nouria's review against another edition
emotional
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
3.0
Cette lecture a été pleine de surprises. J'ai d'abord eu du mal à apprécier la première partie de l'histoire. Je n'ai pas tout de suite réussi à m'intéresser aux personnages principaux. Je les trouvais trop fades, trop naïfs, détestables, et j'avais du mal à leur trouver des qualités. J'ai dû me forcer à poursuivre ma lecture, et je m'en remercie. La découverte de la seconde partie a été une agréable surprise. Le style littéraire y est totalement différent. Du roman de mœurs, nous passons à un roman psychologique au cœur duquel se développe une nouvelle histoire d'amour. Je me suis finalement prêtée au jeu de l'autrice, curieuse de découvrir ce qu'il en était advenu de la jeune Lottie. Intéressée par la nouvelle aventure à laquelle était confrontée Daisy, investie par la tournure que prenait la relation de Camille et de Hale.
Finalement, j'ai grandement apprécié les portraits très réalistes, très adultes, des couples à tous les âges de la vie, qui ont franchi les portes d'Arcadia House.
kelward's review against another edition
3.0
This book had a VERY slow start; but then it picked up quite a bit and had a great ending. It was worth reading it to the end. I ended up changing my opinions of many of the characters as their story progressed.
orygunn's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't fall in love with this one like I have some of her others. And I didn't get the epilogue. Someone explain that to me.
smithological_stories's review against another edition
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
daisy2134's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-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
4.25
kelqueen's review against another edition
3.0
Windfallen is a very slow, not very in-depth plot. The plot is a little bit unusual as it is based on a house. It was a enjoyable read to know how the characters developed from the past to the present. And what happens to the house over time. However, I have enjoyed other Jojo Moyes books better.
raisingself's review against another edition
3.0
Slightly messy ending. Does Guy ever find out the truth. Does the child ever find out the truth?
headstuckinabook's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-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
3.5
beehx's review against another edition
3.0
I feel the same way about this book as I have done about the past few Jojo Moyes books - lovely writing, but some of the characters leave a lot to be desired & the story seemed rather disjointed in parts. It also had quite an abrupt ending & the epilogue felt like an afterthought that didn’t really explain a certain character’s motivation.