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The Sea Change (2013)

by Joanna Rossiter(Favorite Author)

3.37 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0241964156 (ISBN13: 9780241964156)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

Penguin Books, Fig Tree

review 1: This was a book chosen by a member of the village book club I belong to because it is partly set in Imber, a village just a few miles away from us. I read the Kindle version and found I was confused until I realised there were several generations of the family being written about alternately. I was surprised to find later that this was Joanna Rossiter's first book as the story line is quite ambitious. I almost wished she had written it later when she has more experience, because, although I was intrigued by the stories of the women, other characters were not so well described and certain parts came across as clunky or contrived. It will be interesting to read her next books.
review 2: Have you ever noticed how most books are rated between 3 and 4 no matter how ... moregood or bad you personally think it is? I'm constantly stunned that people can feel so differently towards certain books than I do. I couldn't help noticing one of the reviews near the top off the list that complains about the lack of action and exciting descriptions. But that is just not what this book is about, it is about relationships and emotions. I liked the fact that everything felt a little bit hazy and it kept you guessing right to the end - man I just finished the book sitting in the dark with my coat on when I got home as I was so keen to get to the end. I felt like the way it was written really evoked the feeling of memories - of course it is not all right there in your mind in bright colours. Memories are reality all wrapped up with emotions and feelings. I also really liked how, even though some unfortunate things happened I didn't feel like I disliked any of the characters or that they were sort of judged or condemned. Anyway I loved it! Beautiful story, beautiful writing. less

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