Ross Poldark

from purpledog

I wanted to read this book before I saw the PBS series and I am so glad I did. The best thing about the story was the characters. They are very relate-able. Even though the setting in over 200 years ago, the struggles are not so different from today. The imagery was very well done and the plot mo...

from Jaylia3

I have a shameful confession. Other than a few notable exceptions (Tolstoy, Anthony Trollope, Jasper Fforde) I rarely enjoy fiction written by men. I can't even discuss it without resorting to stereotypes I would resent if it was women being lumped together, but if I was forced to say something i...

from Jaylia3

I have a shameful confession. Other than a few notable exceptions (Tolstoy, Anthony Trollope, Jasper Fforde) I rarely enjoy fiction written by men. I can't even discuss it without resorting to stereotypes I would resent if it was women being lumped together, but if I was forced to say something i...

from egrant5329

I binged watched season 1 on TV and really enjoyed it. Season 2 wasn't available yet so I decided to read the books. Oddly enough I felt the TV series is actually better than the books so far. The book is still good, but the show does a better job with Ross being crushed by Elizabeth. It also bui...

from diana.hauser

I recently read Winston Graham's POLDARK and DEMELZA. These titles are part of a series written by Mr. Graham about a Cornish family spanning the years 1783-1820. Ross Poldark returns home to Cornwall after a 2 year stint in the British Army fighting in the 'colonies' during the American War of I...