tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post8554612769693546687..comments2024-03-08T17:06:56.189+00:00Comments on mrs miniver's daughter: maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13955194101659665925noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post-55018934680754973312013-09-05T08:43:06.923+01:002013-09-05T08:43:06.923+01:00Yes, I agree, if you're looking for a pleasant...Yes, I agree, if you're looking for a pleasant, undemanding read - and you're not wearing your critic's hat - it's fine, but I was disappointed by the slack editing.Cornflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17779286635989616330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post-35771874317283596642013-09-05T02:09:37.385+01:002013-09-05T02:09:37.385+01:00Maybe one to get out of the library, Noelle - it&#...Maybe one to get out of the library, Noelle - it's not a keeper! maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13955194101659665925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post-42685593558342486062013-09-05T02:03:34.071+01:002013-09-05T02:03:34.071+01:00You have me intrigued none the less Mary and I wil...You have me intrigued none the less Mary and I will check it out!<br />I still puzzle daily at what constitutes literature these days...and as you said, it was sold in 22 countries...Oh well, Cheers Dear! Thanks for the input!Noelle the dreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805639450753772211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post-77360585773350224712013-09-04T23:55:20.494+01:002013-09-04T23:55:20.494+01:00I didn't dislike it, Lyn - but like you say, i...I didn't dislike it, Lyn - but like you say, it's clunky and somewhat far-fetched. I do think that it could have been greatly improved by a more exacting editor. But, hey, it's been sold in 22 countries ... maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13955194101659665925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post-42143297531097452992013-09-04T23:06:46.372+01:002013-09-04T23:06:46.372+01:00I had a similar reaction to you but I think I like...I had a similar reaction to you but I think I liked it a little more! I felt that the epistolary style was a bit clunky & some of the plot twists at the end were unbelievable. As you say, a pleasant read but not a great one.lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post-7442508612317048652013-09-04T22:52:30.139+01:002013-09-04T22:52:30.139+01:00Actually, it would be just right for a Richard &am...Actually, it would be just right for a Richard & Judy summer read, Toffeeapple, if R&J are still going, I'm not sure.<br />I've never tried Lilian Beckwith ... they do rather have that old ladies' library book appearance! <br />maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13955194101659665925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post-50423473808704425092013-09-04T18:32:31.440+01:002013-09-04T18:32:31.440+01:00In which case, I shall not bother to read it.
I h...In which case, I shall not bother to read it.<br /><br />I have, recently, been enjoying Lillian Bwckwith's Hebridean sotries, nothing out of place in her books as long as you don't expect great literature.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com