Sadly, I would have to agree on some level with the other reviewers, Bittersweet just did not seem to possess that pizazz and finesse of what an “unforgettable saga” would normally hold for me. – so I decided that since I have not actually read her masterpiece yet, I could delve into Bittersweet and perhaps build a sense of excitement to settle down with The Thorn Birds at a later date.
This is the story of two sets of twins, Edda and Grace, Tufts and Kitty, who struggle against all the restraints, prohibitions, laws and prejudices of 1920s Australia“, it would seem to have all that I enjoy in a novel – a saga, sisters, a coming of age across a greater time period, etc. Yet, with details like, “ An unforgettable Australian saga of sisterhood, family, love and betrayal. Oh dear, most mentioned it wasn’t on par with what many called “their very favourite book ever”, The Thorn Birds. Wow, this should be quite grand then right? I looked into the story’s description and also admit to quickly perusing through the other ratings and reviews on Goodreads. (She was right of course, what a fantastic read!)Īt any rate, I saw Bittersweet on Netgalley with the tagline of “Her first romantic saga since The Thorn Birds” and immediately requested it. Jackie has recommended books like this to me in the past as well, most notably would (finally) picking up Memoirs of a Geisha.
She’s been persistent because of the many times I’ve complained about just not finding those really, really great books this year. Jackie has been persistent in her wish that I read The Thorn Birds, by Colleen McCullough, going so far as to dig around and press into my hands her own copy of it, which now sits staring out at me.
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