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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
adventurous
slow-paced
It took me a while to get into this because the characters seem to be kept at an arms length, but the more I read the more I realized that was by design and didn’t mean that there weren’t life truths laid bare. Ultimately it felt like a reward to get to know Christa as well as we were allowed to
Although I did really enjoy this book, I'll also admit that it was a slow read for me. It reminded me of the pace of Anita Shreve books. That is not a bad thing, I like Anita's books too, but it's also not the suck you in kind of fast paced book. Because of that, I wasn't sure what I would think of the book but I was pleasantly surprised. The book follows the life of Crista and her family members. All ordinary people following the paths before them. Some didn't have a happy ending and some did extraordinary things. Part of the book takes place during WWII, so there's a little bit of action there. Overall, I like and would recommend this book. Maybe you'll find it faster paced than I did or maybe a slower paced book is what you're looking for but either way, it is worth a read.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A charming, endearing and emotional story that puts beaurifully realised characters at its heart.
An amazing book. Beautiful writing. In time it may be considered a classic. It reminds me of Brideshead Revisited, though it's different in the specifics.
An insightful take on WWII historical fiction for this jaded reader. Great characters and depth.
The writing was beautiful but I kept waiting for myself to get into the book and I’m not sure it ever happened.
adventurous
emotional
informative
medium-paced