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4.26 AVERAGE
4.26 AVERAGE
4.5 ⭐️ great book. I don’t recommend listening to it on Audible though, one of the characters has a very thick French accent (on purpose) that was difficult to understand, especially for someone who likes to listen in 1.7 speed lol
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
emotional
inspiring
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:
Complicated
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Very predictable
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
A first by this author. Really liked the richness of her writing style.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Rory Grant is reeling. Her fiancé was working with Doctors without Borders and was abducted in Sudan. It has been 5 months and no word. She is supposed to be starting back at grad school soon but she really doesn’t have the motivation, despite her nagging mother’s attempts. And then she sees an empty row house that tugs at her. And she decides to skip grad school and open the art gallery that she has been dreaming of.
Soline Roussel is the owner of the building. She once lived there and ran her wedding dress business from it. Until 4 years ago when there was a fire. She sustained burns on her hands and was no longer able to make dresses. She is now a recluse. Until Rory reaches out. Rory finds a box with a dress, a shaving kit, and some letters while renovating the row house. A box of Soline’s memories. And a tentative friendship between two woman with almost 40 years between them begins.
Rory is technically the main character of this story, but it was Soline who stole my heart. Alternating between present day and Soline’s experiences in France when the Germans invaded, it is a story of tragedy, bravery and strength. She lost the love her of life to the Nazis and has been pining over him since. But still she has thrived.
This story was really sweet and beautiful. It covers mother daughter relationships, romantic love, and so much bravery. I really enjoyed it.
emotional
hopeful
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:
Yes