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A Window in Thrums
J. M. Barrie
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"I mind—" he began, and stopped. He was thinking of the spring-time of Jess's life.
The night ended as we watched; then came the terrible moment that precedes the day—the moment known to shuddering watchers by sick-beds, when a chill wind cuts through the house, and the world without seems cold in death. It is as if the heart of the earth did not mean to continue beating.
"This is a fearsome nicht," Hendry said, hoarsely.
He turned to grope his way to the stairs, but suddenly went down on his knees to pray.…
There was a quick step outside. I arose in time to see the doctor on the brae. He tried the latch, but Leeby was there to show him in. The door of the room closed on him.
From the top of the stair I could see into the dark passage, and make out Hendry shaking at the door. I could hear the doc. . . Read More
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The Scots is sometimes difficult to manage, but a beautifully written little book
Completely charming. As the original reviews put it:
"In 'A Window in Thrums' the true pathos and sublime of human life, unsung, scarcely wept, but silently honoured, stands first..."
"It is a delightful, entirely sympathetic, and loyal description of Scotch village life; of religion, courtship, gossi
Two short novels by the author of J.M. Barrie, author of the play Peter Pan. One is the Window in Thrums and the other Lady Nicotine. Each tells of his life in Scotland or giving up his pipe.
This is a stuffy, broody wee book that offers a fascinating and warped take on the introspective and wistful yearning of the kailyard genre of Scottish fiction. Take anything you've imagined Scotland to be and watch it get demolished in a sweaty, suffocating tale of neighbourly resentment and the lo
I loved this book even more than I loved The Little Minister...until it came to the ending. Yes, I was a little disappointed by how sad it was, but I like, even love, many sad books. I thought the ending seemed rushed. After chapters of wonderful character development, suddenly a loving son unaccoun
A very enjoyable period piece.
The audiobook is an absolute must. Listen to the Scottish dramatization .
The setting of this story is the star: a slice of life within a weaving community, good neighbours and gossips, family life on a pittance wage. Language is the co-star: beautifully flowing phrases in many places, with a wonderful array of Scots dialect, much of which has been lost to time.
Unfortunat
Working my way through Barrie's collected Novels & Sketches. Some are better than others, but many are very humorous or moving. Be prepared for heavy Scottish dialect, which is most charming, and sometimes unintelligible.