The Landscape of Love
Registered by lellie of Trimley St Mary, Suffolk United Kingdom on 3/27/2006
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
11 journalers for this copy...
Synopsis
If I didn't spy, I'd be in the dark eternally. I live in a maze of unknowing -- Maisie's maze - - and I hate it. I need to be informed ...; The summer of 1967, at a decaying house in the heart of Suffolk: an artist is painting a portrait of thirteen-year-old Maisie and her elder sisters, beautiful Julia and bookish Finn. Maisie embarks on a portrait of her own: she begins an account of her family and of her village friend Daniel Nunn, a young man she idolises, whom she watches over the chasm of a class divide. But is Maisie's description of a summer idyll all it seems? This is the summer when the three sisters' lives will irrevocably, and terribly, change. The winter of 1991, in London: the now-famous portrait of the three sisters features in a major retrospective. Daniel Nunn, haunted by the vanished England of his childhood, obsessed by the three sisters and newly determined to understand what happened that last summer, pursues the ghosts of his past.
I haven't read a Sally Beauman Novel in years and throughly enjoyed this one.
If I didn't spy, I'd be in the dark eternally. I live in a maze of unknowing -- Maisie's maze - - and I hate it. I need to be informed ...; The summer of 1967, at a decaying house in the heart of Suffolk: an artist is painting a portrait of thirteen-year-old Maisie and her elder sisters, beautiful Julia and bookish Finn. Maisie embarks on a portrait of her own: she begins an account of her family and of her village friend Daniel Nunn, a young man she idolises, whom she watches over the chasm of a class divide. But is Maisie's description of a summer idyll all it seems? This is the summer when the three sisters' lives will irrevocably, and terribly, change. The winter of 1991, in London: the now-famous portrait of the three sisters features in a major retrospective. Daniel Nunn, haunted by the vanished England of his childhood, obsessed by the three sisters and newly determined to understand what happened that last summer, pursues the ghosts of his past.
I haven't read a Sally Beauman Novel in years and throughly enjoyed this one.
Going to start a bookring!Participants
1.LindyLouMac Italyfinished
2.Twynnie UKfinished
3.lauraloo29 Canada (prefer not Canada) finished
4.indygo88 USA (USA shipping) finished
5.pammykn USA (ship international) finished
6.hotflash USA (ship international) finished
7.Bug2004 USA (USA prefferred but international if neccessary) finished
8.fairydustwings (USA) on its way
8.Back to redhouse (we hope)
This arrived today with thanks to redhouse. I am first on the list, not sure why as I will now have to post to Canada. Never mind I obviously forgot to tell redhouse that we have no surface mail for books outside Italy(I know 'strange')and I am having to cut back on my international postage due to increased costs! Never mind, still much cheaper than buying a copy here in Italy and certainly more fun! Looks like it will an exciting read so I am delighted to be first and will get on with reading it as soon as I finish my current read.
I really loved this, it is certainly amongst my favourite reads this year.
Thanks so much redhouse for offering it up as a bookring and for letting me join with my awkward preferences. The list has even been juggled to suit ME, thanks so much everyone it is appreciated.
The story centres on the life of three sisters during an idyllic summer in Suffolk in 1967 when events change their lives for ever. The story is taken up again some 25 years later by a different narrator looking back on that summer.
Highly recommend this title.
Thanks so much redhouse for offering it up as a bookring and for letting me join with my awkward preferences. The list has even been juggled to suit ME, thanks so much everyone it is appreciated.
The story centres on the life of three sisters during an idyllic summer in Suffolk in 1967 when events change their lives for ever. The story is taken up again some 25 years later by a different narrator looking back on that summer.
Highly recommend this title.
Journal Entry 5 by LindyLouMac at by mail in To the next participant, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, September 6, 2006
Released 17 yrs ago (9/8/2006 UTC) at by mail in To the next participant, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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En route to Twynnie. Thanks again for taking on the Canadian link!
En route to Twynnie. Thanks again for taking on the Canadian link!
Journal Entry 6 by Twynnie from Royston, Hertfordshire United Kingdom on Thursday, September 14, 2006
This arrived today, thanks LindyLouMac, it's no problem for me to post to Canada and I get to read the book a little sooner!
Another bookring arrived today and I'm in the middle of one already but it shouldn't be too long before I can get this one read...Many thanks to redhouse for sharing this!
Another bookring arrived today and I'm in the middle of one already but it shouldn't be too long before I can get this one read...Many thanks to redhouse for sharing this!
This book is so very sad in places, it was quite emotionally draining to read. It was really well written though, and the details of the tragic story revealed one by one in a way that made it impossible to stop reading. I enjoyed the beginning of book more than the end, Maisie was easier to like than any of the characters who have a turn narrating later on. Julia and Finn in particular made some infuriating decisions. I liked Daniel and sympathised with him but he does spend way too much time feeling sorry for himself...
I would recommend reading this book to anyone, as long as you have plenty of tissues to hand!
This book is now on it's way to lauraloo29, I posted it last week I think, but I'm not sure which day!
I would recommend reading this book to anyone, as long as you have plenty of tissues to hand!
This book is now on it's way to lauraloo29, I posted it last week I think, but I'm not sure which day!
Arrived safe and sound today. I have a few rings here at the moment, but I am moving them through in a timely fashion. :) Thank you.
I am struggling with this book. I don't know why. But I'm avoiding reading, which is a sign for me to move this book along. :) Thank you for sharing and for the opportunity to read it.
It will be on its way this week.
It will be on its way this week.
Arrived here today. It's bigger than I expected! But anxious to start. Unfortunately, backed up a bit at the moment, so it may take me a little longer than usual, but never fear. I'll get to it! And I'll post an update if it's too much longer than expected. Thanks, redhouse!
12/3/06 -- Starting book today.
12/3/06 -- Starting book today.
I apologize for keeping this longer than intended and I actually finished it a few days ago, but with the holiday chaos, have not had time to really sit at the computer to journal my thoughts.
I loved this book. It's a wonder to me why it's not more well-known. I read a review of it on Bookreporter.com (in the U.S. it's called "The Sisters Mortland") and thought it sounded interesting, so was very happy when redhouse tracked me down to join the ring. :') It's a hard book to describe, I think, or at least to write my thoughts without spoiling anything. It drew me in almost from the beginning and throughout the whole thing, you get this undercurrent of mystery and intrigue, and you're waiting to see what will be revealed. I would also say that I enjoyed the first half more -- and I'd almost rate this book a "10", but I have to admit that I was a little disappointed with how the author wrapped it up, and thus this will be a 9-star for me. But overall a great read! I am curious about other titles by this author....
I have pammykn's address & will be shipping this out to her tomorrow! Thanks for including me in the ring, redhouse! :')
I loved this book. It's a wonder to me why it's not more well-known. I read a review of it on Bookreporter.com (in the U.S. it's called "The Sisters Mortland") and thought it sounded interesting, so was very happy when redhouse tracked me down to join the ring. :') It's a hard book to describe, I think, or at least to write my thoughts without spoiling anything. It drew me in almost from the beginning and throughout the whole thing, you get this undercurrent of mystery and intrigue, and you're waiting to see what will be revealed. I would also say that I enjoyed the first half more -- and I'd almost rate this book a "10", but I have to admit that I was a little disappointed with how the author wrapped it up, and thus this will be a 9-star for me. But overall a great read! I am curious about other titles by this author....
I have pammykn's address & will be shipping this out to her tomorrow! Thanks for including me in the ring, redhouse! :')
Thanks, rec'd today. Looking forward to it!
This one just dragged & dragged for me, OK but nothing inspiring. Will mail off to hotflash Fri 01/19.
Thanks for sharing this book!
Thanks for sharing this book!
Just arrived today. Will finish my current read and then immediately start this one.Have to comment on (1) the well-done BC label. Nice phrasing and lovely drawing (label by boirina), and (2) the out-of-the box mailing pouch. Loved it. A creative way to reuse mailers. A full-size picture was used to cover the old addresses and the clean, reverse side became the new address side. LOVE this idea.
Anyway....will journal again as soon as I finish reading.
Romany gypsiesBeauman has a lush writing style. I was drawn in from the very first page.
But, this is one of those tales that you have to approach with absolutely no expectations, just let the narration take you where it will - sort of like a spiral dance. I was actually disconcerted by the change in narrator, which led the story in a much more disturbing direction than I expected. I was caught up in Maisie's world from Maisie's point of view, and really didn't want to leave it.
Very incestuous, complex relationships here. Made me think about the old saying "too much familiarity leads to contempt". (These people needed to expand their social circle.) The decaying abbey seemed a metaphor for the erosion of relationships -- or of integrity -- not much honesty between friends in this seemingly close group. Everyone seemed to be falling apart under the surface - very brooding, unhappy bunch.
The Tarot card names used for book sections was very apt - the meaning of the cards never being as obvious as they seem on the surface. The letters presented at the beginning of each chapter set the mood for what was to come next - well done.
An unusual book - not what I expected at all - but very intersting. Would try another by Beauman.
(passing along next week to the next reader)
Hitting the road. Tucson, AZ to Omaha, NE.
Should leave Tucson on January 9.
Should leave Tucson on January 9.
Re'cvd book today! Thanks for sharing!!
I liked it, but didn't LOVE it. I thought it was a nice read, but it didn't completely grab me. It's one of those that I would read another by the author, but I certainly wouldn't rush right out to get another one. :)
It was a bit sad in places, but I never got too attached to anyone to care as much as perhaps was intended...if that makes any sense. :)
Thanks so much for sharing!! It will be off early next week. :)
It was a bit sad in places, but I never got too attached to anyone to care as much as perhaps was intended...if that makes any sense. :)
Thanks so much for sharing!! It will be off early next week. :)
Mailed to fairydustwings today.
DC# 0306 2400 0000 5960 8739
DC# 0306 2400 0000 5960 8739
Just got this book in the mail can't wait to dive in. Thanks redhouse for sharing this book!
I finished this book and was disappointed. I think this book had the potential of being great but fell short. The author writes from different characters points of view, and I enjoyed this. I loved the first point of view which was Maisies, I wish the author had continued from her perspective. I found this book far too depressing, there were no bright spots. I don't think the book was wrapped up well, it left so many unanswered questions. The author writes description and narration very well. I felt as if I was in the book which made it feel all the more depressing to me. I also hated the negative way that God was portrayed in this book.
Thanks for sharing this book with me. I am getting this ready to send home to redhouse.
Thanks for sharing this book with me. I am getting this ready to send home to redhouse.
My book is home!Thank you everyone for helping to make this such a succrsful ring.
Trimley Station from the footbridge.
Journal Entry 23 by lellie at Bookmooch in Trimley, Suffolk United Kingdom on Thursday, May 15, 2008
Released 15 yrs ago (5/15/2008 UTC) at Bookmooch in Trimley, Suffolk United Kingdom
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Received via a BookMooch request - planning to read either in the run-up to, or actually on, holiday in Firenze in June, with the intention of releasing whilst there...
CAUGHT IN CAMBRIDGE UK
CAUGHT IN CAMBRIDGE UK
Journal Entry 25 by FlossieT from Cambridge, Cambridgeshire United Kingdom on Friday, November 28, 2008
Fantastic. I really, really enjoyed this - very vivid, fabulously unreliable narrator, nice twisty plot. In fact, I liked it so much that I've bought a copy to keep in my own library, while releasing the one I 'caught' (from BookMooch, so a very civilised catch) back into the wild.
Edit: even better, I just noticed this was originally released in Suffolk!! One of the things I loved about this book was its brilliant evocation of place in its depictions of the Suffolk countryside. Now it feels like an even more genuine read....
Edit: even better, I just noticed this was originally released in Suffolk!! One of the things I loved about this book was its brilliant evocation of place in its depictions of the Suffolk countryside. Now it feels like an even more genuine read....
Journal Entry 26 by FlossieT at Otto Cafe, Mill Road in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire United Kingdom on Monday, November 14, 2011
Released 12 yrs ago (11/14/2011 UTC) at Otto Cafe, Mill Road in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire United Kingdom
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Enjoyed this so much I bought my own copy, but for some reason it's taken me ages to get around to releasing it. Left on the bench under the window.
