Rather, this is more about country estates and family ownership; idyllic nonetheless, the seaside takes more of a backseat here. Maybe this is why I felt a little disillusioned with the story as it developed. This is what made me feel the novel read a bit like a mystery and I think it made the plot more interesting to read. I felt I could only reward it four stars however, because sometimes the plot did lose momentum and therefore my interest.
Upon finishing it, I did have a smile on my face and it did make this slog worthwhile. Sometimes I think that a shorter novel is better for pace, rather than a lengthy one like this. Gill Barton. Not my usual read and won't read any more fiona walker books but the pages filled some time whilst in isolation So im sitting in at Changi Airport in Singapore for a few hours and i am bored out of my mind so i go on the hunt to find something to read.
I quickly discover the book store at the airport does not have a wide range but after 20 minutes of searching i came across the love letter and thought this will keep me entertained for my 4 hour flight.
And it did. I did NOT enjoyed how long legs let things go before she would act. She wasn't happy with conrad for chapters but didn't do anything She didn't tell francis how she felt even though she wasn't happy with him or the situations for like half the book and she didn't say anything to francis and his family when they were all making decisions for her But by the end of the book she finially wakes up and makes all the right choices I gave this book three stars as i thought it was much to long for the story line.
Seemed like we were repeating the same thing in the middle and i admit ti scimming through some sections as it was just boring the hell out of me.
The main characters of legs and jago were good. I admit to liking jago a lot more, for obvious reason. Overal an good read. Three stars. This book starts with one hell of an opener, successfully, and cleverly, getting you hooked almost immediately. The characters are entirely believable, with Abbott giving you enough information on each so you either sympathize or feel full of disdain.
The plot has more twists and turns than a roller coaster but is never predictable. Some of the secrets revealed are show stoppers, with the tension mounting slowly but surely towards the climax.
Let us know your thoughts. This is a long book and it took me ages to read, but it really wasn't worth it. I don't like to be defeated by a book so carried on, but should have given up. It rambles all over the place, there are too many characters milling around and plot threads are dropped and picked up at random when they're picked up at all. It has a heroine who is of the "silly girl" class of character all too often found in chicklit i.
I'd never read any of Fiona Walker's books before, and on this example, I won't be reading any of them in future. I was lucky enough to win this in a blog competition, and I was so excited about reading it. I absolutely loved this book!!
Don't let the size of the book put you off, it really is an absorbing read. I loved the characters, some of the characters are so eccentric they are funny and I did laugh out loud several times in the book : I was so sad when the book ended, I found I didn't want to leave them - I am still now thinking about them, and wondering what they are up to.
I really wish that there could be some sort of after story, so that we can catch up with the characters. I would highly recommend this book :.
Melissa Fordyce. This book was perfect for a long weekend. A rollicking romp, the best kind of brit-chick-lit - a crazy family, a gorgeous if slightly batty heroine, a mysterious irishman and a big house in the country. It's not great literature but it's perfect to snuggle up with. I didn't even care that I'd guessed the major plot turn within the first few chapters. Fiona Walker's books are always entertaining - although fairly formulaic and the girl has borrowed more than a few pointers from Jilly Cooper.
The Love Letter is a fabulous romp with great character, lots of twisty-turny plots and plenty of laughs. Walker obviously loves words, and I felt I could feel the sheer fun she had writing this book rising off the page — which made it an absolute pleasure to read. Sunday Independent Ireland. Should she read between the lines, or is the writing on the wall?
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