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cathleenrenee's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lm_henderson's review against another edition
4.0
This was fab.....took awhile to get into but once I had I really enjoyed the various interlocking stories & characters.Great start to 2015 and thoroughly recommend it
ljbar's review
4.0
After I rated this book 4 stars I had a quick look at the other Cathy Kelly novels in my 'read' list - I'd rated all of them 4 stars. There is something about Cathy Kelly's writing that draws me in. As other reviews have stated, there are quite a few characters to get your head around, but I found each of their stories moving in their own way.
There was a lovely sense of community - both large and small - in the novel and I found myself invested in each of the storylines. There was also a real sense of finding the positive in something negative. Freya's backstory was heartbreaking, as was Peggy's, yet these two young women had an admirable inner strength. And I couldn't help but think how great it would be to have a friend like Bobbi in your corner!
I found myself choking up through the last couple of chapters. This was a heart-warming read and one I would recommend.
There was a lovely sense of community - both large and small - in the novel and I found myself invested in each of the storylines. There was also a real sense of finding the positive in something negative. Freya's backstory was heartbreaking, as was Peggy's, yet these two young women had an admirable inner strength. And I couldn't help but think how great it would be to have a friend like Bobbi in your corner!
I found myself choking up through the last couple of chapters. This was a heart-warming read and one I would recommend.
sally_ann_t's review
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
zayzaysays_hi's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
donnareadathon2021's review
4.0
A classic Cathy Kelly story... Similar to her other books, this is a story profiling a slice of life in small town Ireland.
Lillie has recently lost her husband Sam when her sons track down the brother she has never known back in Ireland. She is travelling there to meet Seth and his wife Frankie. She finds a couple struggling to navigate the next stage of their marriage.
Also new to Redmond is Peggy, a victim of abuse who is scared to settle down. She has longed for a knitting and craft shop and finally found a place to start one in Redmond. She bears the terrible scars of an abusive father and abused mother.
Peggy meets David and the story delves into his family, his siblings - mostly his sister Meredith, mother Opal and his teenage cousin who is living with his parents after the death of her father.
It’s a touching story about the trials of life, finding love and appreciating the family that you have. A sweet read with the thread of honey and beekeeping woven in
Lillie has recently lost her husband Sam when her sons track down the brother she has never known back in Ireland. She is travelling there to meet Seth and his wife Frankie. She finds a couple struggling to navigate the next stage of their marriage.
Also new to Redmond is Peggy, a victim of abuse who is scared to settle down. She has longed for a knitting and craft shop and finally found a place to start one in Redmond. She bears the terrible scars of an abusive father and abused mother.
Peggy meets David and the story delves into his family, his siblings - mostly his sister Meredith, mother Opal and his teenage cousin who is living with his parents after the death of her father.
It’s a touching story about the trials of life, finding love and appreciating the family that you have. A sweet read with the thread of honey and beekeeping woven in