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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
Having read the first in the series, it only makes sense to finish the rest. There are several dry passages in this novel, but somehow even with limited prose, Demelza is the most colourful of the characters, and pulls this story along.
Vivid and enthralling. But I wasn't really interested in the side characters.
This book has great historical detail. I love the characters; they are entirely believable. Finished this with a lump in my throat even though I've read it about 5 times before.
This is some of the best historical fiction I've read in a while. I loved the characters, the setting, the relationships... everything. Some of the scenes dealing with the copper company were a bit dull but for the most part I loved it.
I read the first installment a while ago, so I only had a dim recollection of what had happened; however, I thought Graham did a pretty good job of placing small narrative bits within the main story that got the reader up to speed without bogging down the story.
Most of this book centers around Demelza, who I like very much as a character. She has her distinct sense of putting right things that gone wrong, while still fighting her feelings of being inferior to Elizabeth, Ross' first love.
Meanwhile, Ross is trying to keep the mines going, which plotline, while important to the story, didn't interest me as much.
Overall, a good installment and will pick up book 3.
Most of this book centers around Demelza, who I like very much as a character. She has her distinct sense of putting right things that gone wrong, while still fighting her feelings of being inferior to Elizabeth, Ross' first love.
Meanwhile, Ross is trying to keep the mines going, which plotline, while important to the story, didn't interest me as much.
Overall, a good installment and will pick up book 3.
hopeful
reflective
sad
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:
No
I don't know what it is about this book, but I'm finally calling it. I might try to pick it up later, but eh. That being said, there's nothing wrong with the series. I think it's just me.
Am enjoying this series far more than I thought I would! It is interesting to read about such a different time and place (late 18th century Cornwall), but it is also interesting knowing that it was written by Graham in the 1940s, so another varied set of values. The morals were very much on my mind in this one, because I spent a good portion of this book wondering why Poldark would be so against Captain Blamey, a violent alcoholic who killed his first wife, but then would risk his life and standing for Mark Daniels, who...also murdered his wife, this time in a jealous rage. I suppose friendship is the answer there, but it is a tough one for me to wrap my head around.
That said, questionable moral standpoints did not decrease my enjoyment of the novel as a whole, as the characterisation and writing is so strong. I look forward to the next one!
That said, questionable moral standpoints did not decrease my enjoyment of the novel as a whole, as the characterisation and writing is so strong. I look forward to the next one!
Set in Cornwall from 1788-1790, Demelza is the second book in [a:Winston Graham|5179|Winston Graham|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1253301260p2/5179.jpg]'s Poldark Saga.
The focus of this book is on Demelza Carne, the wife of Ross Poldark. Rescued by Ross as a child from a fight, she grew up as a servant in his home. Now a young woman, she and Ross are married.
Coming from humble origins, Demelza negotiates her new position in the gentry with varying success. While her husband, Ross, has increasingly less patience for the powdered heads who are responsible for the injustices done to the mining communities.
This book covers birth, death, adultery, imprisonment, and murder. It even has a fancy ball with gambling, and a shipwreck. I love a good shipwreck!
I’m very excited to move on the the next book in the series. If you’re looking for engrossing historical fiction, I don’t think you can do better than the Poldark Saga.
The focus of this book is on Demelza Carne, the wife of Ross Poldark. Rescued by Ross as a child from a fight, she grew up as a servant in his home. Now a young woman, she and Ross are married.
Coming from humble origins, Demelza negotiates her new position in the gentry with varying success. While her husband, Ross, has increasingly less patience for the powdered heads who are responsible for the injustices done to the mining communities.
This book covers birth, death, adultery, imprisonment, and murder. It even has a fancy ball with gambling, and a shipwreck. I love a good shipwreck!
I’m very excited to move on the the next book in the series. If you’re looking for engrossing historical fiction, I don’t think you can do better than the Poldark Saga.