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lauriemcmahon's review against another edition
I'm sure this would have been a good book but i only made it halfway through. It was too slow moving for my taste.
hs55's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
colorado_dreamin's review against another edition
4.0
Slow to start, but once I saw the emerging romance, I was happily drawn into this sweet story. Beyond the love story, this book touches on issues of race, class, and gender (that never seem to go away, unfortunately), so there is more to this little book than just the romantic aspect. Major Pettigrew is a completely endearing character; I shall not forget him!
erin_andi's review against another edition
4.0
The Major is one of my new favorite characters! I loved the insight into his quarks that was given through the 3rd person narrative. His development throughout the book as a father, husband, and gentleman kept me turning the pages.
kristinroberts's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.0
innatejames's review against another edition
4.0
A retired Major and a shopkeeper form a friendship that is the talk of a small town in Yorkshire.
A charming tale that describes the lives of intelligent, open-minded people of a certain age who genuinely connect with one another and fight to be together. Major Pettigrew is humorous, sweet, and a bit grumpy. He is the well-rounded and unique character I wish Ove had been in A Man Called Ove.
This is a great read for a vacation or as a break from heavier novel reading.
A charming tale that describes the lives of intelligent, open-minded people of a certain age who genuinely connect with one another and fight to be together. Major Pettigrew is humorous, sweet, and a bit grumpy. He is the well-rounded and unique character I wish Ove had been in A Man Called Ove.
This is a great read for a vacation or as a break from heavier novel reading.
jmsmusings's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book! It's more like 4.5 stars for me. The writing was great, the characters were charming and it was a really sweet story. Splendid.
nicki_j's review against another edition
4.0
This was the first novel I "read" in book-on-tape format. It was delightful, and I found myself narrating my own life in my head in a British accent for days afterward. If you love heartwarming stories about stodgy old Englishmen finding love then I recommend this book. The prose is a little over the top at times but for me, that just added to the book's charm.
The only thing I absolutely hated was the narrator's attempt at an American female's accent, when speaking as the Major's son's girlfriend, Sandy. The sound of it haunts my nightmares.
The only thing I absolutely hated was the narrator's attempt at an American female's accent, when speaking as the Major's son's girlfriend, Sandy. The sound of it haunts my nightmares.
saraelizabetha's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0