The House on the Moor Classic Reprint Margaret Oliphant 9781334252143 Books
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Good health and much exercise kept the color on his cheeks and the light in his eye - against his will, one was tempted to suppose. He was short-sighted, and contracted his eyes in his gaze out, till the eyelids hun in heavy folds over the stormy stare which he sent across e moor - and querulous lines of discontent puckered the full youthful lips, which were made for a sweeter expression. Weariness, disgust, the smouldering rage of one oppressed, was in his face. He was not only in unnatural circumstances, but somebody injured him he carried his head all the loftiness and superiority of a conscious victim; but it was evident that the sentiment of wrong - just or unjust - poisoned and bittered all his life.
Rain l he exclaimed, jerking the word out as if he threw something at fate. My luck l - not so much as the chance of a run on the moor l Are you tired of your German already, Horace? Asked Susan, as he came to the fire to make a last attempt upon its life - liftin up her contented woman's face, not without the shadow o a smile upon it, to her restless brother.
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The House on the Moor Classic Reprint Margaret Oliphant 9781334252143 Books
It is so sad that so many wonderful Victorian and other 19th century novels have been out of print. I am very grateful to the folks who are putting these valuable books back in "print" on kindle. This novel by Margaret Oliphant is very impressive in its plotting, character development, and insight into the dark and bright sides of the human soul and emotions. The book makes me think of Middlemarch. Not just because of the brother/sister relationship which is very different in this novel, but because of the fascinating look into the village life and the internal workings of the various characters. I love the third person omniscient so we can see into the hearts of the characters. I really am riveted by her vision of human good and evil on a microcosm of society, the village. This is sort of a very dark Jane Austen. Reading a 160 year old book in which the characters have all the strengths and sins of our much more worldly and educated time definitely makes you think about human behavior. I am really liking her books and will read more. One scene for example that moved me deeply is when the old coal miner tells Horace the horrors he is facing, old and alone and forced to work for cold and greedy men is a perfect description of what so many in our time are going through. And a foreshadowing of the horrors of early industrialized England with worse to come. Thanks again to those who made this available, this and so many other out of print books.Product details
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The House on the Moor Classic Reprint Margaret Oliphant 9781334252143 Books Reviews
I really liked Ms. Oliphant' s other works, and this may be my favorite so far. It is reminiscent of Dickens in its love of coincidence, and sometimes a bit predictable, but still highly enjoyable. It also does *not* feel like the author was paid by the word.
This is a great rendition of character study well before the term psychological was applied to the Novel. I enjoyed reading every page and only wish that it had another volume. So glad I didn't let the one star rating keep me from buying this book. I was hooked from start to finish.
This was a very long book that I feel drug on entirely too long. Involves a father who raises two children in a desolate place, and who gives them NO love. They are less than possessions to him. He treats them like dirt, for some unknown reason. He treats his servant better. You never know what makes him so hateful until the very end, although I thought it was a very poor reason. There is however, some love in the book through some relatives. One child makes it, and the other doesn't. After the VERY lengthy description of the unloving household, the book picks up, and the ending is somewhat happy. I gave it four stars because I like books written in this time period, and it did have pretty good ending. I will try some more of her books!
Until recently I was unaware of Margaret Oliphant. Her name popped up on my suggestions on my kindle and being on a Victorian kick I thought I'd give her a try. I'm glad I did. I wouldn't suggest her writing as a first foray into Victorian writers, as she suffers from the common ailment of using three words where one would suffice. Her style and prose are a little difficult to swallow. But, despite the usual morality tale, and a heavy dose of the gothic, I enjoyed The House on the Moor. I found myself caught up in the mystery of "the secret" but what most attracted me was the character of Horace, the son. He could be considered either the villain or an anti hero, I suppose. Right to the very end I was undecided whether I wanted Mrs. Oliphant to kill him off or redeem him. I don't think I'm giving away any spoilers if I say she did neither, yet it was a satisfactory end after all. Margaret Oliphant, from what I've read, had a difficult and unhappy life, which shows somewhat in her writing and less than happy ending. I'm interested to read more of her work and encourage any fan of Dickens, Wilkie Collins or the Bronte sisters to give her a try.
The subject quote is what I thought of when I finished this book.
This was a long, absorbing read about a very screwed-up family consisting of a chronically remote, depressed, and angry widowed father, and his two damaged, young adult children -- Horace, a somewhat sociopathic but faintly sympathetic son, and Susan, a sweet, timid, anxious daughter. The reason for the father's attitude toward his children remains mysterious for a good portion of the book, and it seemed a bit contrived, but I can't fault the characterization of Horace's reaction to it. He's a very vividly drawn, complicated character even if he is mostly arrogant, sneaky, and self-interested. As for Susan, she's very sympathetic and quite lovable in a non-saccharine way. Susan's and Horace's lives begin to change when their late mother's kindly brother unexpectedly arrives for a visit at their isolated, inhospitable home, spurring Horace to leave home to try to discover his father's mystery, and Susan to flee to her uncle's home when Horace's efforts lead to their father evicting his innocent daughter.
I don't know if "enjoyed" is the most appropriate word to describe my reaction to this book, since it's not a happy, cheerful book, but since it has a relatively satisfying ending, I'll just use it anyway.
It is so sad that so many wonderful Victorian and other 19th century novels have been out of print. I am very grateful to the folks who are putting these valuable books back in "print" on kindle. This novel by Margaret Oliphant is very impressive in its plotting, character development, and insight into the dark and bright sides of the human soul and emotions. The book makes me think of Middlemarch. Not just because of the brother/sister relationship which is very different in this novel, but because of the fascinating look into the village life and the internal workings of the various characters. I love the third person omniscient so we can see into the hearts of the characters. I really am riveted by her vision of human good and evil on a microcosm of society, the village. This is sort of a very dark Jane Austen. Reading a 160 year old book in which the characters have all the strengths and sins of our much more worldly and educated time definitely makes you think about human behavior. I am really liking her books and will read more. One scene for example that moved me deeply is when the old coal miner tells Horace the horrors he is facing, old and alone and forced to work for cold and greedy men is a perfect description of what so many in our time are going through. And a foreshadowing of the horrors of early industrialized England with worse to come. Thanks again to those who made this available, this and so many other out of print books.
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