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" This moving and profound novel is perfectly constructed, and admirable in its configurations of place and period. "
- Times
" An unusual and moving novel in which courage and abnegation are pitted against illicit but total love. . . . a poised and well-judged work. "
- Financial Times
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" An unusual and moving novel in which courage and abnegation are pitted against illicit but total love. . . . a poised and well-judged work. "
- Financial Times
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A beautiful and moving novel about love and loss in France in the early twentieth century
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81 of 83 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read and enjoyed Birdsong and Charlotte Gray already, I for some reason wasn't expecting a great deal from The Girl at the Lion D'Or. I'm unsure why I thought this may be the case, but was pleased to realise my pre-conceptions were wrong.
The main characters, Anne and Hartmann are so convincing, I instantly became engrossed in this wonderful tale of desire, love and life itself. As always, SF sets a great emphasis on the political and historical context in which this story is set - France in the late 1930's.
I felt truly disappointed when I had to put the book down, and found it to be better than Charlotte Gray and almost as good as Birdsong - if you have enjoyed either of these, read it - if you have not read any other SF books, read it - it's now one of my favourite books and I am sure to read it again!
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Contrary to what some people seem to think, Birdsong was not a first novel. This book provides occasional flashes of what was to come in the Novel Faulks may spend his life trying to shake off.
It is a beautiful story, ably written by an author still working towards his best. Some of the 'set pieces' are sublime, some of the emotions are still with me two years after reading the book.
One thing I have always faulted Faulks for is his inability to end novels. 'Birdsong' ends weakly, and this literally just STOPS.
It is like being told the story by an old man in a cafe in provence who dies of a heart attack just as he is about to finish.
At least 'A Fool's Alphabet' had a natural ending at 'Z', but he can't only write on subjects that come with a ready made ending.
Overall The Girl at the Lion d'Or is probably the next best Faulks book for lovers of Birdsong. Worth while reading.
32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read all of Sebastian Faulk's books now I can safely say I enjoyed none more that this one. Songbird and Charlotte Gray ooze Faulk's charming narrative style while delivering a harrowing and touching look at the arcane terror of wartime. In the girl from the Lion d'Or the reader is treated once more to this sophistocated plot scheme and character development. Faulk's treatment of love and sexual desire is again eye-opening , mixing the power of the soul with the weakness of the flesh. The story is developed at a faster rate than Charlotte Gray and the main characters Ann and Hartmann are presented to the reader in a way that every nuance of theirs is understood. The plot may seem a little thin to those used to the flowing themes of Birdsong but perseverance leads to a rewarding read topped of with a heart-tugging ending.
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A pure joy
I downloaded this book after reading Birdsong, and it didn't disappoint. The character development was excellent and the story was compelling. Just an outstanding smart read.
Published 1 month ago by Pq
Very different
Really enjoyed this book. Very different to other books I have read in so far as it is a story based a lot on thoughts and feelings rather than actions. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Procook
Absolutely beautiful
I had previously read a few of Faulks books before this one notably 'A Week In December' and 'Birdsong' so was expecting this to be a good read. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Justhavingfun
Trite and often frustrating
Bought this kindle book as it had mixed reviews and I wanted to determine where my opinion would lie. Read more
Published 3 months ago by A. Baddeley
an absorbing read
I enjoy the style of writing by Sebastian Faulks, this book was an enjoyable read but not to be compared with his later work of Birdsong? Read more
Published 6 months ago by gabriel
A third read is imminent
Having enjoyed 'Birdsong' by Sebastian Faulks I not only went on to read many other Faulks' novels, I also went on to read much of Pat Barker too (for the First World War setting),... Read more
Published 6 months ago by J. F. Vernon
mr Faulks
Book excellent, but I resent having to sign in all the time with passwords and names all I want to do is go on the site pick a book and pay for it with out all the messing about... Read more
Published 8 months ago by cerro
The Girl at the Lion d'Or
Sebastian Faulks at his best, didn't realise it is one of a trilogy. Haven't finished yet but excellent reading, would recommend.
Published 9 months ago by John A. Cooke
Love and Loss
Time stood still for me in a recognizable rural France when I read this book. A love story between Hartmann an older, married man, established in his career with a professional... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Janet Cockerill
Strangely unaffecting....
I intended to read all Sebastian Faulks' novels and started first with The Girl at the Lion d'Or as it seemed to pre-date others. Read more
Published 13 months ago by JoTownhead
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