tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942500966976732451.post8029312752389643322..comments2023-10-31T09:56:10.369+00:00Comments on Verity's Virago Venture: Rebecca West catch-up 143, 270, 303verityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825551404394913715noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942500966976732451.post-8146128760751056122009-11-11T09:44:06.655+00:002009-11-11T09:44:06.655+00:00Harriet Hume today Claire! Haven't come acros...Harriet Hume today Claire! Haven't come across Sunflower, but sounds like a nice title.verityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16825551404394913715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942500966976732451.post-28191636818757285532009-11-11T09:43:06.931+00:002009-11-11T09:43:06.931+00:00I think it was a timing thing; I kept a hold of my...I think it was a timing thing; I kept a hold of my copy to try again in the future. I was disappointed as I have always heard such great things but I found the parents overbearing (father, I believe) and passive (mother), which was irritating. <br /><br />I have The Return of the Soldier (the one you're reviewing today?) and would love a copy of Sunflower.Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942500966976732451.post-91223853601926316252009-11-11T09:24:56.086+00:002009-11-11T09:24:56.086+00:00Claire - I seem to remember struggling through the...Claire - I seem to remember struggling through them, and having the same experience as you and Danielle - perhaps it was a timing thing. I ddi persevere but they weren't my favourite VMC reads.<br /><br />Rachel - I'm glad you found it rewarding. I hope you enjoy the other two as much - I found them quite similar in style.<br /><br />Danielle - I have just looked up The return of the soldier and the plot looks quite interesting, so maybe I will enjoy that. <br /><br />Am writing about another one of her titles today, that I have read recently!verityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16825551404394913715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942500966976732451.post-17201004891130220392009-11-11T03:11:32.288+00:002009-11-11T03:11:32.288+00:00I also started The Fountain Overflows but set it a...I also started The Fountain Overflows but set it aside, too. I've heard so many good things about it, so I think it was just a timing thing for me. I really liked The Soldier Returns and want to read more of her work. Glad to hear the book gets better as you read!Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415242678720695754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942500966976732451.post-43841685382559844712009-11-10T23:51:48.751+00:002009-11-10T23:51:48.751+00:00Claire I'm going to wade in and answer for you...Claire I'm going to wade in and answer for you - give it another go! It is slow to start but the rewards are well worth it - The Fountain Overflows has to be one of the most beautiful books I've ever read. I've had Cousin Rosamund for ages but only recently found This Real Night to complete my trilogy so haven't read the other two yet but I can't wait to.Rachel (Book Snob)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13669640788036671572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942500966976732451.post-37457296898343001522009-11-10T19:20:13.056+00:002009-11-10T19:20:13.056+00:00I tried reading The Fountain Overflows earlier thi...I tried reading The Fountain Overflows earlier this year but really struggled and gave it up after 60 pages. You haven't said whether you enjoyed them - I've heard good things so should I give it another try at some point?Paperback Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579608422235511054noreply@blogger.com