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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
I am having a great time, and Julia's death still really got me.
In this second book of the Poldark series, Demelza finds her footing in a higher class of society and earns her place in the Poldark family as well. While Demelza unselfishly cares for her cousins-in-law, Ross puts himself at risk to help his employees, business associates, and the entire community. The tension on class divisions in Britain builds as the French revolt across the Channel. All of these events come to a head in an ending with equally tragic and exciting events that will change the lives of Ross and Demelza and challenge their marriage and their position in society. Poldark #2 is not as good as the first, but it continues a great story that has potential to continue being enjoyable in the rest of the series.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Meh
The second book in the Poldark series continues the story but with a focus on Demelza, Ross’ wife. Although the other characters are involved and feature just as much, we get to know Demelza a little better.
I did enjoy this book. There were some moments I found quite slow and I feel that I needed time to sit down and read it properly.
I’m going to continue the rest of the series as I’m curious as to how the TV show compares.
3/5 stars.
I did enjoy this book. There were some moments I found quite slow and I feel that I needed time to sit down and read it properly.
I’m going to continue the rest of the series as I’m curious as to how the TV show compares.
3/5 stars.
Just like the first Poldark book, this second book in the series gave me what I expected which would be a three star read. I gave the book another star for showing character development and depth (people who have multiple
feelings at once and more than one conflict in life coupled with good). The final star comes from the writing which, for me, flows in an interesting and comfortable way. Descriptions are not too wordy and characters don’t over explain.
My grandad was a miner in Scotland and England so I appreciate the subject and the accuracy of the storytelling of mining life in Britain.
feelings at once and more than one conflict in life coupled with good). The final star comes from the writing which, for me, flows in an interesting and comfortable way. Descriptions are not too wordy and characters don’t over explain.
My grandad was a miner in Scotland and England so I appreciate the subject and the accuracy of the storytelling of mining life in Britain.
It did end in an odd place in the storyline of the Poldark saga. If I had not seen the series this may have bothered me somewhat, but I know what happens next, so I'm not anticipating the next book as much.
I still love the story, and am still intrigued by what the current series has changed from the novels. Some characters in the novel have more depth, while others in the novel are a little less lovable than in the television series.
I still love the story, and am still intrigued by what the current series has changed from the novels. Some characters in the novel have more depth, while others in the novel are a little less lovable than in the television series.
emotional
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
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A fitting sequel that expands on everything that the first novel began to build. Graham definitely keeps the reader on their toes with this one and shows he’s not afraid to go dark places. If you liked Ross Poldark, you’ll like this book even more.