or two ☺️
pdnaylor's review against another edition
5.0
I listened to the audible version and really liked it, very engaging.
julieb118's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this book so much. It's rare that I find a book I just can't put down and I really couldn't put this one down. I read the criticisms about the food descriptions -I loved that part. Maybe because i'm ma foodie myself, I happily anticipated when Olivia would have a meal - the descriptions of what she ate made me want to try it. But, the vivid descriptions didn't stop there. Rosemere was so beautifully described I felt like I was there sometimes.
I loved the main characters and, unlike some books, this author didn't waste time developing & building characters that didn't end up being important.
I really enjoyed watching the development of the relationship between Olivia & Samir. I loved the "treasure hunt" plot line - that was not only fun but a really cool way to show the growth and development Olivia went through in her grief process, as well as to tell the story and secrets.
Samir's mom "resolved" herself a bit too cleanly and easily for me -which may be about the only thing standing between 4 and 5 stars for me. Another "gripe" is that, though we know how things turned out with Rebecca, there was essentially no resolution there -Olivia receives the news and then we hear nothing else about it. How does the village react? How does Samir feel about Tony? How does Rebecca's husband react? It seems like a lot of time was spent on examining that character, her motivations, her relationship with others, to just let it drop the way it did. Finally, the other thing I would have loved to know is how Olivia's mom ended up in America and to know a bit more about her personal growth and overcoming her upbringing. But that was likely part of the point. Since she died before the story started, and Olivia is wrestling with many of these same questions. Otherwise I just can't find a lot of "flaw" in this one.
This was my first Barbara O'Neal book, but I will definitely seek out more.
I loved the main characters and, unlike some books, this author didn't waste time developing & building characters that didn't end up being important.
I really enjoyed watching the development of the relationship between Olivia & Samir. I loved the "treasure hunt" plot line - that was not only fun but a really cool way to show the growth and development Olivia went through in her grief process, as well as to tell the story and secrets.
Samir's mom "resolved" herself a bit too cleanly and easily for me -which may be about the only thing standing between 4 and 5 stars for me. Another "gripe" is that, though we know how things turned out with Rebecca, there was essentially no resolution there -Olivia receives the news and then we hear nothing else about it. How does the village react? How does Samir feel about Tony? How does Rebecca's husband react? It seems like a lot of time was spent on examining that character, her motivations, her relationship with others, to just let it drop the way it did. Finally, the other thing I would have loved to know is how Olivia's mom ended up in America and to know a bit more about her personal growth and overcoming her upbringing. But that was likely part of the point. Since she died before the story started, and Olivia is wrestling with many of these same questions. Otherwise I just can't find a lot of "flaw" in this one.
This was my first Barbara O'Neal book, but I will definitely seek out more.
christinebeswick's review against another edition
2.0
Very disappointing. The story line was weak and the characters were not believable