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The Land Girls of Home Farm #2
Alice's Long Road Ahead
The war might be over, but trying to get life back on track is anything but easy for Alice Watts. Follow Alice’s journey back to post-Blitz Bristol where she searches for family, friends, and one particular loved one, in a world where it’s expected to mend and make do….and where it’s sometimes impossible to put your heart before your head…..A tale of true courage and the power of sheer determination, this un-put-downable post-WWII set saga is filled with warmth, humour and heart-wrenching emotion.Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Katie Flynn and Dilly Court.Previous books in the Home Land Farm Girls 1 – Letters to Alice
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First published January 1, 2016
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August 6, 2016
The premise of this book, I think, was 3 girls that became friends during the war and their lives after that. Alice is the main character and her 2 friends are Evie and Fay. This is an ok book but to me it lacks substance. The reader is told some things in great detail ~ an example~ the necklace her Mother had given her~but then it is never mentioned again. I felt like I was hovering over these young women but never invited into their lives. I can tell you a lot of details but I'm not really engaged. I'm not sure that makes sense~ I would have liked to give it 3 1/2 stars because it was good. I'm glad I was given a chance to read it for an honest review. But I sure wish I had been invited into their lives.
April 12, 2019
I really liked “Letters from Alice” in spite of the rather spotty writing (perhaps a new editor), so I was very excited to read this book to discover what happens with the three wise monkeys. I was so disappointed. What could have been a really good story by developing the characters and letting the reader get to know each one better was, in fact, ruined by making most of the story about Alice’s self-doubts and whining. I did like knowing what happened to each character, but was sorely disappointed in the bulk of the story being about Alice’s neuroses.
July 6, 2021
Lovely Series
I really loved this series. Loved the characters especially the 'Three Wise Monkeys'.
The storyline was excellent and I loved the way all the charscters , whom you had fallen in love with all went into The Long Road Ahead!
Make sure you read 'Letters from Alice' first!
5 stars for both books.
I really loved this series. Loved the characters especially the 'Three Wise Monkeys'.
The storyline was excellent and I loved the way all the charscters , whom you had fallen in love with all went into The Long Road Ahead!
Make sure you read 'Letters from Alice' first!
5 stars for both books.
December 13, 2017
Book 2 of 2, the first one I read straight before this one is Letters to Alice.
This second book follows the story of Alice & her land girl friends Eve and Fay. Easy read but a bit ‘schmaltzy” and all too good to be true.
This second book follows the story of Alice & her land girl friends Eve and Fay. Easy read but a bit ‘schmaltzy” and all too good to be true.
April 18, 2023
brilliant ww2 read
This is the second book in this little saga only 2 books don’t know if anymore are going to be published I hope so I loved following the lives of the land girls through ww2 and beyond a lovely feel good read thank you Rosie James
This is the second book in this little saga only 2 books don’t know if anymore are going to be published I hope so I loved following the lives of the land girls through ww2 and beyond a lovely feel good read thank you Rosie James
December 12, 2021
The long road ahead
I really enjoyed this book. I liked the characters that followed on from the first book . Look forward to more from this author .
I really enjoyed this book. I liked the characters that followed on from the first book . Look forward to more from this author .
September 9, 2025
This was a really enjoyable read, the 3 main cariture came to life within the story, it was written so well. Loved ever page of this book, hates to put my kindle down to sleep.
March 30, 2016
The Long Road Ahead, is a novel written by Rosie James. It is a wonderful story about frienship, family, and love.
The story is about Alice Watts. In the beginning of the story, we learn about Alice's precious letters...letters written to her by her best friends, Evie and Fay, and also from her beloved Samuel. She has carefully taken care of these letters for more than twenty years. These letters mean the world to Alice, especially since they basically tell her story.
It is through Alice's letters that the story of her past is primarily told. Things are revealed about her friendships, her fiance, and family. Through past and present, the story unfolds and makes for an emotional tale at times. The author uses very vivid details in some parts of the book, but I wish she would have used it more throughout the book to make the story come to life. I enjoyed reading this story, but felt I didn't connect they way I would have liked to with the main characters. This book had the potential to be a five star book, but fell short in the character development for me. Overall, it was a good book with interesting characters.
I received a digital copy of this book from Carina UK and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The story is about Alice Watts. In the beginning of the story, we learn about Alice's precious letters...letters written to her by her best friends, Evie and Fay, and also from her beloved Samuel. She has carefully taken care of these letters for more than twenty years. These letters mean the world to Alice, especially since they basically tell her story.
It is through Alice's letters that the story of her past is primarily told. Things are revealed about her friendships, her fiance, and family. Through past and present, the story unfolds and makes for an emotional tale at times. The author uses very vivid details in some parts of the book, but I wish she would have used it more throughout the book to make the story come to life. I enjoyed reading this story, but felt I didn't connect they way I would have liked to with the main characters. This book had the potential to be a five star book, but fell short in the character development for me. Overall, it was a good book with interesting characters.
I received a digital copy of this book from Carina UK and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
April 1, 2016
This book is ok. It was very long drawn out, so became a bit boring . The book is I think the second in a series and there was an awful lot in it referring to the past. Alice, Evie and Fay met when they were land girls. World War 2 is over and Alice is getting married to Sam, the love of her life. It feels like most of the story is taken up with the months before the wedding and then it falls even flatter. Actually the epilogue was really good.
April 2, 2016
i really enjoyed this well written novel- and liked the plot device of the letters. This isn't a big splashy novel but rather one with small heartfelt twists that make it very readable and realistic. thanks to NETGALLEY for the ARC from this writer I have not read before. I look forward to more from her in the future.
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