Reviews

Love in a Cold Climate and Other Novels by Nancy Mitford

maggie73's review

4.0

4* for Love In a Cold Climate.
3.5* for the other two novels in the collection.

lkisherwood99's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

3.75

annemariewhelehan's review against another edition

emotional funny informative lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

What a romp!  Such a joy to read with the same group that read A Pursuit of Love, we came across many of the same characters.  Mitford does such a great job plotting out the personalities and proclivities of the wealthy upper classes in early twentieth century UK.  They are so far removed from my world today, that all their foibles are like eating a pack of your favourite sweets without any of the calories.  I’m just sorry there isn’t a third book with the same characters.  Although I have bought an 8 book collection of Mitford’s work, so it is lovely to have these to hand whenever I need a pick up. 

disabledbookdragon's review against another edition

emotional funny slow-paced

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

2.0

ciaralindner's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.25

greta322's review against another edition

5.0

Se fossimo in grado di affrontare la vita con il piglio ironico di Nancy Mitford forse conosceremmo la felicità.

mg_libros's review against another edition

5.0

23/2022 Qué delicia, de verdad, qué maravilla es leer a Nancy Mitford.

Te mueres de risa con las salidas de Jassy y Victoria mientras mantienes la intriga de qué pasará con la boda o no de Polly y todo el costumbrismo de ingleses ricos que es tan entretenido.

Mi favorito sigue siendo el tío Matthew a pesar de todo. Fanny sigue siendo narradora de la vida de los demás, aunque como ya es una adulta casada y respetable va tomando las riendas en algunos temas.

Cómo se ríe de ese odio tan inglés por todo lo que no es inglés, todo pegas cada vez que alguno de ellos está en el extranjero…y qué manera de resumir tramas que considera poco interesantes.

El mes que viene seguimos con No se lo digas a Alfred.

ireri's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

3.25

frankied1's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

4.0

kittykornerlibrarian's review against another edition

5.0

I read this mostly at work (shhhhh) which is why it took so long. This is told in Fanny's voice, and takes place in her girlhood and the early days of her marriage while she is living at Oxford. Polly Montdore, an aristocratic beauty, grows up, lives in India, and when she comes back she has her debut but shows no interest in marrying anybody. She finally does get married but it's so scandalous she is disowned from her ancestral home and her inheritance. The heir to the Montdore estate and fortune, Cedric, comes to live with Polly's parents and makes his mark on their society. I enjoy Fanny's voice and the characters. Do admit!