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mishamir's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
gerbilreads's review against another edition
5.0
A book which compels you to care about every character through 5+ generations, and a real lesson about the land I love, and why I feel that way. I come away from this book with a true love for humanity, and a positivity for the future.
elliottmoore's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
spinnerroweok's review against another edition
4.0
Long, long, long. But fortunately, it is a series of short stories/novellas covering the history of several families over a few thousand years in Sarum/Salisbury England. Some of the stories are better than others. It's tough sometimes to get attached to a group of characters and then have them left behind for another group. On the other hand, it's nice when a clunky group is quickly done away with. I would read more of Mr. Rutherfurd's books. I like the idea of seeing the evolution of a community over time. Did I say this was long? It's a big bang for your buck.
twerkingtobeethoven's review against another edition
2.0
Gave it a try, had to put it down after a couple of hundred pages. Not my cup of tea.
jayhawkshoes's review against another edition
4.0
Sarum was my first introduction to Edward Rutherfurd and I fell in love with his complex interconnected narrative with follows the Salisbury from arrival of two primitive people to modern era.
booccmaster's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
nimeneth's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5 stars on this one. It was a very well-researched, well-written book, but there were times where the storyline dragged a little bit and I honestly found myself either glossing over pages, or having to go back and re-read paragraphs. That said, it was an enjoyable read!
lovetoread18's review against another edition
3.0
I was bored throughout a lot of the book. I would rate this novel closer to 2.5 stars. As someone else mentioned in their review, I didn't care about any of the characters. I do, however, enjoy historical fiction so I did like some of the details and perspectives the author chose to share. I wasn't impressed with the ending. It was quick and seemed kind of sloppy. I will probably try reading one more of Rutherfurd's novels with the hope that not only the history but also the story will actually be interesting.
salve58's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this! It's like if Simon Winchester wrote a novel. This book is many little stories woven together in an epic timeline. Each character symbolises a piece of history as we move through the entirety of English civilisation. Beautiful, intelligent stuff, I look forward to reading more of his books.