The Seaboard Parish
George MacDonald
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This is Second book of Three series. All the same characters from the first book, just with a few new friends and family members. The Pastor moves up by the Sea and starts preaching at the Parish there. He and his wife have two daughters by now, who he loves so much. One of his daughters is ill, so they go to the Sea thinking the fresh air air will improve her health. While they are there, they meet an Artist whose gentlemanly ways, and strong personality wins the family's hearts, especially one of the daughter's heart. They have many adventures in the Parish. Filled with many heartwarming moments, and daring adventure.
The trilogy:
Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood
The Seaboard Parish
The Vicar's Daughter (17 hr 24 min)
Chapters
Reviews
Engrossing, but...
Phxjennifer
This sequel to "The Annals of a Quiet Neighborhood " has as many interesting characters, in addition to storms and shipwreck. It also has more sermons and "improving" conversations and reflections than the previous book. Sadly, although MacDonald tried to overcome his prejudices, he was a product of his time, place and education. His characters could not bring themselves to raise a foundling baby as completely their own, but planned to raise her from toddlerhood to be "the perfect servant" to a disabled daughter. Yeeesh!! Well, I'm a product of MY time, place, and education, and no matter how noble the language used to defend it, that sounds very like slavery to Me! (Note to young narrators: I applaud your daring and initiative. 👏 Best practices include looking up not only the pronunciation of words, [mature narrators, too👓] but also being sure you understand the meaning of the entire sentence and/or paragraph. Go forth and conquer! 📖)
Father and daughters
Amy Sterrett
This story tells of the vicar and his relation to his children especially his 2 oldest daughters. The author sheds light on the cares and concerns of a father for his children and his care of them as spiritual as well as physical people. He spends much time talking of the vicar's thoughts in relation to what he is experiencing. He provides a window into the vicar's soul showing his love for Christ, his desires for others to know him and the care he takes to make Him understood by the common person.
Elton Culpeper
George MacDonald is perhaps my favorite author of all time, after The Holy Spirit. I find though that I have listened out of order and most necessarily go back and listen to the first of the series. The first GM book that I ever read was Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood, which I understand was somewhat autobiographical. This work of literature was nearly impossible to put down. With very few exceptions, The Seaboard Parish is very aptly narrated.
K
A book from a pastors view full of sermons. Once in a while there is a profound thought but it’s long. Then it seems even he is tired of talking and finishes abruptly. Still, for it’s time, a good read.
An excellent book.
Denny Wenger
The Seaboard Parish is read by a variety of readers, not all skillful. The text of the book, as literature, is a classic.
Very Slow
Wendy Mathieu
This is a long and drawn out story. I enjoyed the different readers, though. It was a good book to fall asleep to.
Most exceptional
Karebil
The story line itself is mediocre or less. However, the wisdom contained herein is of a form of spiritual genius Highly recommend.
Good story
Lee-Anne Todd
Again a valuable story and mostly well read only one chapter was very very difficult to understand the reader.