Rated of 5
by Barbara Summer Beach Read
The first 150 pages kept me interested with the location description and the character introductions. The stone hedge building was a different addition to a novel about the UK. Around page 170, I started to skim as I was losing interest. The book ended with a ho-hum. It had potential in the first half but lost me in the second half. The characters in the hedge building class were colorful and I would have enjoyed it if they were followed to the end of the book. The love scene was not exciting. Disappointing second half. It was a decent enough story to be made into a Lifetime Movie for Women or just a summer beach read requiring little attention.
Rated of 5
by Jan Water, Stone, Heart
This book covered everything - suspense, love story, geography and history lessons, and human relations.
The descriptions of the landscape and gentle people encouraged me to include Cornwall in my list of places I would like to visit. The writer has talent for revealing the strength and character of the inhabitants of the village. I thoroughly enjoyed this delightful story.
Rated of 5
by Teresa Water, Stone, Heart
Loved this book about the small English seaside town of Boscastle with its quirky, endearing characters. The sense of community and comradery made me wish I lived there. Andrew, an American architect, finds his way there to learn the art of hedge building. He finds architecture, interesting people, and romance. He also learns about the spirit and backbone of these people as they face a natural disaster. Loved the book - wish I hadn't finished it so soon!
Rated of 5
by Elise Unrealistic Romance
I loved this book for everything but the romance! Will North’s descriptions of Boscastle and the Cornwall hedges were so vivid, I felt transported to this region. The true-life account of the storm at the end of the book was incredible, and having the weather report woven through the book leading up to the storm was very creative. I did not, however, find the romance between Andrew and Nicola exciting at all. As I read, I couldn’t help but wonder just how many tragic events from their lives could two people reveal to each other in one week!
Rated of 5
by Erica A Fly on the Wall
Will North's vivid descriptions of Bocastle, England and it's inhabitants made me feel as if I were the proverbial fly on the wall, watching the story unfold before me. Although it was a great story, there were some awkward aspects for me. The use of witchcraft didn't really feel quite right; it felt like a case of too little or too much to belong. There is also a relationship with a main character's ex-father in law which was unnecessary because she is such a strong woman on her own. Past lives, self discovery and a love story build up to a true life catastrophy and makes for an enjoyable read despite it's minor flaws.
Rated of 5
by Eva Stays with you after you're done reading
Will North's writing brings to life his characters and the village of Boscastle, England. He makes the reader feel like they are a part of the village. Mr. North's skill at story development is wonderful and I enjoyed it immensely. Some of the plot was unnecessary and could have used some tightened editing. The story and the main characters stay with you long after you've put it down. It's a great read ... would be a great beach read for the coming summer months.
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