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Nicola F (Nic)

"Who knows, maybe they will be the best friends I've ever had..."

Revisado en Reino Unido el 23 de diciembre de 2011

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What a good Kindle find! I am so pleased that I took a chance on this book and would urge anyone who enjoys well written women's fiction to give this a try.

The plot revolves around three very different women in small town Colorado- bakery owner Gwen, estate agent Claire and emotionally wounded Del who become friends in rather odd circumstances. As the seasons unfold different dramas swirl in their lives from heartache to money and job worries, we get a glimpse of just what these women will come to mean to one another and their impact in each others lives.

Ultimately this is a story of friendship and new love and how when everything else is crumbling, you can always count on your true friends to be there for you. I expected it to be a bit twee but actually it's well written and some of Claire's abrupt curse words and her feisty attitude take away the cosy factor! I also loved the descriptions of some of the bakery goodies which left me feeling hungry (the diet starts in the New Year). The characters are all sympathetically drawn and as a reader I found myself identifying with certain traits of each one. Excerpts from their `diaries' also allows you to get to know them a little bit better. The personalities are all completely different which is what makes them likeable and their flaws ensure their believability. I genuinely wanted to find out what would happen next in their lives (or what had happened to them in the past) and the story flows at a good enough pace to hold a readers attention, even with the addition of some flashbacks. The secondary characters are also well developed too, which was nice. Sometimes extra people in the plot seem to be an afterthought but there was none of that here.

A few niggles: some of the Kindle formatting isn't terrific- uber indented paragraphs and whatnot, which was a bit distracting at first, though I soon got used to it. This is not a critique of the author as this is nothing to do with her and is more a publishing aspect, but I wanted to mention it in case any readers are particular about it- the paperback edition will of course not have this problem! It bothered me more when it came to the women's `diary' parts- the spacing was all over the place. Also, some of the `grittier' parts of the plot felt a bit glossed over and rushed, which was a real shame as a lot more could have been made of it. I don't want to give away anything more for the risk of spoiling the story but it did amount to me only giving this four stars and not five.

But overall, this was a really lovely heart-warming read with memorable characters and a really fantastic setting, particularly if you are a fan of Debbie Macomber or Nora Roberts. I would certainly welcome reading more by this author in future and of course, with its current Kindle bargain price, you really can't do wrong by giving this a try!

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Mrs. Jeanette A. Purvis

Storyline

Revisado en Reino Unido el 16 de agosto de 2021

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I quite enjoyed this story, I don't usually read this type of book, more into thrillers but this sounded like a good read, and a change from usual, I found this book q

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Bette Davis

A great book for escaping to a new place

Revisado en los Estados Unidos el 29 de junio de 2021

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This is a great book for taking a break and getting lost in someone else's story. The characters are relatable and likeable as they wind their way through all the changes and challenges in their lives. You find yourself rooting for the three main characters as they figure out their next moves, and they don't disappoint.

This first book has distracting grammar problems that will hopefully be fixed in subsequent editions, but the story itself is very entertaining and likeable.

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Shelleyrae

Uplifting celebration of friendship

Revisado en los Estados Unidos el 18 de mayo de 2012

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The Shell Keeper is a heartwarming novel by first time author Robin Nolet, exploring the themes of friendship and self discovery.
The protagonists of Shell Keeper are three very different women. Gwen, partnered with a college age son, owns and runs a popular bakery in River Bend, Claire is single but helps to support her sister and nephew with her work in high pressure realty, while Del is in the midst of a divorce instigated by her adulterous husband. Their lives intersect one winters morning and they form a tentative connection that slowly develops into a close friendship that they come to rely on.

Developing new friendships can be difficult later in life and I really like that Nolet explores this issue in The Shell Keeper. Gwen, Claire and Del are women who are each lonely in their own way and find strength in the relationship they form. Del appreciates the support the women provide as she rebuilds her life after divorce, Claire, who values her independence as a successful single woman, discovers that she can let down her guard a little and let love in, while Gwen revels in sharing her life, as she struggles with a touch of Empty Nest Syndrome and financial stress. Nolet shows how these women's lives are enriched by the bond that grows between them, they offer each other support and care when needed and in turn are braced by knowing someone has their back, so to speak. Their friendship allows Gwen, Del and Claire to make decisions to benefit their own lives knowing that both emotional and practical support is available if needed. This is particularly clear when each woman faces their own crises and are buoyed by the faith and reassurance of their friendship.
It is the issues each woman faces that provide the plot of The Shell Keeper, but mainly this is a character driven novel. There are some nice touches of humour which offsets the more serious emotions dealt with. I did feel it got off to a bit of a slow start and could have done with some drama midway through the story as it tends to be clustered at the beginning and end of the novel. The writing is of a high standard with natural dialogue and clear description.

An uplifting and enjoyable read, The Shell Keeper celebrates the value of friendship between women. This lovely novel is sure to have you reaching out to the special friends in your life who support and nurture you.

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wlfdpostlady

Good read

Revisado en los Estados Unidos el 28 de abril de 2018

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I thought this book was a good read. I enjoyed the friendship that develops between the three main characters. It makes you evaluate the people around you differently

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Evelyn Atencio

Four Stars

Revisado en los Estados Unidos el 6 de marzo de 2016

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A perfect book about female friendships & relationships.

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