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3.0 out of 5 stars Good but had potential to be wonderful
I enjoyed reading the book which was beautifully written and typical Faulks. A gentle insight into France at the time and the social/moral constraints affecting the lives of both the privileged and the working class.The relationship between the main characters, Anne and Hartmann, developed but I was not swept up and carried as expected. The latter half of the story slowed and became too introspective and predictable.
4.0 out of 5 stars Another winner from Sebastian Faulks
This is my fifth Sebastian Faulks book (out of about 10 novels) and it rates right up there with three of the others: "Birdsong" (4 stars); "On Green Dolphin Street" (4-1/2 stars); and "Engleby" (4 stars). The only one I haven't liked so far is "A Week in December," which came in as a confusing mess - 3 stars (pluses) and 2 minuses. Faulks has written a triology of novels about early 20th century France - "The Girl at the Lion d'Or," "Birdsong," and "Charlotte Gray." I'm looking forward to reading the latter."The Girl..." is unquestionably a love story, but what makes it unique is that sex in the developing relationship takes a backseat to other emotional aspects of the relationship. Well, maybe "back seat" is an exaggeration, since there is definitely fulfilled attraction, but the author beautifully describes the changing psychological developments in the minds of both parties. This is one of the novels in which you never know exactly what's going to happen. Will they have sex by page 93? Will the relationship end up badly? What pitfalls lie ahead? Well, since the man (Charles) is married, that obvious difficulty gives the author a lot of leeway in defining not only the relationship between the two major players (Charles and Anne), but also the relationship of each to the wife (Christine). The feelings of the two protagonists toward each other are in some ways precise and in others murky, which sounds much more realistic than romance novels in which the two parties fall completely in love and live happily ever after.The minor characters are also well developed - not just described, but their motives and predilections displayed in all their complexity. The tribulations of pre-WW II France and its rickety government are also presented.This is a delicious read. I looked forward to each page, not knowing exactly what to expect. The reason I gave it 4-1/2 rather than 5 stars is that I thought the ending was too abrupt and not as nuanced as seemed called for considering the rest of the book.
5.0 out of 5 stars Girl from the Lion d'Or
An excellent story of forbidden love in a country where such affairs are a regular feature. The Girl from Lion d'Or shows a rare mixture vulnerability, passion and strong determination. Another Faulks book that makes you think long after you have read the final line.
3.0 out of 5 stars not a bad read if you are a Francophile
This book isn't as strong as some of his others....there is no real ending so it's kind of unsatisfying. Still, not a bad read if you are a Francophile.
4.0 out of 5 stars Good story
I really enjoyed this book. Once again a good book for a book club as there were so many points of interest open for discussion. Thought s typical Sebastian Faulks book.Would recommend.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
This is a wonderful book and not simple. Faullks is a great writer; I'm glad for Garrison K. that I find him.
2.0 out of 5 stars Ponderous & unsettling
I loved Birdsong but got to a point early on where I just couldn't go forward w/this book. His prose has moments of utter brilliance but I really disliked the storytelling. I deleted it from my device.
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
A lovely story - entertaining and easy read.
A good read if
Having read Birdsong and Charlotte Grey, this book filled in the time between the wars with interesting threads of connection between the two other books. Like many series each book can stand alone as an excellent read but when you read and the familiar thread is woven through all three it is special.
Ein Genie
Sebastian Faulks ist ein Genie, man soll die andere zwei Bücher in diese Trilogie lesen, ein Einblick in der Kriegswelt
a romantic classic
Excellent read with an unpredictable ending..I read it slowly on holidays over 3 full days. I highly recommend this author.
romantic, with a sense of impending disaster
This is a romantic story, which set against the momentum events in France leading up to the second world war, shows that everyone's life has its own dramas - its own hopes, regrets and disappointments. The plot is a simple one - a love affair between a married older man, and a young servant girl with a troubled past, but it is the characterisation and the strange feel of impermanence and impending disaster which makes the book so powerful.Whilst not one of Faulk's very best books still well worth reading
Four Stars
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
Reviews:
3.0 out of 5 stars Good but had potential to be wonderful
I enjoyed reading the book which was beautifully written and typical Faulks. A gentle insight into France at the time and the social/moral constraints affecting the lives of both the privileged and the working class.The relationship between the main characters, Anne and Hartmann, developed but I was not swept up and carried as expected. The latter half of the story slowed and became too introspective and predictable.
4.0 out of 5 stars Another winner from Sebastian Faulks
This is my fifth Sebastian Faulks book (out of about 10 novels) and it rates right up there with three of the others: "Birdsong" (4 stars); "On Green Dolphin Street" (4-1/2 stars); and "Engleby" (4 stars). The only one I haven't liked so far is "A Week in December," which came in as a confusing mess - 3 stars (pluses) and 2 minuses. Faulks has written a triology of novels about early 20th century France - "The Girl at the Lion d'Or," "Birdsong," and "Charlotte Gray." I'm looking forward to reading the latter."The Girl..." is unquestionably a love story, but what makes it unique is that sex in the developing relationship takes a backseat to other emotional aspects of the relationship. Well, maybe "back seat" is an exaggeration, since there is definitely fulfilled attraction, but the author beautifully describes the changing psychological developments in the minds of both parties. This is one of the novels in which you never know exactly what's going to happen. Will they have sex by page 93? Will the relationship end up badly? What pitfalls lie ahead? Well, since the man (Charles) is married, that obvious difficulty gives the author a lot of leeway in defining not only the relationship between the two major players (Charles and Anne), but also the relationship of each to the wife (Christine). The feelings of the two protagonists toward each other are in some ways precise and in others murky, which sounds much more realistic than romance novels in which the two parties fall completely in love and live happily ever after.The minor characters are also well developed - not just described, but their motives and predilections displayed in all their complexity. The tribulations of pre-WW II France and its rickety government are also presented.This is a delicious read. I looked forward to each page, not knowing exactly what to expect. The reason I gave it 4-1/2 rather than 5 stars is that I thought the ending was too abrupt and not as nuanced as seemed called for considering the rest of the book.
5.0 out of 5 stars Girl from the Lion d'Or
An excellent story of forbidden love in a country where such affairs are a regular feature. The Girl from Lion d'Or shows a rare mixture vulnerability, passion and strong determination. Another Faulks book that makes you think long after you have read the final line.
3.0 out of 5 stars not a bad read if you are a Francophile
This book isn't as strong as some of his others....there is no real ending so it's kind of unsatisfying. Still, not a bad read if you are a Francophile.
4.0 out of 5 stars Good story
I really enjoyed this book. Once again a good book for a book club as there were so many points of interest open for discussion. Thought s typical Sebastian Faulks book.Would recommend.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
This is a wonderful book and not simple. Faullks is a great writer; I'm glad for Garrison K. that I find him.
2.0 out of 5 stars Ponderous & unsettling
I loved Birdsong but got to a point early on where I just couldn't go forward w/this book. His prose has moments of utter brilliance but I really disliked the storytelling. I deleted it from my device.
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
A lovely story - entertaining and easy read.
A good read if
Having read Birdsong and Charlotte Grey, this book filled in the time between the wars with interesting threads of connection between the two other books. Like many series each book can stand alone as an excellent read but when you read and the familiar thread is woven through all three it is special.
Ein Genie
Sebastian Faulks ist ein Genie, man soll die andere zwei Bücher in diese Trilogie lesen, ein Einblick in der Kriegswelt
a romantic classic
Excellent read with an unpredictable ending..I read it slowly on holidays over 3 full days. I highly recommend this author.
romantic, with a sense of impending disaster
This is a romantic story, which set against the momentum events in France leading up to the second world war, shows that everyone's life has its own dramas - its own hopes, regrets and disappointments. The plot is a simple one - a love affair between a married older man, and a young servant girl with a troubled past, but it is the characterisation and the strange feel of impermanence and impending disaster which makes the book so powerful.Whilst not one of Faulk's very best books still well worth reading
Four Stars
good
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