Production Year: 2003 - Drama - Director: Michael Winterbottom - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Tim Robbins, Samantha Morton, Om Puri, Jeanne Balibar
Production Year: 2004 - Drama - Director: Nick Cassavetes - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over, 12 years and over - Starring: Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, Gena Rowlands
Advantages: Delightful characters, very well-written, eminently re-readable Disadvantages: None for me personally
, an 18-year-old girl. All take their places in this beautifully choreographed book at exactly the right time.
'The ShellSeekers' was a ground-breaking book in more ways than one. For one thing, it was the book which lifted RosamundePilcher from a little-known writer of short-stories to a best-selling novelist. For another, it broke just about every 'rule' of novel-writing and yet was a resounding success. Prior to this I had never read a novel that revolved around a grandmother, but despite being younger myself I could relate to Penelope strongly. Perhaps this is because the author was herself in her sixties when she wrote it.
The first time I read this book, I rushed through it, eager to find out what happened - as much as I could rush through a book of over 650 pages, anyway. There were parts which saddened me; inevitably ...
Advantages: Readable, compelling, Disadvantages: None because it's perfect within its genre
's worth a go because of the story, which is beautifully told and utterly compelling . The book revolves around Penelope Keeling an her three very diferent children, humdrum housewife Nancy, successful journalist Olivia, and selfish spendthrift Noel.
At the age of 64, facing health problems, Bohemian Penelope looks back on her life and when she discovers one of ner father's paintings (The ShellSeekers) is worth a small fortune things change irrevocably.
Much of the book is based on Pilcher's own experiences as a wartime wife and mother to four children. The heroine, Penelope , is clearly based on herself.
All the characters are believable, the scene sfits between London, Cornwall and Spain with consummate ease and she draws you into her world in a way which makes this 600-page plus novel pass in a flash.
It's one ...
Advantages: Indepth, heart warming, sensitive, romantic, endearing Disadvantages: A tad old fashioned, slightly stereotypical characters
RosamundePilcher's phenomenally successful novel, The ShellSeekers captures the hearts and minds of all who read it. Despite having a long and distinguished career as a novelist and a short story writer it was this book that won RosamundePilcher her world wide recognition as one of the best-loved novelists of our time.
The book is centred around Penelope Keeling and her three children. Penelope's family are one by one introduced and woven together in such a clever way that each section leads neatly on to the next. The novel has sections told from each of the very different characters perspectives. By writing in this way Pilcher makes you fall in love with every character (even Noel) despite their downfalls.
The descriptions of the locations and scenery make it easy to invisage the houses and town where Penelope Keeling lives ...
A mother of three reflects on each of her offspring and their self-made unhappiness as she recovers from a mild heart attack. Their true characters, however, don't really surface until the real value of a family painting comes to their attention. Based on Rosamunde Pilcher's first novel.
Chapter Selection, Rosamunde Pilcher biography and filmography
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Sound
Dolby Digital 5.1
Dubbing Sound
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
DVD Description
Based on Rosamunde Pilcher's novel, the story of an ailing woman who finds a chance to bring her family together for the first time after suffering a mild heart attack. Little does she know that a family portrait will stir up some unwelcome emotions.
Compare The Rosamund Pilcher's Shell Seekers (DVD) to other similar Drama »
Similar products and search queries by other users »
The DVD, The Rosamund DVD, The Pilchers DVD, The Shell DVD, The Seekers DVD, The Rosamund Pilchers DVD, The Rosamund Shell DVD, The Rosamund Seekers DVD, The Pilchers Shell DVD, The Pilchers Seekers DVD, The Shell Seekers DVD, The Rosamund Pilchers Shell DVD, The Rosamund Pilchers Seekers DVD, The Rosamund Shell Seekers DVD, The Pilchers Shell Seekers DVD
Are you the manufacturer / provider of The Rosamund Pilcher's Shell Seekers (DVD)? Click here
![The Shell Seekers [DVD] [1990]](http://picnica.ciao.com/uk/78527136.jpg)
