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alexandralb's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
aligra77's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book! Odile is a teenager living in Paris in 1939. She lands the job of her dreams in the American Library, but when war arrives the library struggles to stay open. As an act of resistance Odile and her librarian friends take books to their devoted Jewish readers who are not allowed to visit the the library. The people at the library become family to Odile and there are some wonderful character storylines throughout this book.
Fast forward forty years, Lily lives in Montana in the 1980’s and is a neighbour to an older reclusive Odile who mentors Lily, teaching her French. A strong bond develops between the two women which encourages Odile to re-engage with life. What led Odie to leave Paris and live a reclusive life in America? You’ll need to read this book to find out!
This is a wonderful book based on a true story. The writer has researched her subject well and has written a gripping novel. I received a free copy of this book, a favourable review was not required and all opinions expressed here are my own.
Fast forward forty years, Lily lives in Montana in the 1980’s and is a neighbour to an older reclusive Odile who mentors Lily, teaching her French. A strong bond develops between the two women which encourages Odile to re-engage with life. What led Odie to leave Paris and live a reclusive life in America? You’ll need to read this book to find out!
This is a wonderful book based on a true story. The writer has researched her subject well and has written a gripping novel. I received a free copy of this book, a favourable review was not required and all opinions expressed here are my own.
sensitivemuse's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
red_rocksie_reads's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
lenaryn's review
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
melinda_and_her_books's review
3.0
Thank you Netgalley and LibroFM for my gifted copies. Unfortunately I didn't really care for this book. I found myself bored and ready for the book to just be over already. It was a little boring to me. With maybe a few interesting parts here and there.
melps1611's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-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? No
4.0
maddiela's review
emotional
inspiring
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? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Antisemitism and Physical abuse
Moderate: War, Suicidal thoughts, and Genocide
rotemd's review against another edition
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0