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ilseoo's review against another edition
4.0
This is a quiet story about the change and continuity of (family) life in the remote Welsh hills that won’t let go of you easily. It contains so many layers of small complexities within a seemingly straightforward and simple narrative. It was very down to earth and, for some reason, left me feeling very peaceful. The writing style rendered an almost magical atmosphere, that was amplified by the overall setting and gave the entire story a special quality.
greenblack's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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
5.0
booktwitcher23's review against another edition
3.0
Once I had got used to the style of writing, this was an absorbing read.
kathym91's review
3.0
3.5 stars
The main strength of this book lies within its nature writing, which is very impressive and descriptive, but is unfortunately something I find incredibly boring in novels. The scenery is so repeatedly described that I found myself skimming paragraphs of it, trying to find something more interesting to latch onto. I never felt particularly connected to the characters with the constant skipping through time, and while I feel Bullough represented the concerns and struggles of a small farming community well, I didn't find myself caring about the characters or how the events impacted them. Impressive from a literary standpoint, but just not my cup of tea.
The main strength of this book lies within its nature writing, which is very impressive and descriptive, but is unfortunately something I find incredibly boring in novels. The scenery is so repeatedly described that I found myself skimming paragraphs of it, trying to find something more interesting to latch onto. I never felt particularly connected to the characters with the constant skipping through time, and while I feel Bullough represented the concerns and struggles of a small farming community well, I didn't find myself caring about the characters or how the events impacted them. Impressive from a literary standpoint, but just not my cup of tea.
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