The author is English, living in the US. But you do bring up an interesting point. Can any author enter into the experience of another race or gender? I think yes…some experiences transcend.
No, I mean I’ve read a few books written by Americans about small English villages, where they’re careful to use the correct venacular, but it comes across to me as affected. Such as when they make sure to talk about “jumpers” and”lorries.” I read a book once by Joanne Trollope (who I like very much), where she was trying to write American dialogue. She ran into the same problem a bit.
I read a book recently written both by a man and woman, they took turns writing the woman’s perspective and the man’s perspective. Good book: Girl Unknown by Karen Perry.
I loved it! It’s not my usual preference but it was really heartwarming without being saccharine and the characters went through enough trials and tribulations that you really start rooting for them. Stick with it if you’re enjoying it enough to continue reading even though you’re questioning whether to stop or not. (From your question I get the feeling you’re on the fence about it…)
It was a tough beginning for me but I ended up enjoying it very much.
It was recommended by my librarian after I finished Eleanor Oliphant and A Man Called Ove. It fits well into this grouping, I think.
I really enjoyed it.
Just started it. Loving it!
Slow but alright. Didn’t love it.
Loved it! Quirky and fun. Great characters.
I don’t like books about older Britiish men written by young American women. I think people should write about what they know.
Hmm. Do you mean that a man should never write from the point of view of a woman? Or vice versa?
The author is English, living in the US. But you do bring up an interesting point. Can any author enter into the experience of another race or gender? I think yes…some experiences transcend.
No, I mean I’ve read a few books written by Americans about small English villages, where they’re careful to use the correct venacular, but it comes across to me as affected. Such as when they make sure to talk about “jumpers” and”lorries.” I read a book once by Joanne Trollope (who I like very much), where she was trying to write American dialogue. She ran into the same problem a bit.
I read a book recently written both by a man and woman, they took turns writing the woman’s perspective and the man’s perspective. Good book: Girl Unknown by Karen Perry.
I enjoyed it. A slower pace than one sometimes today, but that can be a good thing.
Loved it
I really liked it, it is very British! Some parts of the story were a little slow, but I loved the whole Mrs Ali storyline. I hope you enjoy!
Loved it!
On my TBR
Loved it.
Loved it!
It was a tiny bit slow but overall I enjoyed it SO much!
Loved it
I adored it. I’ve read it twice. I want to live in the village and be friends with the Major and Mrs Ali ?
Yes!
My book club and I loved it!
Loved it and my hubby did too
Such a sweet book!
Great book – don’t see too many that realize love comes for we older folks too.
So enjoyed this beautiful book!
I loved this book.
Loved it.
Such a sweet story!
I did and loved the characters!
I loved this book. It really made me look at how I treat my aging parents.
Same here. It also made me re-evaluate how I think about romantic love in the twilight years.
I loved it! It’s not my usual preference but it was really heartwarming without being saccharine and the characters went through enough trials and tribulations that you really start rooting for them. Stick with it if you’re enjoying it enough to continue reading even though you’re questioning whether to stop or not. (From your question I get the feeling you’re on the fence about it…)
I have it in my queue. I will get to it at some point!!! So many books, so little time!!
I remember having a hard time sticking with it at first. Didn’t finish it until the third try, but was glad I did finally stick with with it.
Such a charming delightful read
Tried it twice. Did not get past page 50.
Loved it
Aaaloved it.
I’m glad of all the encouragement. Thank you. Closing in on 200 pages and really wishing I could have tea with Mrs. Ali.
Loved it. Liked it much more than Ove.
I picked this used book up and have it on tap for another day. Wasn’t blown away by Ove so excited to hear you thought this was better!
Loved this book. Heartwarming. Must re-read and recommend to my local (very non-silent ?) book club.
She has a new book. The Summer Before the War. Also good
Eh…alright.
Done
Did you like it in the end?