- Paperback: 330 pages
- Publisher: Century (6 Jun 2002)
- ISBN-10: 0712662847
- ISBN-13: 978-0712662840
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,780,740 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Katie Fforde has mastered the art of writing novels that, while wildly improbable, are so loaded with charm that the reader ceases to care that the sequence of events is so unlikely. Highland Fling is no exception.
Our heroine takes on superhero status as she transforms an industry and enables the various personalities surrounding her to turn their lives around and become better people, even as she becomes more assertive and vigorous in perceiving and furthering her own best chance for a happy future. As with the other novels, the plot, while enjoyable, is more than equalled by the skill of Ms Fforde's characterizations. In Highland Fling, as in her other works, the reader suspends her disbelief in the engrossing tale that unfolds as everyone finds where their hearts lie.
Ms Fforde's novels are light reading, but never try to be anything else. As an American completely in love with Scotland, I was delighted with the journey to Scotland that this book allowed me to take.
One minor complaint: the number of typographical errors in this book was truly astounding. Words were frequently in the wrong order or omitted altogether. Perhaps a better copy editing job should be done for future printings. Ms Fforde deserves better!
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Highland Fling was the first of Katie Fforde's stories that I have read and so I have no comparison to make against her previous novels. However, I found this book to be well written and a fun read.
I thought the characters to be both likeable and realistic and felt that the interacted well with each other throughout the story. The hero was someone any girl would love to fall in love with - a mixture of both dedicated businessman and rugged, handsome mountainman, while the heroine was feisty yet kind - a nice normal girl. The plot of saving the mill was also interesting and new, and luckily the author didn't weigh the book down with over-the-top detail about mills in general!
I did however have a few problems with the book. Firstly I did find that the 2 main characters didn't have enough interaction for me to truly believe that they had fallen in love with each other. Secondly, I was very disappointed that the story was wrapped up so quickly. It was as if the author had decided on a page limit and as it was fast approaching decided to conclude everything in one fell swoop. Everything was finished off so conveniently that it did feel that the characters became contrived in order to get to the end of the book.
Despite these points I did find the book a fun and light read which I would recommend it for reading on a holiday or just to pass a few hours.
28 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is not up to Katie Fforde's usual standards. "Highland Fling" is more Mills and Boon than Fforde. The book seems fragmented and contrived, the storyline limps along with characters who have few redeeming features. The concept of saving a mill from closure lacks research and credibility, as does the idea of a stranger arriving who immediately takes over the local catering van and becomes godmother to the owner's first child. That's when the main protagonist isn't rushing off to check her many emails.
"Highland Fling" lacks the style of "Living Dangerously" and "The Rose Revived" and doesn't deliver the same reading pleasure.
They always say that, as a writer, you should write about what you know. Writing about a struggling mill does not seem to be Ms Fforde's forte. We need the well rounded characters like Polly and May and delicious hunky men like David and Hugh. We need more classic Katie Fforde and less Mills and Boon.
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Highland Fling
Hmmm. I read a series of books by Jilly Cooper when I was a teenager and loved them (Bella, Harriet,Octavia, Emily et al). Read more
Published 11 months ago by Lady Pitstop
Great
this is the first of Katie Ffordes books I have read and I really enjoyed it, light hearted, great story line and good ending!! would recommend
Published 12 months ago by cupcake cate
Highland Fling
I have read a few Katie Fforde books now and I did enjoy this but it's not my favorite compared to A Perfect Proposal and Going Dutch. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Karen Gooderham
Not as good as other Katie's books
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Like a warm and cosy jumper!
I just loved this - pure and simple. It really was every chick-lit enthusiasts book - warm, funny and entertaining. Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2009 by M. J. Lardner
First fling with Fforde
This was the first Katie Fforde book i ever picked up, and even then it was only by accident (someone left it in a spanish villa i was staying in). Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2009 by Angela C. Protheroe
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I do not read much chick lit, but I do enjoy the occasional book, especially when tired and looking for a light read. Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2009 by Granny Weatherwax
Pure Enjoyment
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, and can't understand why it has mixed reviews.
I have been to the Highlands and can picture the surroundings and appreciate that... Read more
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Published on 12 Jun 2008 by Mrs. A. L. Maddocks
No Disappointment
After falling in love with Flora's Lot, I daren't not hope this book would be as good, but it has surpassed my expectations. Read more
Published on 8 April 2008 by Racy Writer
Fluffy, light-hearted fun!
Katie Fforde was an author I'd not read before, although I'd heard much about her books. And, being a sucker for chick-lit, I was more than happy to dive in. Read more
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