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Read from April 22 to 26, 2014

The first chapters of the book were excellent, marred only by too much Scottish dialogue in Scottish dialect. The book's flow was interrupted. The author's mechanics of good writing were fine except for giving different fictitious characters the same or similar names. There were way too many throwaway characters. The descriptions of how the people lived and coped with death and destruction caused by WWII were excellent. The author was longwinded and repeated himself through much of the book. The principal characters were Charlie Burns and his daughter, Ellen. I loved the history of Dunkirk and the way Charlie used common sense to get the merchant mariners out of there. He did have a way of using whatever means available to save his hide. Charlie was a wise man evidenced by the way he treated people in their individual and group situations. He had foresight in knowing that Donald was a doomed man when he married Ellen. Charlie was pleased to give his problem, Ellen, to another man in hope that he, Charlie, could live a calmer life. What was wrong with Ellen? She was self centered, calculating, controlling, beautiful.... She was chiefly a bad girl breaking men's hearts and worrying her parents to death. The part of her that was good rarely manifested itself and quickly retreated from public viewing.

The Allied forces of whatever nature were sitting ducks at Dunkirk and in the Arctic region. My stomach clinched as I wondered where the reinforcements were. On water or land, citizens and servicemen alike were destroyed or damaged if they were within range of German fighter planes or Uboats. Had Britain, France and other European allies not been preparing for war? That and how the nations finally lined up as Allied or Axis powers is food for researchers. I can picture troops lined up ready to march asking, "Who are we marching for
today, Boss?"

Thank you, Mr. Morrison, for a good read.


Tags : Roses of Winter [Murdo Morrison] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Burns and McIntyre families had been through one World War and a Great Depression. Now they faced another global conflict. Roses of Winter recreates the experience of living through the world's greatest conflict as the characters seek to survive and imagine a future. Follow the lives of the women as they strive to keep their families together while their men sail into hazardous scenes of action. Share with them the conflicting moods and emotions brought by living with constant danger. Discover along with them that even in the winter of wartime flowers may yet bloom.,Murdo Morrison,Roses of Winter,CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform,1463719191,FICTION Historical General,Fiction,Fiction - Historical,Fiction Historical,Historical - General,Historical fiction

Roses of Winter Murdo Morrison 9781463719197 Books Reviews

Just like finding an old photo album or journal in grandma's attic that you just can't put down. Morrison is a gifted writer. His portrayal of the World War Two era in Scotland is unsurpassed. Hundreds of books have been written about WW2, and about WW2 as it affected England or Europe. The Roses of Winter presents a heartfelt rendering of real family's in Scotland. To say this book is engrossing does not do it justice. The characters come alive and Morrison makes you feel like you are there living their hopes and dreams.
Set in wartime Scotland, WWII, it presented a side of the war experience I had not been familiar with or even aware of. These are ordinary folks living their lives in terribly difficult times. The amazing women in the story were the backbone of the family unit and I found myself hoping and wishing their lives would be better. The story also included an amazing insight into the Scottish participation in wartime shipping and battles at sea. It is always nice to read a book and find so much enjoyment as well as learn something new. What happens with Ellen and Donald after the war?? Perhaps there will be a sequel?? Thanks to Mr. Morrison for this new exposure.
As a fan of historical fiction, I very much enjoyed this novel. It's the right mix of education and entertainment, excactly what I look for in this genre. It is clear that this well written book was based on long hours of research by its talented author, Murdo Morrison. I became immersed in the lives of the characters, and I came to know them well. I'm going to miss them! More, Mr. Morrison, please?
What an awesome book!! I'm an avid reader and this book was without a doubt one of the best books that I've read in a long time. I'm a lover of historical fiction and I felt like I was living in Scotland and waiting for the planes to fly over and the bombs to drop on my house with all the details that the author provides. Loved the Scottish brogue!! It made the story that much more real. And I'm excited to say that the sequel is now out and I'm anxious to start reading that so that I can finally find out what happened to all my beloved characters. Murdo Morrison is definitely an author to keep an eye on and I hope that there are many more books in his future.
Written with authenticity and realistic dialogue from a reader who grew up in Scotland.
Brought back many good memories of a time when the true spirit of Scotland's people shone through the hard times of war, death and hunger.

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Read from April 22 to 26, 2014

The first chapters of the book were excellent, marred only by too much Scottish dialogue in Scottish dialect. The book's flow was interrupted. The author's mechanics of good writing were fine except for giving different fictitious characters the same or similar names. There were way too many throwaway characters. The descriptions of how the people lived and coped with death and destruction caused by WWII were excellent. The author was longwinded and repeated himself through much of the book. The principal characters were Charlie Burns and his daughter, Ellen. I loved the history of Dunkirk and the way Charlie used common sense to get the merchant mariners out of there. He did have a way of using whatever means available to save his hide. Charlie was a wise man evidenced by the way he treated people in their individual and group situations. He had foresight in knowing that Donald was a doomed man when he married Ellen. Charlie was pleased to give his problem, Ellen, to another man in hope that he, Charlie, could live a calmer life. What was wrong with Ellen? She was self centered, calculating, controlling, beautiful.... She was chiefly a bad girl breaking men's hearts and worrying her parents to death. The part of her that was good rarely manifested itself and quickly retreated from public viewing.

The Allied forces of whatever nature were sitting ducks at Dunkirk and in the Arctic region. My stomach clinched as I wondered where the reinforcements were. On water or land, citizens and servicemen alike were destroyed or damaged if they were within range of German fighter planes or Uboats. Had Britain, France and other European allies not been preparing for war? That and how the nations finally lined up as Allied or Axis powers is food for researchers. I can picture troops lined up ready to march asking, "Who are we marching for
today, Boss?"

Thank you, Mr. Morrison, for a good read.