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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Tim is a 24 year old man with the body of a greek god and the mind of a child...Mary Hortomn the 43 year old spinster discovers him and herself through her association with him...the author plumbs the depths of human emotions in this book and explores a very special kind of love.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I really liked this one, I almost gave it up because I didn't think I would like a story about a love between a special needs person and a much older "normal" person. I learned a lot about myself. I read this many years ago.”
Arla G wrote this review Tuesday, July 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Before she wrote her epic, Thornbirds, McCullough wrote this moving little book about an older woman who falls in love with her mentally retarded gardener who is not only spectacularly handsome, but much younger. Trials and tribulations ensue. You can read it in an afternoon.”
Debbie D wrote this review Tuesday, June 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I saw the move years ago and always wanted to read the book. Found scrounging in an Op Shop! Lucky me. It was all I remebered it to be. I don't usually go for romance but this was much deeper and supstancial. I kept having thoughties of the lovely young Mel Gibson who played Tim so well. I'd love to see the movie again now...! Yes read it...wont take you long.”
Kerry Parke wrote this review Sunday, June 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“This is a bit of a disturbing romance. I decided to read it because I like The Thornbirds so much, but was disappointed. It is about a romance between an older woman and a retarded but handsome younger man. Didn't quite appeal to me.”
Vairagya E wrote this review Friday, January 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I am not generally a trooper for romance stories, but this one was lovely. I felt like a lot of the dialogue in this book was superfluous; it dragged at some points. But all of the feeling in the end, all of the emotion gathered around all of the characters - it was incredible. I loved all of the characters and I loved the Australian context of the book. I think I liked McCullough's "Ladies of Missalonghi" better, but in a romance perspective, this one was so much deeper and meaningful.”
The Black Jackal wrote this review Wednesday, December 10 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“An interesting story although a bit unrealistic. I will definately read more by this author as I enjoyed her style and characters very much.”
Catherine S wrote this review Sunday, October 5 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Tim was a good,sweet read.....shelfari members who have not read it then do give ita go !”
Shamaila wrote this review Thursday, June 26 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I read this a long time ago but it was memorable.”
Therese B wrote this review Monday, June 2 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was such a sweet book. I read it after seeing the movie. I usually like the book way better than the movie but this time I liked them both.”
Barbara M wrote this review Friday, April 25 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Tim is a 24 year old man with the body of a greek god and the mind of a child...Mary Hortomn the 43 year old spinster discovers him and herself through her association with him...the author plumbs the depths of human emotions in this book and explores a very special kind of love.”
SHANTA B wrote this review Tuesday, January 15 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
