Sir Walter Scott Appreciation discussion

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I finished the book and really enjoyed it. Jeanie is such a lovely character and Reuben found his strengths as a minister.

I am sorry but I am way behind in my reading. I was flooded out of my apartment by a faulty washing machine that was stuck on rinse cycle and overflowing for 9 hours before it was discovered. I had to get all my things out and am staying with a friend for now. Everything is in boxes.

Tracey, that is not good at all!

Rosemarie wrote: "Tracey, that is not good at all!"

No it isn't and it has been a very stressful time. But like all adversity, I always learn the most about myself and who are my true friends and so it has not been a totally unproductive time :) ( this is me trying to be positive in the midst of it all lol).

I finished the novel despite the 'distractions' and found solace within the written word. The very best of heroines is found in this story; Jeanie Deans. I loved this book and Scott did not disappoint me. Highly recommended to those who love novels of virtue and integrity.

Tracey wrote: "I finished the novel despite the 'distractions' and found solace within the written word. The very best of heroines is found in this story; Jeanie Deans. I loved this book and Scott did not disappo..."

I agree. It's one of my favorite books by Scott.

Jeanie is a very special heroine, someone I would enjoy knowing in "real life."

I remember finding the accounts of Effie's son a bit tiring. And I was worried he would kill Jeannie's husband and was so worried because I really wanted a happy ending for them. I was relieved they got it.

Lori wrote: "I remember finding the accounts of Effie's son a bit tiring. And I was worried he would kill Jeannie's husband and was so worried because I really wanted a happy ending for them. I was relieved the..."

I found this part of the story the least satisfactory and wished Scott had reworked it.

I generally found that Effie was not a convincing well-developed character. She changes from a foolish girl to elegant woman of the upper class- it doesn't work for me.

Rosemarie wrote: "I generally found that Effie was not a convincing well-developed character. She changes from a foolish girl to elegant woman of the upper class- it doesn't work for me."

I agree that Effie was not developed as well as Jeanie. It was as if Scott put all his thoughts and efforts into Jeanie and Effie was an afterthought he had to cobble together.