The Vineyard

A Really Really Good Read!!

I really liked this book a lot and found that it moved along really well and I wanted to keep reading to see how things worked out for these great people. The characters were people I admired. The main voice in the book Natalie was a woman of great strength and conviction.

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Excellent family drama

Olivia Jones accompanied by her nine-year old troubled daughter Tess agrees to write the memoirs of Natalie Seeburg, owner of the Asquoniet Vineyard and Winery in Rhode Island. Olivia stuns her adult children, Swanne and Greg when she announces her intention to marry Carl Burke, the long-term manager of the winery although their beloved father has been dead only six months.

Because she struggles to tell about her feelings, Natalie hired Olivia to help her tell the truth to her children in order to gain their blessing for her wedding. Olivia is unaware that she is entering a major family feud. However, she quickly comes to lover her employer, who makes her and her daughter feel like part of an extended family. Carl¿s son Simon makes Olivia want to believe in fairy tales, but she fears that he will desert her like everyone else in her life has done. Olivia, the Seebrings, and the Burkes have many personal obstacles to overcome if they are to learn what true loving means.

Because of the width of the talent, no one can predict what the next Barbara Delinsky book will be especially since the great author never repeats herself. Her novels are always different as writing style and the characters are unique to one tale only. THE VINEYARD is Barbara Delinsky at her best, delivering a first class family drama filled with a heartwarming and gut-wrenching story line. The passion and uncertainty of caring for another person and the vineyard, which seems at times like a person, feels true to life in what is certain to be the writer¿s latest bestseller.

Harriet Klausner

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

'Feel-good' book that makes you long for family

Have been looking for a 'new' author to read, and found one. Truly couldn't put it down....kept delaying finishing, as didn't want to lose my new 'best friend' book. Characters were so real, and story keeps you involved and interested, without need of 4-letter words or graphic sex.

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Disappointing CD version

The story was good, however this was an abridged version and too much of the story was removed. The worst part was when one of the characters referred to a part of 'her story' that 'I already told you' and she never had on the cd version. I went to the library, borrowed the book, and looked it up. Skip the CD's and read the book.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

High Hopes

The vineyard is well presented by Lauren Mufson, whos voice is perfect for the character of Olivia. Barbara Delinsky is a fantastic writer and I hope everyone enjoys this book (tape) as much as I did. Kit

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

I Strongly Recommend This One!!!

I normally read historical fiction and read this one just as a change. It was a GREAT book; my first of Barbara Delinsky's books. I am now on my second and may take a much longer break from my normal fiction haunts than planned.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Not up to Delinsky's former works

Research on grape growing, the wine industry and dislexia was thorough. However, the story line, too heavily weighted with romance, became tiresome. It took me a week, as opposed to, maybe, two to three days to read this book, which happens when I don't find a work challening. All in all, I thought this book was more characteristic of Danielle Steel than Barbara Delinsky.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Enjoyed it

Although it was slightly predictable, it was still a good read. I would compare it to a really good Hallmark movie and I love Hallmark movies! The characters were all quite believable and it made me wish I owned a vineyard...and if the hunky guy came with it too then kudos x 2 :)

Interesting light reading

I have enjoyed listening to the book while I travel in my car.

Good listen

Good story line and moves quickly enough to not get bored.

Not BD's Best Effort

(Audio Book version)

Predictable plotting, characters from Central Casting and rather contrived conflict. The minor characters are more interesting and I kept wanting to hear more about them! The information on the vineyard and wines was accurate but such a small part of the novel, I was disappointed. This novel is fine for mere escapism but is a potato chip and not a meal.

One of her better books

Wonderful reading until the last page. Didn't want to end the book. The characters seemed like family and you didnt want the book to end. I would love to see a sequal to this book. Didn't know how the book was going to end until the end. I would definitely recommend this book to others.

I Fell In Love

I fell in love with this story. I am going to wait until next year and read it again.I checked the book out of the library and read it. It was so good I went and bought my own copy for my home library. What does that tell you. It's good.

EXCITING!!

Once I began this book, I just could not put it down!! I am 18 years old and have been a reader since my early teenage years. I can honestly say that this is one of the most well put together and flowing books that I have had the privilage to read. Not only was it well written, the reader was given knowledge about the operation of growing grapes and producing wine. At certain spots in the book, I think I could almost taste the bittersweetness of a grape in my mouth. It was that well written. It seemed that the characters were real people who actually live in Rhode Island and do own a vineyard. I just can't explain how REAL this book actually seemed. Anyway, it was wonderful and exciting and one of my favorite reads.

wonderful summer reading

This was a truly spirited book. The reader can sense the feelings when delving into the personalities in each character. The author helps you to visualize the people and places in this book in a wonderfully written style.

The Best Yet!!!

The Vineyard is perhaps the best Barbara Delinsky has written. The story of a mother striving to provide the best for her dyslexic child is admirable in today's world. Also, the struggle of another mother to help her children understand her needs as she has sacrificied so much in her life was a wonderful story that one could easily see actually happening! I couldn't put this book down.....I hated to see it end, but was delighted at the end of the story!!! As friends and I discussed this book, we all felt it her best yet and we cannot wait for her next!

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