I have made a start with reading this and am struck again by Goudge’s powerful descriptive writing. We had a day wandering around Oxford last year and found it to be such an atmospheric city. I am looking forward to getting to know the intriguing characters already introduced.
Yes, atmospheric is a good description. So many layers of tradition and time laid over one another. I am not surprised that Goudge got "back in time" there :)
I started this book a few years ago, got bogged down somehow but that was life circumstances rather than the novel. I have read only a small amount of it today but already I am reading at a slower pace, savouring her descriptions of Faithful and the nature around him. I believe that being part of this group, the sharing of our experiences and emotions as we read Elizabeth Goudge, is informing and altering in a beautiful and mature way, my life as a reader. Thank you to everyone here.
It is a savoring sort of book for sure. No large plot, but rather a dwelling in the period and place. So glad you are here Catherine! So glad we are here to talk about it together. ❤️📖
Julie, I started this one the last time you read it but I never finished yet. Was one of those seasons. Looking forward to giving it another go with you!
Thank you for the beautiful introduction and the call to action (reading) and reflection. This is a reread for me and I respond happily to the English literature and history represented within the novel. So good to learn from one who lived and researched firsthand in Oxford.
I'm just starting today! It's my first read.
Exciting! Glad to have you along with us! <3
I have made a start with reading this and am struck again by Goudge’s powerful descriptive writing. We had a day wandering around Oxford last year and found it to be such an atmospheric city. I am looking forward to getting to know the intriguing characters already introduced.
Yes, atmospheric is a good description. So many layers of tradition and time laid over one another. I am not surprised that Goudge got "back in time" there :)
Hi Julie, this is my first read of this book. Also my first read with Goudge group. Thank you!!!
Glad you can join us, Cheryl! It is a delightful look at old Oxford. Enjoy!!
I started this book a few years ago, got bogged down somehow but that was life circumstances rather than the novel. I have read only a small amount of it today but already I am reading at a slower pace, savouring her descriptions of Faithful and the nature around him. I believe that being part of this group, the sharing of our experiences and emotions as we read Elizabeth Goudge, is informing and altering in a beautiful and mature way, my life as a reader. Thank you to everyone here.
It is a savoring sort of book for sure. No large plot, but rather a dwelling in the period and place. So glad you are here Catherine! So glad we are here to talk about it together. ❤️📖
Towers is a reread for me….and I’ll probably get lovely new insights and inspiration! It is a hope to visit Oxford in 2025, so it fits!
I wish that I had read this one before we were there 7 years ago! It would make a good guide book. :)
I am so looking to reading this book. I thoroughly enjoyed Tje Blue Castle. I am so happy for your reading list.
Kelly Beck
Glad you can join us Kelly!
Julie, I started this one the last time you read it but I never finished yet. Was one of those seasons. Looking forward to giving it another go with you!
That was my experience as well. The wrong time in my life to attempt it.
Perfect! Yes, those happens for sure. :) Glad to have you along this month!
Thank you for the beautiful introduction and the call to action (reading) and reflection. This is a reread for me and I respond happily to the English literature and history represented within the novel. So good to learn from one who lived and researched firsthand in Oxford.
It is a wonderful Oxford book! I wish I could spend a week wandering around the city with it as a guide. Perhaps in a couple of decades :)
You are creating a little Goudge 'itch' and encouragement, to go off and visit where she lived.