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Pilcher's novel is big, both in size and scope. Yet its charm is in its details. The book's heroine is Judith Dunbar, who is a schoolgirl of 13 when the tale begins in 1935. Sent to boarding school in Cornwall because her parents are posted to Singapore, Judith becomes friends with Loveday Carey-Lewis, who introduces her to a family and an estate, Nancherrow, that is to influence her for the rest of her life. Pilcher does a marvelous job of describing life in England before World War II. Readers, especially Anglophiles, will adore the care Pilcher gives to setting her scenes, decorating them with everything from Cornish wildflowers to china dogs to particular tartan plaids. The same care is evident later in the tale, as Pilcher chronicles the changes brought by the war to the fabric of British life. There is, of course, more to the novel than a carefully rendered historical backdrop. There is a story, too, and a quite involving one even if its outlines are familiar from other melodramas set against the dramatic events of history. As Judith makes her way to adulthood in the midst of great wealth, great tragedy, and, naturally, romance, Pilcher effectively balances the demands of plot with the pleasures of revisiting a different place and time. Fans of the author's previous books, such as September (1990), will know what they're getting into and willingly plunge in headfirst. A Literary Guild main selection and an 850,000 first printing indicate supreme confidence on the publisher's part. Ilene Cooper
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'The novel has a gently sweet flavour, it continues to beguile because of Pilcher's warmth, sincerity and easy, undemanding prose' -- Sunday Times 'Compelling pages packed with convincing characters, vivid settings and weepy bits' -- Daily Mail 'A great featherbed of a novel, all the right ingredients' -- Woman & Home 'Especially good on atmosphere and a lonely teenager's bewilderment, Pilcher's storytelling skills are serene and beguiling' -- The Times 'Much-needed balm to soothe the troubled mind' -- Sunday Express 'A well-upholstered good read' -- Daily Mail 'Classy, lavish entertainment ... literate pleasure' -- Publishers Weekly 'Captivating ... The best sort of book to come home to ... Readers will undoubtedly hope Pilcher comes home to the typewriter again soon.' -- New York Daily News
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There are some books that I know so well, I can pick them up and just start anywhere, anytime, and be whisked away without moving a step. Coming Home is just that.
We meet Judith Dunbar, a 14 year old girl in 1935, as her mother and baby sister are preparing to leave her in an English boarding school and join her father in Singapore. For the next ten years, we follow Judith and her new-found family through love, death, and the outbreak of a war that will tear Judith's loyalties in two.
Rosamunde Pilcher's worlds, as always, are filled with people who you would love to meet and consider friends. The families she writes about -- even the disfunctional ones -- are families you wish you could be a part of, just so that when you finally finish the last chapter, you don't have to leave them forever. (Or, you can just start the book again ... )
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An enchanting book that is enjoyable to read and re-read and re-read...
Pilcher narrates empathetically the evolution of Judith Dunbar, starting from a 14-year-old teenager who is looking for her place in life to a responsible young woman who, despite the troubles and losses of World War II, has become a kind of rock for many others.
One of Pilchers best books, if not THE best.
Pilcher narrates empathetically the evolution of Judith Dunbar, starting from a 14-year-old teenager who is looking for her place in life to a responsible young woman who, despite the troubles and losses of World War II, has become a kind of rock for many others.
One of Pilchers best books, if not THE best.
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This book is one of the best I have ever read. An interesting cast of lovable people are intertwined within the words. Each scenario is in its own way beautiful, and the overall storyline is one to be remebered.
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romance
Warum nicht einmal? Ich nehme an, es ist ihr bester Roman. Man kann das Buch durchaus lesen, die Autorin schreibt auch ein sehr gutes Englisch. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 14. Mai 2010 von Dr. Jens P. Becker
Sehr schön vorgelesen von Mrs. Redgrave
Eine typische Rosamunde Pilcher Story (romantisch, tragisch, schön). Wunscherschön vorgelesen von Mrs. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 29. Dezember 2004 von Vera Schönfeld
OUTSTANDING
This is my all time favorite book for pleasure reading. I read many different kinds of books, both fiction and non-fiction. The story was enchanting and captivating. Ms. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 7. Juni 2000 von Linda L. Kelly
READ THIS!
This is the best book ever. although it is long, it never has a dull moment in it. one of the best books i have ever read. i would advise you read this as soon as you can. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 13. April 2000 von Helen
Coming Home is exactly how it felt
I'm not especially fond of R.P as I think that all her books are quite the same but Coming Home is marvellous to read. The characters feel like they're my friends and my family. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 2. März 2000 veröffentlicht
A DELICIOUS BOOK
This is one of those books full of lucious imagery and descriptions that made this reader want to hug herself with delight in savoring every well-chosen word. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 25. Februar 2000 von Gwen Austin (Turbyfield)
I LOVE THIS BOOK!
Okay, it's a very long book. This is a good thing, though, because it gives you a chance to get to know the characters, who are all fascinating and detailed in their own rights. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 30. Dezember 1999 veröffentlicht
Modern literature at its best.
Brilliantly written. I'm not a fiction reader and don't like romance novels. However, I'm totally hooked on Rosamunde Pilcher now and have read three of her masterful books within... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 24. Dezember 1999 veröffentlicht
In depth reading
I too read Shell Seekers first and I was also hooked to Rosumund Pilcher. "Coming Home" is a once in life time discovery. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 15. Dezember 1999 von Melanie Ramirez
One of my absolute favorites
I read this book back in High School for the first time and have read it at least 5 times since. I just feel as if I identify so much with Judith, though I am unsure why. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 13. Dezember 1999 von Becca
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