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Riley tells a good story, but this is not as good as <I>The Orchid House</I> or <I>The Lavender Garden.</I> The book takes much too long to explain why the protagonist, Grania, left her lover, Matt, in New York to return to Ireland, undermining the strength of her character. I did not like the "frame," where the older Aurora, who as a little girl is central to the story, addresses the reader directly--sometimes this technique works, but it seemed distracting here. One two-page entry describing "the most beautiful man [Grania had] ever met" and then his self-introduction as "Alexander Devonshire" was so romance-novel stereotypical that I read it aloud to my long-suffering husband and laughed about it. Most distressing (almost comical) is the author's take on how Americans speak (repeated instances of "How's it hanging?" and using "real" as an intensifier, as in "she'll be real mad," among other things), which makes the book seem inaccurate and dated. The end and denouement seemed less well-written and edited than the rest of the book, which was also true of <I>The Orchid House.</I> Nevertheless, it's a good yarn. The descriptions of Ireland are lovely and the intertwining of different time periods is one of Riley's great strengths. If you liked Riley's other two books, you'll probably like this one, in spite of its faults--I did.


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The Girl on the Cliff edition by Lucinda Riley Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews

There are parts of this book that I've enjoyed, particularly Mary's story, but Grania's story seems unrealistic. My biggest gripe is the dialogue which in the case of many of the Irish characters is far too folksy and repetitive. The worst, though, is the way the American characters speak using the word 'real' instead of 'really' or 'very'. When I read "You look real sick" supposedly said by a man who grew up in Connecticut to wealthy parents and is now a psychologist I nearly stopped reading the book. It was a last straw moment. Not even Midwestern, middle-income Americans sound like that. Nor do we say we have a "heap" of work to get done. I guess I'll finish the book but the fact that every American she writes sounds a little like they're in a John Wayne movie is REAL annoying.
I picked this 400-page book up, planning to try to finish it in 3 days, and did so in less than 24 hours. Generally, I find it difficult to really get into books like this for 2 reasons (1) they are so filled with background knowledge, and (2) they jump through different time periods, resulting in confusing characters from different times. Neither of these was a problem for me. Moreover, I've never read a book that had equal parts sadness, anger, and happiness, and felt all three with the same intensity. The author's voice convinces you of a true storyteller and keeps you involved throughout. I've read one other book by this author, and I have only excitement at reading more by her.
Two people drawn together by the ghosts of yesteryear.
The pain and joy of daily living...never easy...never forgotten.
Lessons to be learned from each generation struggling to be whole.
Wisdom spoken from the young as well as from the old.
Seeing that life goes on beyond the grave to guarantee a better way.

This Story was captivating, poetic, and epic in the telling.
I could hardly put it down.

ALWAYS HAPPY TO REVIEW GOOD READS FOR BOOK LOVERS EVERYWHERE!
PeggyAnn Smith
The author drags out a story line that doesn't make sense and she has clearly not researched American slang. Her characters say things in odd and, as another reviewer noted, inappropriate ways and at inappropriate times. While I understood what she was trying to say, it just drove me nuts to read something written that way and it was quite distracting. I honestly could care less what happens to these characters (especially the main character who seems impossibly stubborn, stupid, and immature) and put the book down about halfway through. I do not recommend this book at all.
Overall, I enjoyed this novel. The story is told both in the past and the present to illustrate beautifully the ties that bind two families together. I really loved the sections from the past and would have been happy to spend most of my time there. I wasn't so keen on the story from the present, however. I thought the present narrative was quite predictable and contrived. I also didn't love any of the present day characters that much, including the narrator, Aurora. And I agree with at least one other reviewer who pointed out the odd language used by the American character, Matt. I know the writer is British and she is using what she thinks is an American dialect, but it got rather annoying--particularly the constant use of "real" in place of "really" (e.g., "that is real heavy"). It especially bugged me because other words said by this character were distinctly British, such as "torch" for flashlight. I wish the editing had been a bit tighter. Overall, though, it was an enjoyable story. Nothing life changing but entertaining none the less.
If you've never read Lucinda Riley do not start with this book! I've read many of her books and have loved them all. This one started great with Mary's story, but rapidly becomes a sad series of horrible tragedies. It ends with yet another tragedy and I could not for the life of me understand why the author did this.
I sincerely can't fathom the depths Ms Riley draws from to write the enchanting novels she has produced. Having lived a full 77 years, I fully become lost in her beautiful and inspiring prose. Since I was a very small child I have been a serious reader. I highly recommend all of Ms. Riley's books to everyone who loves to read as I do.
Riley tells a good story, but this is not as good as <I>The Orchid House</I> or <I>The Lavender Garden.</I> The book takes much too long to explain why the protagonist, Grania, left her lover, Matt, in New York to return to Ireland, undermining the strength of her character. I did not like the "frame," where the older Aurora, who as a little girl is central to the story, addresses the reader directly--sometimes this technique works, but it seemed distracting here. One two-page entry describing "the most beautiful man [Grania had] ever met" and then his self-introduction as "Alexander Devonshire" was so romance-novel stereotypical that I read it aloud to my long-suffering husband and laughed about it. Most distressing (almost comical) is the author's take on how Americans speak (repeated instances of "How's it hanging?" and using "real" as an intensifier, as in "she'll be real mad," among other things), which makes the book seem inaccurate and dated. The end and denouement seemed less well-written and edited than the rest of the book, which was also true of <I>The Orchid House.</I> Nevertheless, it's a good yarn. The descriptions of Ireland are lovely and the intertwining of different time periods is one of Riley's great strengths. If you liked Riley's other two books, you'll probably like this one, in spite of its faults--I did.