I am a devoted fan of "I Capture the Castle" and was eager to read more by Ms. Smith. But it was a little odd that i f. The writing was engaging and engrossing, and I did like a lot of the characters, but I was really not invested in the intended romance, and it seemed like the poor woman was getting the boot out of her happy if non-sexual marriage and ending up with an unattractive politician with two overbearing daughters. It Ends with Revelations deals with complex issues of love and commitment, while retaining elements of the light hearted comedy of I Capture The Castle and the nostalgic charm of The Town in Full Bloom. Like many others I suspect, I bought this because I so much enjoyed "I Capture the Castle" in my youth and assumed this would be a similar type of story - light and easy to read. Se quiser pode ainda acrescentar um pequeno comentário, de seguida clique em 'confirmar'. It Ends With Revelations de Dodie Smith Para recomendar esta obra a um amigo basta preencher o seu nome e email, bem como o nome e email da pessoa a quem pretende fazer a sugestão. [ The revelation of the title is that the protagonist's husband, Miles, is gay. I love the narrator's voice. "It Ends with Revealtions" is no exception. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Published in 1967, I have no doubt it was taking a very 'advanced' line on homosexuality for its time, but, [ the idea that a woman needs to be 'rescued' from a loving marriage with a homosexual is impossible for me to accept on the terms set out here - that the woman is wasting her. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. It Ends with Revelations. It Ends with Revelations deals with complex issues of love and commitment, while retaining elements of the light hearted comedy of I Capture The Castle and the nostalgic charm of The Town in Full Bloom. It Ends with Revelations deals with complex issues of love and commitment, while retaining elements of the light hearted comedy of I Capture The Castle and the nostalgic charm of The Town in Full Bloom. It started off as quite frothy and light, and then took a turn for the dramatic, and then ended on a note that was faintly sinister. Most of the book is taken over by the "revelations" included in the title, to the point that the entire book can feel something like the resolution of a melodrama. As ever, the vivacity of Dodie Smith's writing and the warmth of her characters will keep readers guessing until the last page. This was an interesting read in that it was quite a dated concept and thinking. The tedious "heroine's" final choice is both predictable and profoundly irritating - but as she was too, it probably serves her right! I ended up liking none of the characters and skipping pages so I could put an end to the whole, rather unpleasant, business. Very strange book. I wavered between three and four stars and went with four. It Ends with Revelations deals with complex issues of love and commitment, while retaining elements of the light hearted comedy of I Capture The Castle and the nostalgic charm of The Town in Full Bloom. It Ends with Revelations deals with complex issues of love and commitment, while retaining elements of the light hearted comedy of I Capture The Castle and the nostalgic charm of The Town in Full Bloom. the more I thought about his book the more I realized it is like a Shirley Jackson story, not a romantic novel. 1. This leads to an unconventional love story in which loyalty may prove more important than love. It Ends with Revelations deals with complex issues of love and commitment, while retaining elements of the light hearted comedy of I Capture The Castle and the nostalgic charm of The Town in Full Bloom. This is a very different book, one that focuses on the compromised lives of frustrated adults. It Ends with Revelations deals with complex issues of love and commitment, while retaining elements of the light hearted comedy of I Capture The Castle and the nostalgic charm of The Town in Full Bloom. The biggest problem is that in many ways the story and the situations described enter in territory that is now conspicuously dated. I realise that 45 years ago things were very dfferent, but for two teenage girls to. Could not finish this book- I am not a theatre enthusiast and you would have to be I think to enjoy it. During a summer festival in an English spa town Miles Quentin, a distinguished actor, and his devoted wife become friendly with the local MP Geoffrey Thornton, and... Free shipping over $10. This is quite a startling book. That said, while some would not enjoy it because of the passive female protagonist and her thinking, as well as that of the male characters, I enjoyed it for a different outlook that was prevalent earlier in our century. It's weird, there were a lot of songs that I just didn't like when I played through TWEWY, this being one of them. As ever, the vivacity of Dodie Smith's writing and the warmth of her characters will keep readers guessing until the last page. I probably would have enjoyed. I've read nearly all of her novels, and besides 'I Capture the Castle,' this one is my favorite. As ever, the vivacity of Dodie Smith's writing and the warmth of her characters will keep readers guessing until the last page. -- but I found that the story and characters stayed with me for quite a while after reading it. Be the first to ask a question about It Ends with Revelations. The brilliance of Smith at times is that her books often ended with a bit of ambiguity and allowance for the reader to make up their own mind about what might have happened next with the characters. She immediately befriends the girls and begins a journey of self reflection and change. The meeting will have far reaching consequences for everyone involved. It Ends with Revelations deals with complex issues of love and commitment, while retaining elements of the light hearted comedy of I Capture The Castle and the nostalgic charm of The Town in Full Bloom. Please try again. Creepiest, most horrible children in the whole of fiction. Another quick Dodie Smith read. So wrong on so many levels, as they say, and wildly implausible to boot. Paperback, 256 pages. the family that seems to be saving her is really steamrolling her into their lives to give them what they never had, a normal family. MRS ALLONBY: It ends with Revelations. Start by marking “It Ends with Revelations” as Want to Read: Error rating book. 2 1/2 stars. But the surface of their lives conceals problems which start to come to light after the Quentin's return to their London theatre world and the Thornton's to their Westminster home. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published While IT ENDS WITH REVELATIONS does not achieve that level of endearment, it is generally a pleasant enough read, with certain drawbacks. I am sure some folks enjoy it very much though. Distant View of the Lion 5. It only got twovstars because it's Dodie Smith but it may have been the straw that broke the camel's back and I probably will donate all my DS novels to the Salvation Army after this one. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. She achieved enduring success with her first novel, I Capture the Castle. it was an interesting. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It is so well written, very easy to follow with no 'fluff' just superb writing. It definitely got me thinking about many issues pertaining to feminism and where these subjects have led in modern times. The Involving Misfortunes of Cyril (Doug) Digby 3. Shocking Disclosure in a Cosy-Corner 6. Yes. I probably would have enjoyed. A rather unpleasant plot twist prevents this being a jolly escapist read. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. It was released in November 2006 as the second and final single from their third album Revelations, and also the final single of their career. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. It started off as quite frothy and light, and then took a turn for the dramatic, and then ended on a note that was faintly sinister. It Ends with Revelations deals with complex issues of love and commitment, while retaining elements of the light hearted comedy of I Capture The Castle and the nostalgic charm of The Town in Full Bloom. show more I first read this book many years ago when attitudes to homosexuality were very different to those of today and it had only recently been decriminalised. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2012. Short version: Well intentioned, but ultimately a failure as a novel. The characters behave like real people and, in true Dodie Smith fashion, nothing is quite as it seems. I also found the daughters in the book to be creepy. ‘Will people here buy those – and wear them?’‘They will indeed. It seems very dated now. Welcome back. The characters were so unbelievable with two of the most obnoxious children in literature. the characters did not come alive for me and in particular Kit and Robin did not seem believable teenage girls. It Ends with Revelations deals with complex issues of love and commitment, while retaining elements of the light hearted comedy of I Capture The Castle and the nostalgic charm of The Town in Full Bloom. The Book of Life begins with a man and a woman in a garden. It Ends with Revelations has my love in a small way because the title and epigraph are in reference to a play of Oscar Wilde’s. Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2015. While I enjoyed reading it (as it was a Dodie Smith I hadn't read before) I didn't quite know what to make of it at times. Jill is happily married to an actor Miles when she meets Geoffrey Thornton and his daughters Robin and Kit. Buy It Ends With Revelations by Dodie Smith from Waterstones today! 1967 (Yes, of course it could have been more, or better, but it is still more respectful than many things being written today.) A Double Row of Shaving Brushes 2. This book did not turn out AT ALL as I expected -- I was sure I knew what the plot twist would be but I was completely wrong! Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2015, this is a charming story most adults should enjoy it, Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2012. Published by William Heinemann Ltd, London (1967) Seller: Barter Books Ltd, Alnwick, NORTH, United Kingdom Contact seller Association Member: IOBA. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. For some reason, I always think of her work as a few decades older than the actual publication dates - this one was in the 60s, but I can't help mentally placing it in the 20s or 30s. Entertaining. Her writing is beautiful, but I think Dodie Smith must have had an odd sex life as she has a really weird take on sexual matters that isn't explained away just by the fact her books were written decades ago. An interesting, thought provoking read, that feels ahead of its time, some out-dated language aside, worthy of a more prominent place in the author's canon. This isn't as good as "I Capture the Castle" -- really, IS there any book as good as "I Capture the Castle"? Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Later she became a playwright and this time achieved considerable acclaim. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2018. I can't really say what my problem was without spoiling a plot point in the book, but I'll just say I disagree with the descriptions of some people as "normal" and therefore implying that others are not normal. I would say a good read but not a great one. Jill is apparently happily married to Miles - a well known actor. Unable to add item to List. Actually it is very different; it seems very dated and in fact I guessed it had been written a couple of decades before it had actually. All these attractive, intelligent and fully occupied people are seemingly untroubled. Birth of a Teeterer 7. During a summer festival in an English spa town Miles Quentin, a distinguished actor, and his devoted wife become friendly with the local MP Geoffrey Thornton, and his young daughters Robin and Kit. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. As ever, the vivacity of Dodie Smith's writing and the warmth of her characters will keep readers guessing until the last page. All of these attractive, intelligent and busy people seem untroubled at first. Dezember 2012. Buy a cheap copy of It Ends with Revelations book by Dodie Smith. And I disliked most of the characters. Smith, Dodie. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. I suppose it may have been considered rather daring and innovative when first published but now it seems to me to be an enjoyable, rather charming but anachronistic tale with some interesting insights into the culture of the time in which it is set. This is my favourite of her novels so far, although it is an odd book. As ever, the vivacity of Dodie Smith's writing and the warmth of her characters will keep readers guessing until the last page. I had no idea what I was in for reading It Ends with Revelations but after reading books by Dodie Smith, I Capture The Castle, and a few others I did know I would not be disappointed. Please try again. the more I thought about his book the more I realized it is like a Shirley Jackson story, not a romantic novel. Her "I capture the castle" was over- the -top good but I would not rate this one as highly. This is understandable as it and is not well written and although surprisingly " frank" in its treatment of homosexuality is rather cruel and patronising too. they arrange everything before she has a chance to know what she really wants and she seems to be powerless to refuse them anything. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. During a summer festival in an English spa town Miles Quentin, a distinguished actor, and his devoted wife Jill, become friendly with the local member of Parliament, Geoffrey Thornton, and his young daughters, Robin and Kit. Dare I say one of my favorite stories? Revelation rarely quotes directly from the Old Testament, yet almost every verse alludes to or echoes older scriptures. After training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, she went on to become a remarkably unsuccessful actress. Sparks fly, decisions must be made. [ The revelation of the title is that the protagonist's husband, Miles, is gay. Born Dorothy Gladys Smith in Lancashire, England, Dodie Smith was raised in Manchester (her memoir is titled, “And I suspect that, to the eyes of love, love shows. It was a sort of parade of different genres. The Hundred and One Dalmatians Modern Classic, Born near Manchester, Dodie Smith was already smitten by the theatrical bug by the time she entered St Paul's Girls School in London. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 13, 2012. As ever, the vivacity of Dodie Smith's writing and the warmth of her characters will keep readers guessing until the last page. "Revelations" is a song by American rock supergroup Audioslave. One of these items ships sooner than the other. was quite disappointed. I've only just started it, but thanks to your reviews I already know Secret No. I rather liked this book for all it was not what I was expecting! Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2014. I was hoping for more of the spellbinding narration that Smith offers in *I Capture the Castle*. Most of the book is taken over by the "revelations" included in the title, to the point that the entire book can feel something like the resolution of a melodrama. Charming, and a rather compelling read, and so very much of a particular historical date - 1967 and the attitudes and implications of impending legislation re homosexuality absolutely spot on. As ever, the vivacity of Dodie Smith's writing and the warmth of her characters will keep readers guessing until the last page. The writing as always is fresh and the plot moves on well. There were a lot of scenes where I was worried the daughters were going to gang up on her and have her for themselves. 5,0 von 5 Sternen It Ends with Revelations. All of these attractive, intelligent and busy people seem untroubled at first. It Ends with Revelations deals with complex issues of love and commitment, while retaining elements of the light hearted comedy of I Capture The Castle and the nostalgic charm of The Town in Full Bloom. I bought this book only because she wrote 101 dalmations and i capture the castle,but what happened here? Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. England. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! they arrange everything before she has a chance to know what she really wants and she seems to be powerless to refuse them anything. In this case, I am not sure if I want to know. Having said that, it is a finely worked study of a woman in a marriage with love but no sex and her agonising over a difficult choice. We’d love your help. She is married to a reknowned actor, somewhat older than she. Night of the Long Gloves 4. Refresh and try again. UsedAcceptable. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Enjoyable and intelligent from beginning to end. She is of the theater world but not an actress. Dodie Smith's slim but well paced novel about the complicated lives of an actor, his wife, and her lover, must have been fairly shocking when it was first published and its frank discussion of sex, both homosexual and heterosexual, will probably still shock fans who know her best for her children's novels. Jill eventually chooses to leave Miles for Geoffrey, but not without a lot of soul-searching, and Miles himself agrees with the choice, because he is beginning to consider that perhaps the comfort of their relationship has kept him from recovering from his loss and moving on to find a new romantic/sexual partner. What to say? It Ends with Revelations. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. I have enjoyed all Dodie Smith's books, but this one is my favorite, Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2012. Moreover, Oscar Wilde is mentioned in the book: It ends with Revelations. The main reason for this dated feel is the way homosexuality is dealt with. I've never read this author before but I'd heard good things about. I have a lot of thoughts (mostly negative) about this book. Very contrived storybook ending .....bah. This is doubly ironic, doubly unsatisfying, because the title is a quote from Oscar Wilde, mocking the melodramatic conclusions of stereotyped plots. Still, a charmingly written book packed with many ideas, what first appears to be a romance becomes a social novel about the quiet tragedy of lives lived in secret- both the heroine's husband, who must hide his homosexuality, and the heroine herself, who has spent most of her life having her decisions made for her by various men- almost of all of whom have been kind, but more inclined to tell her what she wants rather than let her decide for herself. It Ends with Revelations has sort of the same feel to Castle and it was interesting to read and full of complex characters and an intriguing plot. Didn't finish the book, it started out well but became very boring. It's unfortunate, because I usually really enjoy Dodie Smith's writing. They have a seemingly idyllic life, working together well and caring for each other profoundly. 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