Reviews

Solange am Himmel Sterne stehen by Kristin Harmel

mriga's review against another edition

1.0

This is probably the worst written book I have read in a while. World war II is a fascinating idea and the personalized stories always tend to grab you, so even when the writing isn't great there is space for me to fall in love with the story. This was the most trite and astonishingly intrepid bit of writing where the story wasn't interesting and it seemed to be written by a grade schooler. I have read some other books by her and I always get sucked into reading another one due to the high ratings and then regret the whole experience.

If you love WW II stories or love reading in general, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO NEVER READ THIS BOOK!

hannahkatt's review against another edition

5.0

Wow. Just wow. I loved this book so so much. I was hooked from the beginning all the way to the very end. So many emotions flowed through me that I'm still processing even after reading. This story touched my heart in ways I didn't expect it to.

To switch into reading a POV from someone with Alzheimers was so eye opening. Seeing how the exact same situation you had just read was perceived so differently from someone struggling to remember was very interesting.

Just an incredible story all around. Kristen Harmel did an amazing job with this one.

hanafdm's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

lizzy2111's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

jlene's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative medium-paced

4.0

emilyckyle's review against another edition

2.5

A big let down after reading and loving two other books by the author. I could not suspend my disbelief in order to get into the book and love the story and characters. Hope was not a fun character (closed off, bratty) and the way she put together all the little mysteries of the book was just too convenient for my liking. 

hhm013's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective sad

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

kaja93's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

brn's review against another edition

3.0

I enjoyed reading the book. The story is well told and interesting. However, I must say I found Hope very annoying. In real life I do not like people who feel sorry for themselves all the time and are obsessively negative. I don't think I misunderstood her but I really did not like her character. I only continued to read the book because of the actual story unfolding.

weebulls's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0