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Jan 29, 2008
Carolyn
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This is the third book about Barbara Buncle. I love this series and reread it every year. Unfortunately D.E. Stevenson is disappearing from library shelves. Her writing is wonderful with humor and real understanding of human nature when influenced by a society of morality and ethics. I miss this foundation in current literature.
Barbara is a woman with many self-doubts who has learned how to put on a competent social facade. She tries to influence her family and friends, with humo More...
Barbara is a woman with many self-doubts who has learned how to put on a competent social facade. She tries to influence her family and friends, with humo More...
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Jul 15, 2009
Jeanette
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What can I say? I simply adore Barbara Buncle/Abbott. My only complaint about this book would be that there was not enough of Barbara featured in the novel. Thankfully the other characters were just as fun and charming to read about as Barbara herself.
From the opening page I found myself smiling and laughing and enjoying this book as much as I did the first Miss Buncle book. The lighthearted tone, charm and humor were all present and accounted for.
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From the opening page I found myself smiling and laughing and enjoying this book as much as I did the first Miss Buncle book. The lighthearted tone, charm and humor were all present and accounted for.
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Jan 18, 2009
Joy
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A tale of community life in England during WWII. One Mrs Abbott has a pair of adorable children; the other has a dear friend as her home help and plays host to a regiment and some refugees from the London bombing. We see how it was among those left behind while the armies fought, and we also see tasteful romance while young couples attempt to make the best of their lives in such deprived wartime circumstances.
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I'm told this is part of a series, which explains why I had a little troubl More...
Jan 25, 2009
Garnette
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Now comes D.E. Stevenson continuing Miss Buncle, married, two children, not writing, not missing it. SIGH. The first book was fabulous and so funny. The second, nice to be with old friends. The third, while a funny twist on writers in the plot, somehow just not satisfying. No question though that Stevenson has the genre down perfectly, light as a nightingale's song but not funny. Glad to hear Miss Buncle book reissued by Persephone Press was on NPR. And author still aluding to Jane Austen.
Feb 04, 2011
Rose Ann
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Well, this was a disappointing follow-up for "Miss Buncle's Book" and "Miss Buncle Married," both of which I throughly enjoyed. It was not as well-written or as well-plotted. It was almost as though it was written just for the sake of cashing in on the popularity of the 1st two books. Not really recommended.
Jul 23, 2009
Debbie
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I continue to enjoy this series. Definately worth digging for these old books.
Apr 02, 2009
Vicki
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What can I say? I love Miss Buncle/Mrs. Abbott. Can't wait until Book 4 arrives from the library!
Jan 25, 2012
Tricia
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Another great trip to Wandlebury. I was engrossed in the authentic wartime story, both written and set during WWII. There were a lot of characters to keep track of, but I enjoyed getting to know characters from the previous novels even better and there was a cute romance.
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Jun 07, 2008
Grillables
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Third in a series, with a somewhat misleading title - although the book certainly includes bits of the two Mrs. Abbotts, they are by no means the focus of the story. Indeed, the focus switches from character to character with practically every chapter. Stevenson ties it all nicely (and predictably) together in this light novel set during the War.
Dec 16, 2009
Carrieuoregon
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I love Goodreads. I never would have just picked up this author on my own. A lovely conclusion to this series.
Apr 11, 2010
Dianna
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I really enjoyed the last installment in Barbara Buncle's series. I wish there were more!
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