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ariannefowler's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.5
Funny cast of characters. I really enjoyed this.
beatniksafari's review against another edition
4.0
Lillian Beckwith, advised by her doctor to recover in a restful place, retired from her teaching job and moved to a small Scottish island. This book recounts her adventures during her first year there, becoming acquainted with local customs and people. She relates her stories with humor and affection. The island's windswept beauty contrasts at times with the rather rough existence its citizens eke out, and Beckwith does not spare the unsavory bits. The perspective is refreshing after a slew of romanticized books about making a home in a new country. The reader can also sense that despite their flaws, Beckwith truly loved the island and its inhabitants.
rojaed's review against another edition
2.0
A picture of Hebridean life between the wars. Full of 'characters' and rather patronising.
lucyblack's review against another edition
2.0
I started off liking this, it almost reminds me of Cold Comfort Farm. It was witty and interesting for the first few chapters. It got increasingly repetitive and sentimental.
jo_crescent's review against another edition
5.0
Delightful! I pulled this book off the shelf in the middle of the night. Couldn’t have asked for better company for a restless night. Keen eye, wonderful dialogue, absorbing landscape descriptions... enjoying the characters, community & the author’s evident delight & amazement. Really appreciate her candor & willingness to be the butt of the joke. Excited that I have the rest of the series! So very grateful to whoever donated this set to the friends of the library used book shop