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Summary: A more mature novel than Shell Seekers
Review: Makes an excellent and enjoyable read. Pilcher's writing style is comfortable and strings together just the right words to form delightful sentences. The story has all the interesting plots of romance, intrigue, family disputes, and hidden secrets. None of these seem contrived or melodramatic. Pilcher also has a touch of describing mundane activities with warmth and wit - making a cup of tea or clearing a sinkful of dishes - actually sound exciting!Some readers comment that Noel Keeling has changed. I disagree, it is only that some of his burning craving to be a 'somebody' in high-flying society, has been assuaged by his quite sizeable inheritance and the steady sucess in his career. If Alexa had not had her weatlh and riches and Noel had not seen the obvious opulence of Balnaid - I doubt he would have given her a second glance let alone any serious commitment. Archie and Isobel are reminiscent of Nancy Chamberlain and George from Shell Seekers. Struggling to maintain a rambling house, son beign educated in an expensive school, and maintaining appearances when guests are on the scene.
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Summary: A more mature novel than Shell Seekers
Review: Makes an excellent and enjoyable read. Pilcher's writing style is comfortable and strings together just the right words to form delightful sentences. The story has all the interesting plots of romance, intrigue, family disputes, and hidden secrets. None of these seem contrived or melodramatic. Pilcher also has a touch of describing mundane activities with warmth and wit - making a cup of tea or clearing a sinkful of dishes - actually sound exciting! Some readers comment that Noel Keeling has changed. I disagree, it is only that some of his burning craving to be a 'somebody' in high-flying society, has been assuaged by his quite sizeable inheritance and the steady sucess in his career. If Alexa had not had her weatlh and riches and Noel had not seen the obvious opulence of Balnaid - I doubt he would have given her a second glance let alone any serious commitment. Archie and Isobel are reminiscent of Nancy Chamberlain and George from Shell Seekers. Struggling to maintain a rambling house, son beign educated in an expensive school, and maintaining appearances when guests are on the scene.
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Summary: Beautiful, engaging and deeply moving. . .
Review: Pilcher does a masterful job at extending several key characters from "The Shell Seekers" into this lovely book. While each story can stand alone, start with "The Shell Seekers" and move onto this. The character of Noel is one I find so interesting and believeable- rather callous and self-absorbed in "The Shell Seekers" and then growing and learning to understand and appreciate the world his mother created for him in "September". Noel has a love interest in this book that starts in a most unlikely manner, but is richly satisfying as the book goes on. I won't give away the story, but even though the book is richly populated with Pilcher's usual lovable if eccentric folk, the emotional journey of Noel Keeling is at the heart of "September".An unlikely hero, the changes we see in Noel gives us hope for ourselves and those we care about deeply.
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Summary: Beautiful, engaging and deeply moving. . .
Review: Pilcher does a masterful job at extending several key characters from "The Shell Seekers" into this lovely book. While each story can stand alone, start with "The Shell Seekers" and move onto this. The character of Noel is one I find so interesting and believeable- rather callous and self-absorbed in "The Shell Seekers" and then growing and learning to understand and appreciate the world his mother created for him in "September". Noel has a love interest in this book that starts in a most unlikely manner, but is richly satisfying as the book goes on. I won't give away the story, but even though the book is richly populated with Pilcher's usual lovable if eccentric folk, the emotional journey of Noel Keeling is at the heart of "September".An unlikely hero, the changes we see in Noel gives us hope for ourselves and those we care about deeply.
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Summary: It doesn¿t get much better.
Review: Pilcher's sequel continues with a book that rivals THE SHELL SEEKERS and stands on it's own merit. Her characters come alive amidst the pages, drawing you in deeper with every sentence. The book continues with Noel, the egotistical son of Penelope Keeling, as he searches for his misplaced sense of self. In Alexa he may find a joy and love that he is not quite ready for or capable of. As in all of Pilcher's books there is a plethora of characters, all as important as the next with stories that tie together and make you feel like part of the family. Love, death, loss, insanity, handicaps that interfere with life as it is, and most of all that sense of belonging to a family that she instills so easily with the stroke of her pen. I can never get enough of this author. Kelsana 11/03/01
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Summary: A journey to the heart of human Scotland
Review: Rosamunde Pilcher casts generous and loving light on the families of Strathcroy, Scotland, and brings us a tale of human nature in its variegated color. We treat with the chracters in a smorgasbord of failure and triumph, in situations real and recognizable. Pilcher's characters ring true, and the setting is given without compromise. The depth and strength of her characters drew me into this incredible plot, amazing as much for its realism and texture as for its honesty, but the element of surprise and the lack of trite romanticism made the novel the most satisfying read of months.
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Summary: An extraordinary story that captures your heart instantly!
Review: Rosamunde Pilcher has a truly rare gift. Her characters draw you in, and then thread by thread spin a lovely web of smiles and tears right to the core of your heart! You become more than a reader, a spectator; you become part of the Airds and Balmerinos, their triumphs and heartaches, and that hauntingly beautiful Scotland. This is a story that will become a permanent part of your bookshelf; but not for too long, for you will pull it out to read it over and over again.
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Summary: A treasure!!!
Review: Rosamunde Pilcher writes in such vivid word pictures that you will live through everything her characters do. Your heart will take a wild roller coaster ride that it will never want to end. Buy these books and read them over & over!
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Summary: My Favorite
Review: September is a book I can pick up anytime and turn to any page and no matter what mood I'm in, I feel like I'm having the best visit with an old friend. This is the first Rosamunde Pilcher book I had the pleasure to read (and re-read several times) and I've since read every book she's had published. Her discription of even the most common event is heart warming. The only thing left to be desired, about this book, is a third book about these lovely people.
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Summary: My Favorite
Review: September is a book I can pick up anytime and turn to any page and no matter what mood I'm in, I feel like I'm having the best visit with an old friend. This is the first Rosamunde Pilcher book I had the pleasure to read (and re-read several times) and I've since read every book she's had published. Her discription of even the most common event is heart warming. The only thing left to be desired, about this book, is a third book about these lovely people.
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