*apoiler alert* I liked it...I thought it was well written. It took a lot of writing to describe a little bit, but the pace was enjoyable and fitting for the time period. I mostly loved the parallel to Ruth and Naomi. Donald made my blood boil and I seriously had to put it down a few times. SEriously even now I still do not know how Bess was so forgiving. I can see that she could be forgiving eventually...but to forgive right away was pretty amazing. I kinda wished she would go off on him. Ah well. Overall it was very thought provoking and I loved seeing MArjory's change and growth. This would have been a great book group read. Here Burns My Candle is loosely based on the Book of Ruth in the Bible. I really had a hard time getting into this book for because 1)I am not a history buff person, 2) the Scottish dialect was difficult to figure out, but once I did ... no stopping me, 3) Knowing it was suppose to be based on the Ruth & Naomi story I was surprised at some of the content. What I do not understand is the plot line with Lord Kerr being unfaithful to his wife. I've study the book of Ruth, and its not there. This is a huge liberty the author takes with this story. Actually not much was said about either of the young men in the Biblical account of Ruth. For this reason I've marked this as only a 3 star review.(I don't like spoilers in a review so I won't go into any detail). Like I mentioned, the Scottish dialect was difficult for me. There is a Glossary in the back of the book yet some of the words were not there. Also, at the end of the book is the Author's notes. I suggest reading those first, especially if you are not a history buff, because Ms Higgs does explain about places, people, and a bit of history that might make the book a wee bit easier to read, enjoy, and understand.1745 Edinburgh Scotland ... it is a well researched, well thought out, and a well developed story. I found myself lost in the lives of Kerr family and even their staff. How life brought the different classes together. Real life struggles, family secrets (past and present) and how the loss of everything brings them together on the same level. Lives are changed by the One who created all. Lives are changed by actions and not words. I do think how interesting it would have been to live in those times ... the dress (which by the way was described so you could see the vivid colors and hear the rustling of the skirts); the society, and dangerous times. I was drawn into 1745 Edinburgh, High Street and all the rest.Now onto the sequel, Mine In the Night.
What do You think about Ici Brûle Ma Chandelle (2010)?
I just could not connect with the women in this book....
—sfortune
I love Liz! New non fiction coming soon, I hear! Yah!
—blahblahperson
Great book.......happy there's a sequel!
—soccer25
