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Glen Avich #2
Se stiamo insieme ci sarà un perché
La vita di Inary Monteith è a una svolta cruciale. Dopo aver passato la notte con Alex, il suo migliore amico, lei gli ha spezzato il cuore dicendogli che è stato un errore. Quella stessa mattina, poi, una terribile telefonata le impone di lasciare Londra per tornare in tutta fretta dalla sua famiglia, nelle Highlands scozzesi: la sorella minore, malata da tempo, è peggiorata improvvisamente. Il ritorno nella terra d’origine segnerà per Inary un imprevisto momento di riflessione sul passato e su quello che desidera dal futuro. Oltre alle precarie condizioni di salute della sorella, infatti, dovrà confrontarsi con un fratello ostile, un ex fidanzato con cui non vuole più avere niente a che fare, i suoi contrastanti sentimenti per Alex e un affascinante ragazzo americano incontrato da poco. Inoltre, si troverà a dover gestire uno strano dono che credeva di aver perso per sempre – un sesto senso che da secoli attraversa le generazioni e caratterizza molte donne della sua famiglia. E quando una voce dal passato le chiede con insistenza di essere ascoltata, Inary scoprirà un mistero che dovrà necessariamente svelare, se vorrà tornare a essere libera e felice.
319 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2013
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Daniela Sacerdoti
36 books378 followersDaniela Sacerdoti is a mother and a writer. Born in Naples, but brought up in a small village in the Italian Alps, she lives near Glasgow with her husband and sons. She steals time to write when everyone has gone to bed, or before they wake up. She’s a Primary teacher, but she chose to be at home with her children. She loves being with her boys, reading anything she can get her hands on and chatting with her girlfriends. But she also adores being on her own, free to daydream and make up stories.
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March 27, 2019
2014/Появи се новата Сесилия Ахърн. Или магията на Шотландия срещу тази на Ирландия. Героите от 'Бди над мен ', намират място и в този роман. Харесва ми да разбирам какво се случва с някои от тях и след като съм прочела вече тяхната история. Със сигурност ще продължавам да чета книгите на тази италианка с шотландска душа :-)
2019/
Уви,само ще си ги препрочитам , така и не се появиха други книги на авторката.Тази е малко по-слаба от първата й, но е приятна.
2019/
Уви,само ще си ги препрочитам , така и не се появиха други книги на авторката.Тази е малко по-слаба от първата й, но е приятна.
July 26, 2018
When Inary Monteith was little, she had a gift she could see people after they had died. The sight they called it. But after a traumatic incident at the age of twelve, her gift vanished.
I loved reading this book
I loved reading this book
November 4, 2015
5 Words: heartbreak, regret, love, family, magic.
This was a delight to read, even if it did leave me in tears more than once. It was subtle and surprising, and even if it did make me cry and gave me the chills, it also cheered me up. I felt like it lightened my soul (oh no, I'm getting all melodramatic!) and I loved the style of writing, it was almost lyrical.
The narrative is split in to three and I really enjoyed seeing things from different perspectives. It was done really well and each character had their own voice, easily distinguishable. Inary was of course my favourite, but not only because she was the main character. I could really relate to her and understand her, and I really felt for her.
Take Me Home does have some clichés, but in a good way.
At first I wasn't so sure about the whole "I see dead people" thing, but I grew to anticipate those moments as they were so beautifully written.
This is a story about heartbreak and love and finding your home.
This was a delight to read, even if it did leave me in tears more than once. It was subtle and surprising, and even if it did make me cry and gave me the chills, it also cheered me up. I felt like it lightened my soul (oh no, I'm getting all melodramatic!) and I loved the style of writing, it was almost lyrical.
The narrative is split in to three and I really enjoyed seeing things from different perspectives. It was done really well and each character had their own voice, easily distinguishable. Inary was of course my favourite, but not only because she was the main character. I could really relate to her and understand her, and I really felt for her.
Take Me Home does have some clichés, but in a good way.
At first I wasn't so sure about the whole "I see dead people" thing, but I grew to anticipate those moments as they were so beautifully written.
This is a story about heartbreak and love and finding your home.
August 19, 2018
Много красиво и нежно разказана история /официалната анотация няма нищо общо/, просто се лее и те увлича. Чуваш мисли, замисляш се дали ти си срещнал наистина тази единствената любов, усещаш черното езеро. Ако вече не си влюбен в Шотландия и нейните жени, някои от които имат дарба, това ще се промени с тази книга.
Обичам такива книги, които докато четеш чувстваш всички видове емоции, виждаш различни нюанси на пурпурно и сякаш си вътре в душата на Айнари 💟
А след като свърши книгата има много неща, за които да помислиш.
Обичам такива книги, които докато четеш чувстваш всички видове емоции, виждаш различни нюанси на пурпурно и сякаш си вътре в душата на Айнари 💟
А след като свърши книгата има много неща, за които да помислиш.
January 26, 2014
I adored Daniela’s Watch Over Me, in fact I notice that I am quoted in Amazon’s product description of her new book Take Me Home praising Watch Over Me saying “Take your time when you read this, absorb every word, because it’s totally and utterly worth it. The first book I’ve ever wanted to read again before I’d even finished turning the last page; this book will stay with me forever”.
So you can imagine my delight when Take Me Home arrived one morning. So much so, I ditched the book I was reading mid-way through (I was struggling with it, and I needed an excuse to move on) and started to devour this new book. It had big boots to fill, and did it live up to expectations? Yes, it did. I don’t think I loved it as much, but only because I wanted more. I wanted more of Inary and Alex and the ending wasn’t quite as beautiful as I had hoped for.
It was the perfect read to keep me sane on my delayed Tuesday morning commute, and it only took two days of commuting to finish rapidly turning the pages. Perfect timing some might say, as I turned the last page as the train pulled into my station one evening last week.
Take Me Home has tinges of similarities to Watch Over Me; there are the broken hearts, the sadness and the element of “paranormal activity”, but it is unique and wonderful in its own right.
The book is written from different characters perspectives, and it alternatives perfectly to allow you to capture each characters innermost thoughts. This style of writing doesn’t break the pace or flow of the book – it’s perfect.
The other book (which I ditched for this one, and which shall remain nameless for now), was causing me problems because I just couldn’t identify with the main character. I just didn’t care. However, I loved Inary from the first page of this book. The book resounded with me, as I too find myself distancing myself from relationships (although for me it isn’t the conventional reason of having my own heart broken) and Inary’s deepest thoughts occasionally reminded me of myself. I also loved Alex – he sounds like the sort of man I would like in my life. Maybe I have my own Alex, but I just can't see him for who he is?!
Take Me Home really is a truly beautiful story; it’s gripping and it’s moving. It will hold your interest from the first sentence right through to the last, and it will leave you wanting more from Daniela Sacerdoti.
Once again, I am left wondering what book could possibly replace the void which Dani has left, once more, in my life.
So you can imagine my delight when Take Me Home arrived one morning. So much so, I ditched the book I was reading mid-way through (I was struggling with it, and I needed an excuse to move on) and started to devour this new book. It had big boots to fill, and did it live up to expectations? Yes, it did. I don’t think I loved it as much, but only because I wanted more. I wanted more of Inary and Alex and the ending wasn’t quite as beautiful as I had hoped for.
It was the perfect read to keep me sane on my delayed Tuesday morning commute, and it only took two days of commuting to finish rapidly turning the pages. Perfect timing some might say, as I turned the last page as the train pulled into my station one evening last week.
Take Me Home has tinges of similarities to Watch Over Me; there are the broken hearts, the sadness and the element of “paranormal activity”, but it is unique and wonderful in its own right.
The book is written from different characters perspectives, and it alternatives perfectly to allow you to capture each characters innermost thoughts. This style of writing doesn’t break the pace or flow of the book – it’s perfect.
The other book (which I ditched for this one, and which shall remain nameless for now), was causing me problems because I just couldn’t identify with the main character. I just didn’t care. However, I loved Inary from the first page of this book. The book resounded with me, as I too find myself distancing myself from relationships (although for me it isn’t the conventional reason of having my own heart broken) and Inary’s deepest thoughts occasionally reminded me of myself. I also loved Alex – he sounds like the sort of man I would like in my life. Maybe I have my own Alex, but I just can't see him for who he is?!
Take Me Home really is a truly beautiful story; it’s gripping and it’s moving. It will hold your interest from the first sentence right through to the last, and it will leave you wanting more from Daniela Sacerdoti.
Once again, I am left wondering what book could possibly replace the void which Dani has left, once more, in my life.
February 21, 2016
3,5. Me ha gustado, aunque ha sido diferente a lo que esperaba. Es más sentimental que romántica y el tema principal está en cómo la protagonista se enfrenta al fallecimiento de su hermana y a controlar su "don", ya que es capaz de ver espíritus de personas fallecidas. El ritmo es muy bueno, pero hacia el final se hace bastante previsible. Es una novela corta y bien escrita.
February 26, 2014
Oh I really didn't like this at all
If I am honest . A silly story and a wimpy heroine!
If I am honest . A silly story and a wimpy heroine!
April 13, 2022
Llévame A Casa es una historia con la que tuve mis dudas, encontré muchos clichés y es muy predecible por momentos, pero creo que es emotiva y reflexiva, deja mensajes lindos a uno como lector y la cuestión paranormal al final me convenció. Narrada desde diferentes perspectivas y grandes descripciones. Es una lectura entretenida, donde veremos la importancia de los valores, de la amistad, familia, así como el amor, el desamor. Buena!!!
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March 11, 2017
I did enjoy the this, even though it is a little predictable as regards the romance part of the story - aren't they all? However the setting is delightful", a small Scottish village, and the story has a paranormal touch to it, which guides us along to the conclusion.
It's good enough for me to go onto book 3, Set Me Free.
It's good enough for me to go onto book 3, Set Me Free.
November 22, 2020
That kind of story that stands as a lesson. Full off thoughts that may be kept in mind. Daniela Sacerdoti wraps lessons of self love in wonderful stories that I really cherish.
April 28, 2021
E daí eu peguei para ler Deixe-Me Ir da autora Daniela Sacerdoti e o mesmo é um spin off de uma série escrita pela autora.
Apesar disso, é possível ler somente Deixe-Me Ir por focar mais na protagonista e seus dons mediúnicos.
Esta protagonista chama-se Irany, mora em Londres e possui uma irmã doente chamada Emily. Na infância, ela conseguia enxergar seres desencarnados, porém, desde os 12 anos esse dom foi bloqueado e não viu mais nada.
Depois de dormir com seu melhor amigo chamado Alex, recebe a informação que sua irmã piorou e ela terá que ir a Escócia.
A partir de então, acompanhamos o seu retorno a cidade natal e também a volta dos seus dons mediúnicos tanto como enxergar os mortos quanto como senti-los.
Por causa disso e depois do falecimento da sua irmã, Irany volta as suas raízes de modo hard e decide refazer suas questões da sua infância e quando teve sua última visão antes da sua mediunidade ser totalmente bloqueada.
Sendo assim, volta ao lago onde ocorreu um afogamento e tenta ajudar Mary a se libertar das suas questões pessoais e espirituais. Para a moça, ver e ouvir mortos era um segredo que pouquíssimas pessoas tinham, e na cabeça dela, era uma herança familiar.
Ao mesmo tempo que ajuda outros seres como médium, Irany também tem que se lidar com o seu próprio luto em decorrência da morte da irmã e a perda da voz como uma consequência psicológica do mesmo fato.
Os capítulos são narrados pela própria protagonista e por outros personagens importantes na história, principalmente aqueles mais presentes na vida da moça naquele momento.
Durante a narrativa, Irany descreve as sensações sentidas com a proximidade de um espírito por perto e/ou querendo se comunicar. Ela sente, enxerga, ouve o que está sendo dito, porém, não fala pelos mesmos. Ou seja: Quem quiser entender como funciona a clarividência na prática é uma ótima pedida.
Além disso, Irany vive o que a maioria dos médiuns já passou: Sua descoberta e auto conhecimento com a mediunidade e como lidar com a mesma. Também o bloqueio ocorrido, muito em função do trauma e da falta de preparo naquela época.
O texto é de fácil entendimento e a leitura é mega fluída e envolvente. Não conhecia a autora e fiquei bem curiosa para ler a série inteira, mesmo sabendo ser mais focado na "leitura normal", digamos assim.
http://hidratarvicia.com.br/2021/04/2...
Apesar disso, é possível ler somente Deixe-Me Ir por focar mais na protagonista e seus dons mediúnicos.
Esta protagonista chama-se Irany, mora em Londres e possui uma irmã doente chamada Emily. Na infância, ela conseguia enxergar seres desencarnados, porém, desde os 12 anos esse dom foi bloqueado e não viu mais nada.
Depois de dormir com seu melhor amigo chamado Alex, recebe a informação que sua irmã piorou e ela terá que ir a Escócia.
A partir de então, acompanhamos o seu retorno a cidade natal e também a volta dos seus dons mediúnicos tanto como enxergar os mortos quanto como senti-los.
Por causa disso e depois do falecimento da sua irmã, Irany volta as suas raízes de modo hard e decide refazer suas questões da sua infância e quando teve sua última visão antes da sua mediunidade ser totalmente bloqueada.
Sendo assim, volta ao lago onde ocorreu um afogamento e tenta ajudar Mary a se libertar das suas questões pessoais e espirituais. Para a moça, ver e ouvir mortos era um segredo que pouquíssimas pessoas tinham, e na cabeça dela, era uma herança familiar.
Ao mesmo tempo que ajuda outros seres como médium, Irany também tem que se lidar com o seu próprio luto em decorrência da morte da irmã e a perda da voz como uma consequência psicológica do mesmo fato.
Os capítulos são narrados pela própria protagonista e por outros personagens importantes na história, principalmente aqueles mais presentes na vida da moça naquele momento.
Durante a narrativa, Irany descreve as sensações sentidas com a proximidade de um espírito por perto e/ou querendo se comunicar. Ela sente, enxerga, ouve o que está sendo dito, porém, não fala pelos mesmos. Ou seja: Quem quiser entender como funciona a clarividência na prática é uma ótima pedida.
Além disso, Irany vive o que a maioria dos médiuns já passou: Sua descoberta e auto conhecimento com a mediunidade e como lidar com a mesma. Também o bloqueio ocorrido, muito em função do trauma e da falta de preparo naquela época.
O texto é de fácil entendimento e a leitura é mega fluída e envolvente. Não conhecia a autora e fiquei bem curiosa para ler a série inteira, mesmo sabendo ser mais focado na "leitura normal", digamos assim.
http://hidratarvicia.com.br/2021/04/2...
December 19, 2013
Thank you to the author and publisher for the review copy. **Reviewed by Melissa***
Inary Monteith’s life is at a crossroads. After a stolen night with her close friend Alex, she’s just broken his heart by telling him it was all a terrible mistake. Then she has to rush home from London to the Scottish Highlands when her little sister’s illness suddenly worsens – and in returning she must confront the painful memories she has been trying so hard to escape.
‘Take me home’ is the first book I’ve had the pleasure of reading by Daniela Sacerdoti, and on that basis I shall certainly be taking a look at her other work!
When Inary’s sister Emily falls deathly ill, she must return to her hometown and deal with a reality she has been unable to face for the past three years. Having built herself a new life in London, without ever truly letting anyone in after a previous heartbreak, she finds herself in a deep emotional turmoil – especially when a ‘gift’ from her childhood unexpectedly comes back to haunt her.
Set in the beautiful Scottish countryside, in the small town of Glen Avich, this is a story about love, family, friendship – and a touch of the supernatural. I found myself falling a little bit in love with the setting of the loch and surrounding areas, to the point that I actually had a quick browse on the visitscotland website!
The story is told from three points of view; Inary herself, her brother Logan who she left behind and her best friend (and maybe a little bit more) from London, Alex. Sometimes in a book I will find it hard to follow threads from several different characters at once, but here I found that it added real emotional depth and even caught myself shedding a tear on several occasions.
This is a gentle story, one that will sneak up and surprise you with both a smile and a tug on the heart strings. The supernatural element is interesting, well thought out and does not detract from the integrity of the real life issues that the book deals with.
Definitely one to pick up over the holidays and read snuggled up by the fire (or perhaps radiator for those of us without a furnace) I would certainly recommend that you grab yourself a copy – especially for the bargain price of 99p on kindle!
Inary Monteith’s life is at a crossroads. After a stolen night with her close friend Alex, she’s just broken his heart by telling him it was all a terrible mistake. Then she has to rush home from London to the Scottish Highlands when her little sister’s illness suddenly worsens – and in returning she must confront the painful memories she has been trying so hard to escape.
‘Take me home’ is the first book I’ve had the pleasure of reading by Daniela Sacerdoti, and on that basis I shall certainly be taking a look at her other work!
When Inary’s sister Emily falls deathly ill, she must return to her hometown and deal with a reality she has been unable to face for the past three years. Having built herself a new life in London, without ever truly letting anyone in after a previous heartbreak, she finds herself in a deep emotional turmoil – especially when a ‘gift’ from her childhood unexpectedly comes back to haunt her.
Set in the beautiful Scottish countryside, in the small town of Glen Avich, this is a story about love, family, friendship – and a touch of the supernatural. I found myself falling a little bit in love with the setting of the loch and surrounding areas, to the point that I actually had a quick browse on the visitscotland website!
The story is told from three points of view; Inary herself, her brother Logan who she left behind and her best friend (and maybe a little bit more) from London, Alex. Sometimes in a book I will find it hard to follow threads from several different characters at once, but here I found that it added real emotional depth and even caught myself shedding a tear on several occasions.
This is a gentle story, one that will sneak up and surprise you with both a smile and a tug on the heart strings. The supernatural element is interesting, well thought out and does not detract from the integrity of the real life issues that the book deals with.
Definitely one to pick up over the holidays and read snuggled up by the fire (or perhaps radiator for those of us without a furnace) I would certainly recommend that you grab yourself a copy – especially for the bargain price of 99p on kindle!
May 21, 2016
Un libro que me ha sorprendido para bien aunque no termina de desarrollar algunos puntos de la trama y con un final demasiado abierto, a mi parecer.
November 7, 2018
actually 4.5 stars
I am a little bit disappointed after the first Glen Avich book because this one seem more conventional but I still loved it. :)
I am a little bit disappointed after the first Glen Avich book because this one seem more conventional but I still loved it. :)
March 17, 2017
Me encanta que sea ambientado en Irlanda, siento una fascinación desde que leí Outlander, así que estoy más que feliz por haberle leído más sobre ella, siento que conocí un poco más.
Alex, me pareció un amor, sin duda es mi personaje favorito, me dolió mucho saber que nuestra protagonista Inary le hiciera daño, entiendo que las circunstancias eran difíciles, no lo niego, pero me dolió bastante, más porque como era narrado por él algunas partes comprendía lo que estaba pasando, así que sí Inary al menos le podias devolver las llamadas?
Lo más importante: Inary, y la trama principal. Me gustó muchisimo, es un tema muy real pero a la vez tienes un poco de magia (lo cual a decir verdad me causaba terror, lo estaba leyendo de noche, y ya me imaginaba a alguien a mi lado muerto), pero ME ENCANTO.
No le doy las dos estrellitas, porque siento que faltó algo, o yo no conecté totalmente con la historia, pero no tengo nada malo que decir, es realmente linda y una narrativa increíble.
Alex, me pareció un amor, sin duda es mi personaje favorito, me dolió mucho saber que nuestra protagonista Inary le hiciera daño, entiendo que las circunstancias eran difíciles, no lo niego, pero me dolió bastante, más porque como era narrado por él algunas partes comprendía lo que estaba pasando, así que sí Inary al menos le podias devolver las llamadas?
Lo más importante: Inary, y la trama principal. Me gustó muchisimo, es un tema muy real pero a la vez tienes un poco de magia (lo cual a decir verdad me causaba terror, lo estaba leyendo de noche, y ya me imaginaba a alguien a mi lado muerto), pero ME ENCANTO.
No le doy las dos estrellitas, porque siento que faltó algo, o yo no conecté totalmente con la historia, pero no tengo nada malo que decir, es realmente linda y una narrativa increíble.
September 6, 2017
Recuerdo que uno de los libros que más me gustó del año pasado fue “Cuida de mí” de Daniela Sacerdoti. Aquella mezcla de realidad con magia y el encanto del pueblo de Glen Avich en Escocia, tanto que aún sigo buscando su verdadera existencia en Google, así de mucho amo a Escocia, por lo que imaginarán mi enorme sorpresa cuando encontré otro libro de ella traducido al español, “Llévame a casa” y más aún cuando me enteré que era una saga en Amazon.
Nuevamente volvemos a encontrarnos en el poblado de Glen Avich, pero la protagonista esta vez es Inary Monteith, quien aparentemente tiene una vida tranquila en Londres trabajando como editora pero con un deseo de ser escritora sin encontrar la inspiración correcta, mas pronto todo eso cambiará y es que Inary posee el don de ver y comunicarse con los muertos, un don de primeras apreciado pero que luego ha sido motivo de sufrimiento y vergüenza para sí misma, sobre todo debido a Alex, uno de sus amigos más cercanos y por el que también comienza a experimentar sentimientos románticos aún si ella misma no lo sabe o no lo quiere aceptar. Lamentablemente un triste acontecimiento, su hermana menor Emily se encuentra gravemente enferma y la hará volver al pueblo del que tanto tiempo se mantuvo alejada y donde descubrirá que los fantasmas no solo provienen del más allá, sino en los vivos también.
He disfrutado de este libro tanto como el anterior, no solo por su buena escritura y la descripción del pueblo dándole más extensión, sino que también me encontré con la misma situación de Inary en carne propia y es que en medio de su lectura ocurrió el fallecimiento de mi abuela lo que nos tomó por sorpresa a todos en mi familia, lo que es bastante irónico, pero al mismo tiempo, encontrarme con un libro que reflejara exactamente lo que siento fue también como una especie de catarsis que sirvió para continuar y no deprimirme más de lo que estaba. La novela plantea principalmente el conflicto interno de Inary a raíz de la muerte de su hermana Emily y lo que ello conlleva volver a casa, donde solo le queda su hermano Logan, cuya relación no es nada agradable, enfrentarse a su propio don y a su propio pasado en un pueblo donde todo se sabe, especialmente con una búsqueda bastante especial, pero no todo es malo, ya que otra de las sorpresas agradables es la presencia de Eilidh y descubrir que ambas son primas. Fue una pequeña alegría ver lo feliz que es ahora junto a Jamie, Maisie y su nuevo bebé, Sorley y el constante apoyo que es para Inary. Como siempre, está relatado por variadas perspectivas lo que nos permite saber lo que ocurre en la cabeza de los demás personajes y entender sus motivos para ser como son.
Principalmente “Llévame a casa” es una historia de búsqueda de la propia identidad y superación, pero también tiene espacio para el amor. Adoré el personaje de Alex tanto como el de Jamie antes, principalmente porque Alex representa algo que muchas mujeres buscamos, la aceptación y la comprensión. Muchas veces ocultamos cosas personales por vergüenza y por temor de que nuestro regalo sea rechazado, pero encontrar a alguien que pueda llegar a aceptarnos con defectos y virtudes es digno de admiración. Solo espero que los siguientes libros que Daniela Sacerdoti que lea a futuro tengan la misma esencia que este que he leído así como su antecesor.
"Aunque ahora te parezca imposible, el tiempo lo cura todo".
-Daniela Sacerdoti, Llévame a Casa.
Nuevamente volvemos a encontrarnos en el poblado de Glen Avich, pero la protagonista esta vez es Inary Monteith, quien aparentemente tiene una vida tranquila en Londres trabajando como editora pero con un deseo de ser escritora sin encontrar la inspiración correcta, mas pronto todo eso cambiará y es que Inary posee el don de ver y comunicarse con los muertos, un don de primeras apreciado pero que luego ha sido motivo de sufrimiento y vergüenza para sí misma, sobre todo debido a Alex, uno de sus amigos más cercanos y por el que también comienza a experimentar sentimientos románticos aún si ella misma no lo sabe o no lo quiere aceptar. Lamentablemente un triste acontecimiento, su hermana menor Emily se encuentra gravemente enferma y la hará volver al pueblo del que tanto tiempo se mantuvo alejada y donde descubrirá que los fantasmas no solo provienen del más allá, sino en los vivos también.
He disfrutado de este libro tanto como el anterior, no solo por su buena escritura y la descripción del pueblo dándole más extensión, sino que también me encontré con la misma situación de Inary en carne propia y es que en medio de su lectura ocurrió el fallecimiento de mi abuela lo que nos tomó por sorpresa a todos en mi familia, lo que es bastante irónico, pero al mismo tiempo, encontrarme con un libro que reflejara exactamente lo que siento fue también como una especie de catarsis que sirvió para continuar y no deprimirme más de lo que estaba. La novela plantea principalmente el conflicto interno de Inary a raíz de la muerte de su hermana Emily y lo que ello conlleva volver a casa, donde solo le queda su hermano Logan, cuya relación no es nada agradable, enfrentarse a su propio don y a su propio pasado en un pueblo donde todo se sabe, especialmente con una búsqueda bastante especial, pero no todo es malo, ya que otra de las sorpresas agradables es la presencia de Eilidh y descubrir que ambas son primas. Fue una pequeña alegría ver lo feliz que es ahora junto a Jamie, Maisie y su nuevo bebé, Sorley y el constante apoyo que es para Inary. Como siempre, está relatado por variadas perspectivas lo que nos permite saber lo que ocurre en la cabeza de los demás personajes y entender sus motivos para ser como son.
Principalmente “Llévame a casa” es una historia de búsqueda de la propia identidad y superación, pero también tiene espacio para el amor. Adoré el personaje de Alex tanto como el de Jamie antes, principalmente porque Alex representa algo que muchas mujeres buscamos, la aceptación y la comprensión. Muchas veces ocultamos cosas personales por vergüenza y por temor de que nuestro regalo sea rechazado, pero encontrar a alguien que pueda llegar a aceptarnos con defectos y virtudes es digno de admiración. Solo espero que los siguientes libros que Daniela Sacerdoti que lea a futuro tengan la misma esencia que este que he leído así como su antecesor.
"Aunque ahora te parezca imposible, el tiempo lo cura todo".
-Daniela Sacerdoti, Llévame a Casa.
March 25, 2014
Take Me Home embodies the dreaded cliché of a girl with a past who can’t let her guard down. In this case the heroine is Inary who after a one night stand with her best friend, Alex, flees back to her tiny Scottish hometown to see her terminally ill sister one last time. While back home she is forced to confront said past in the form of small town gossip, an arrogant ex-fiancé and a bitter older brother. And ghosts. It transpires that the tagline of “Can the ghosts of your past help you find a better future?” refers to literal spectres. Inary possesses a sixth sense that allows her to see dead people. Her “sight” disappeared when she had a near miss with a particularly sinister ghoul at age 13. However, with her sister’s death this sight comes back while her voice disappears. Spoiler: in the end Inary finally faces both her literal and figurative demons and everything gets neatly tied up in a sickly sweet bow.
Take Me Home is simply written and very readable. However, Sacerdoti seems unable to allow her characters to speak or act without endless amounts of elaboration. If they see an object it must be compared to something poetic; they must smell, touch, hear and taste. This can be a useful literary device but given how much Sacerdoti uses it, it just becomes exhausting. She seems overly centred on unnecessary detail, which can be observed in the ridiculous similes used to describe people. Alex describes Inary’s sister as being “as vivid and cheerful as a little windmill, one of those brightly coloured ones that people put in their gardens.” Other amusing descriptions include when Alex, without a hint of irony, compares Inary to “a little earthed rainbow.” This is not the only moment of accidental humour in Take Me Home; other laughable lines include Inary’s own philosophical thoughts: “for some reason, I always felt an affinity with owls”.
Sacerdoti writes each chapter from the point of view of a different character. Although she does well in alternating her writing pattern to provide each character with a unique voice some criticise this technique as a lazy one. A further stylistic faux pas made by Sacerdoti is her abuse of ellipsis. At first it might be thought that this was in keeping with the hesitant nature of the protagonist, Inary. However, it soon becomes clear that this is something each character is guilty of. On page 17 alone she uses the dreaded dot-dot-dot seven times. Similarly, the novel is filled with rhetorical questions which begin to grate a few pages in.
Overall, Take Me Home makes for an entertaining read but unfortunately not in the way the author would have intended.
Take Me Home is simply written and very readable. However, Sacerdoti seems unable to allow her characters to speak or act without endless amounts of elaboration. If they see an object it must be compared to something poetic; they must smell, touch, hear and taste. This can be a useful literary device but given how much Sacerdoti uses it, it just becomes exhausting. She seems overly centred on unnecessary detail, which can be observed in the ridiculous similes used to describe people. Alex describes Inary’s sister as being “as vivid and cheerful as a little windmill, one of those brightly coloured ones that people put in their gardens.” Other amusing descriptions include when Alex, without a hint of irony, compares Inary to “a little earthed rainbow.” This is not the only moment of accidental humour in Take Me Home; other laughable lines include Inary’s own philosophical thoughts: “for some reason, I always felt an affinity with owls”.
Sacerdoti writes each chapter from the point of view of a different character. Although she does well in alternating her writing pattern to provide each character with a unique voice some criticise this technique as a lazy one. A further stylistic faux pas made by Sacerdoti is her abuse of ellipsis. At first it might be thought that this was in keeping with the hesitant nature of the protagonist, Inary. However, it soon becomes clear that this is something each character is guilty of. On page 17 alone she uses the dreaded dot-dot-dot seven times. Similarly, the novel is filled with rhetorical questions which begin to grate a few pages in.
Overall, Take Me Home makes for an entertaining read but unfortunately not in the way the author would have intended.
March 23, 2014
Firstly I’d like to thank the publisher for sending me this eBook to read and give an honest review. I’m a big fan of Daniela’s writing (reviews on my blog) and I had heard wonderful things about this book so I was very much looking forward to getting started.
The prologue gave me chills (the first of many whilst reading the book) as I learned about the moment Inary realised she had a gift. There were also hints of something unpleasant in her past which really intrigued me and I couldn’t wait to find out what it was.
A night of passion caused Inary some confusion and unfortunately that was immediately followed by some bad news which, understandably, mixed her life up even more. Reading Alex’s point of view was lovely but a little bit heartbreaking at the same time because it was only then that I realised the extent of his feelings towards Inary.
After an extremely sad scene of loss which had me filling up with tears, Inary discovered that she had lost something else – this was a fascinating part of the storyline for me, I was just so interested to see how she would cope and how it would affect her life. The loss also opened up a strange opportunity for her which led to plenty more eerie moments and Mary’s story (an incredibly addictive tale that captivated me as much as it did Inary).
The atmospheric writing style beautifully captured each situation and made me feel what the characters were feeling. Speaking of the characters, they were so likeable that I felt personally connected to each of them.
This was a beautiful and touching story with a twist of spiritual intrigue!
The prologue gave me chills (the first of many whilst reading the book) as I learned about the moment Inary realised she had a gift. There were also hints of something unpleasant in her past which really intrigued me and I couldn’t wait to find out what it was.
A night of passion caused Inary some confusion and unfortunately that was immediately followed by some bad news which, understandably, mixed her life up even more. Reading Alex’s point of view was lovely but a little bit heartbreaking at the same time because it was only then that I realised the extent of his feelings towards Inary.
After an extremely sad scene of loss which had me filling up with tears, Inary discovered that she had lost something else – this was a fascinating part of the storyline for me, I was just so interested to see how she would cope and how it would affect her life. The loss also opened up a strange opportunity for her which led to plenty more eerie moments and Mary’s story (an incredibly addictive tale that captivated me as much as it did Inary).
The atmospheric writing style beautifully captured each situation and made me feel what the characters were feeling. Speaking of the characters, they were so likeable that I felt personally connected to each of them.
This was a beautiful and touching story with a twist of spiritual intrigue!
April 30, 2014
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4.5/5
Take Me Home was a really enjoyable novel. It actually came as a pleasant surprise as it was not quite what I was expecting. Initially I found this a little hard to get into but then it took off and I couldn't put it down.
Once again I love love love novels that are written from different characters points of view and the author does this from the main characters Inary, Alex and Logan. Inary is instantly likeable and I really felt her pain emotionally and physically. And her relationship with Alex was practically tearing me apart! Especially as we get to read Alex's point of view and know their exact feelings for each other. It felt particularly hard to read this part of the story as it felt close to home and I desperately wanted Alex and Inary to be together. There was one quote though that I absolutely loved and it gave me a little hope: "What's for you won't go past you". I am going to keep repeating that mantra and I really hope it's true!
I loved the descriptions of Glen Avich and its small village and consequently small knit community. I have only ever been to Scotland once, but reading this has made me want to explore more.
There were times in this that literally gave me the chills. Daniela creates a fantastic atmosphere that really draws you in and has you craving more. There was also a fantastic sense of mystery surrounding every page. Every time I had to put the book down, I couldn't stop thinking about it and where the story would lead.
This is the first novel I have read from Daniela and it certainly won't be the last!
4.5/5
Take Me Home was a really enjoyable novel. It actually came as a pleasant surprise as it was not quite what I was expecting. Initially I found this a little hard to get into but then it took off and I couldn't put it down.
Once again I love love love novels that are written from different characters points of view and the author does this from the main characters Inary, Alex and Logan. Inary is instantly likeable and I really felt her pain emotionally and physically. And her relationship with Alex was practically tearing me apart! Especially as we get to read Alex's point of view and know their exact feelings for each other. It felt particularly hard to read this part of the story as it felt close to home and I desperately wanted Alex and Inary to be together. There was one quote though that I absolutely loved and it gave me a little hope: "What's for you won't go past you". I am going to keep repeating that mantra and I really hope it's true!
I loved the descriptions of Glen Avich and its small village and consequently small knit community. I have only ever been to Scotland once, but reading this has made me want to explore more.
There were times in this that literally gave me the chills. Daniela creates a fantastic atmosphere that really draws you in and has you craving more. There was also a fantastic sense of mystery surrounding every page. Every time I had to put the book down, I couldn't stop thinking about it and where the story would lead.
This is the first novel I have read from Daniela and it certainly won't be the last!
February 4, 2014
Absolutely loved this book!
It had me engrossed from the word go. Loved Inary and her found her insecurities about love understandable, as I found the telling of her Gift believable too.
The misunderstandings with her and Alex were so well observed, that I was egging both of them on to say just that bit more!
As for the Glen - Daniela, you've convinced me, I need to visit Scotland again! The end I thought was nicely done, with all who needed to, finding their way home.
It had me engrossed from the word go. Loved Inary and her found her insecurities about love understandable, as I found the telling of her Gift believable too.
The misunderstandings with her and Alex were so well observed, that I was egging both of them on to say just that bit more!
As for the Glen - Daniela, you've convinced me, I need to visit Scotland again! The end I thought was nicely done, with all who needed to, finding their way home.
June 9, 2016
Es la primera vez que leo un libro de esta autora y ha sido todo un descubrimiento, me ha gustado su forma de escribir. La historia romántica tiene poco protagonismo pero la he disfrutado mucho... un amor a distancia.
El libro tiene un ritmo ágil fácil de leer que te atrapa desde las primeras páginas.
Os dejo el enlace a mi blog donde podréis encontrar la reseña más extensa.
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El libro tiene un ritmo ágil fácil de leer que te atrapa desde las primeras páginas.
Os dejo el enlace a mi blog donde podréis encontrar la reseña más extensa.
http://www.lacomunidaddellibro.com/re...
June 15, 2014
Delightful read, full of loss, what might have been and remorse, but thankfully it all works out in the end in the nicest way possible. Characters are good, you feel all their emotions through the writing and the descriptions of where they live you can almost imagine being there.
September 8, 2018
As much as I've loved Watch over me and Keep me safe, this was agony to read. If it wasn't for Glen Avich, the breathtaking scenery of Scotland's little magical village, I would've put it down. It boredme, but most of all, it annoyed me to no end. Inary's character annoyed me. Alex's character annoyed me. But, geesh, I loooved Logan. Now, he seemed interesting. Deeply prone to brooding but caring and koving nonetheless.
Inary with her predicament and constant tearing up. If she wasn't full on crying (yeah, I get the grief part, but not the rest), she was welling up, bowling her eyes out or just had tears running down her cheeks from feeling sad for others. Oh, get a grip.
And Alex. What a tool. To be in love with a girl for three years and still just drooling over her... My god. I wanted to slap them both. I thought, surely there can't be more hapless, pathetic people than these two. And I wanted Inary to get together with Taylor. He seemed like such a great guy, a much better match for her. And also, I wanted Logan and Lesley together too. Not that backpacking chic who just turned up being a tourist. Even the ghost element of the story seemed misplaced and somehow didn't seem to belong for me. I just couldn't warm to any of it. Sorry.
There was so much wrong with this book for me. I loved the writing, that's always a given with Daniela Sacerdoti, she's great with words. Just the development of the story left me disappointed and wanting more.
Even though this book was a miss for me, I still can't wait to sink my teeth into her other books.
Inary with her predicament and constant tearing up. If she wasn't full on crying (yeah, I get the grief part, but not the rest), she was welling up, bowling her eyes out or just had tears running down her cheeks from feeling sad for others. Oh, get a grip.
And Alex. What a tool. To be in love with a girl for three years and still just drooling over her... My god. I wanted to slap them both. I thought, surely there can't be more hapless, pathetic people than these two. And I wanted Inary to get together with Taylor. He seemed like such a great guy, a much better match for her. And also, I wanted Logan and Lesley together too. Not that backpacking chic who just turned up being a tourist. Even the ghost element of the story seemed misplaced and somehow didn't seem to belong for me. I just couldn't warm to any of it. Sorry.
There was so much wrong with this book for me. I loved the writing, that's always a given with Daniela Sacerdoti, she's great with words. Just the development of the story left me disappointed and wanting more.
Even though this book was a miss for me, I still can't wait to sink my teeth into her other books.
October 21, 2020
Halfway through this book I was ready to throw it against the wall. It was boring me to tears. The main character in the book has a sister who has a heart condition which has been known since birth. The sister dies and not totally unexpectedly at the very beginning of the book. One hundred and fifty pages later this young woman is still mired in grief and can't stop talking about how bent out of shape she is after her sister's demise. Then she loses her ability to speak. She's screwed up her love life and deserted and dumped on a perfectly fine love interest because she can't move on after being stuck in the past, when she was left at the altar by a former fiance. The woman was wallowing in self pity and I was frankly getting a little sick and tired of it. And then she starts seeing ghosts. I was already formulating my one star review in my mind.
Well, I modified that pending one star review and rather reluctantly gave it one more star because the crafting of the ending of the book was well done, but I still felt I had suffered quite enough already! I am sick to death of the time travel and I can see dead people format in historical fiction. Please authors, just because Gabaldon was hugely successful in going down that road less traveled, it is no longer 1991, and it is time to move on and get on the right road because the other road is muddy and rutted as hell from way too much traffic.
Well, I modified that pending one star review and rather reluctantly gave it one more star because the crafting of the ending of the book was well done, but I still felt I had suffered quite enough already! I am sick to death of the time travel and I can see dead people format in historical fiction. Please authors, just because Gabaldon was hugely successful in going down that road less traveled, it is no longer 1991, and it is time to move on and get on the right road because the other road is muddy and rutted as hell from way too much traffic.
July 31, 2017
For me, a 1* book is one I would actively turn people away from because it is BAD, 2* is not my taste & while I wouldn't tell people not to read it, I wouldn't be recommending it either, 3* is a good read, something I enjoyed & wanted to see through to the end but not likely to make my 'Favourites' list, a 4* is a book that gripped me & that I am going to be actively recommending, and a 5* is going to be a book I will love forever!
Take Me Home is a solid 3* book. It isn't going to win any literary prizes, it isn't going to be come a classic, but it kept me reading, it made me smile, and I felt reading it was an enjoyable way to spend my time. A bit stereotypical 'chick-lit', a story of love & loss, of finding oneself, a great book to read when you just want to chill out & not be made to think too hard!
Take Me Home is a solid 3* book. It isn't going to win any literary prizes, it isn't going to be come a classic, but it kept me reading, it made me smile, and I felt reading it was an enjoyable way to spend my time. A bit stereotypical 'chick-lit', a story of love & loss, of finding oneself, a great book to read when you just want to chill out & not be made to think too hard!
July 19, 2020
They all lived happily ever after! Everything works out perfectly in the end.
I found the whole ‘I’m never being with another man again!’ annoying. She got dumped. Big deal. Get over it! Instead of celebrating getting away from a complete numbskull she swears off men even though her friend fancies her for like 3years. I found that part of the story predictable and frustrating.
I did like the spirits appearing and felt this was the better storyline and should have been more of the focus. I wanted to know what happened to Robert and did he ever see Mary afterwards? How did they fall in love? How was Anna pregnant? Why was Rose in the lake on her own? So many unanswered questions!!
Predictable will they, won’t they (of course they will) read. Frustrating, weak main character. Parts were fine to read. If you like a sappy read give it a twirl. That’s me done with the series.
I found the whole ‘I’m never being with another man again!’ annoying. She got dumped. Big deal. Get over it! Instead of celebrating getting away from a complete numbskull she swears off men even though her friend fancies her for like 3years. I found that part of the story predictable and frustrating.
I did like the spirits appearing and felt this was the better storyline and should have been more of the focus. I wanted to know what happened to Robert and did he ever see Mary afterwards? How did they fall in love? How was Anna pregnant? Why was Rose in the lake on her own? So many unanswered questions!!
Predictable will they, won’t they (of course they will) read. Frustrating, weak main character. Parts were fine to read. If you like a sappy read give it a twirl. That’s me done with the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 27, 2022
Although Take Me Home is the second book in a trilogy, it could easily be read as a stand-alone. The storyline was okay but I didn't think the paranormal element worked as well as it did in Watch Over Me.
In Watch Over Me, I adored Eilidh and Jamie, but Inary and Alex didn't appeal to me. Inary was insipid and always in tears while Alex moved on too quickly when Inary broke up with him. Also, the way he treated Sharon was horrible. The only character I had any time for was Logan, Inary's older brother - he needs his own book.
Despite being disappointed with this novel, I am going to give the third one a go in the hope it is as good as the first. Fingers crossed!
In Watch Over Me, I adored Eilidh and Jamie, but Inary and Alex didn't appeal to me. Inary was insipid and always in tears while Alex moved on too quickly when Inary broke up with him. Also, the way he treated Sharon was horrible. The only character I had any time for was Logan, Inary's older brother - he needs his own book.
Despite being disappointed with this novel, I am going to give the third one a go in the hope it is as good as the first. Fingers crossed!
May 22, 2018
Chick Lit:
A fast easy read with little substance. Inray has the 'gift' of being able to see departed souls. Her sister dies and Inray loses her voice. Unable to come to terms with the death, she moves back to her Scottish home and thereby breaks up with a 'boyfriend/best friend'. A predictable love story with a mystical background. I read it quickly, simply because it was that sort of book - get it finished and move on to another.
A fast easy read with little substance. Inray has the 'gift' of being able to see departed souls. Her sister dies and Inray loses her voice. Unable to come to terms with the death, she moves back to her Scottish home and thereby breaks up with a 'boyfriend/best friend'. A predictable love story with a mystical background. I read it quickly, simply because it was that sort of book - get it finished and move on to another.
May 20, 2020
Inary Monteith’s life is at a crossroads. After telling her close friend Alex that their relationship was a big mistake she leaves London to return to the Scottish Highlands. There her little sister illness is getting worse and her brother has always been hostile towards her. With all the conflict she mysteriously loses her voice but regains a strange gift from her childhood - a sixth sense that’s runs in her family. A story of love and not forgetting who you are.
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