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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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
This was the most light-hearted WW2 book I've ever read. It was really nice to read something that didn't involve some extraordinary story of survival. The title says it all: ordinary people living ordinary lives, affected by the war in small but significant ways. She learns to live with the consequences of her mistake, adjusts to a new life arranged for her, and discovers happiness in unlikely places.
Great writing!
One of my greatest hopes it that there are still men out there as good and kind as Ray, and that the women in their lives are just as kind in return.
One of my greatest hopes it that there are still men out there as good and kind as Ray, and that the women in their lives are just as kind in return.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
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
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
I enjoy this just as much as I enjoy the movie (I’ve read it a few times already). It’s a comfort read about friendship, love, family, and loyalty. A good palate cleanser for a more lowkey reading experience.
emotional
slow-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
emotional
hopeful
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:
Yes
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
No
For starters, this book had no "magic", only an endless string of ordinary days. Things got exciting towards the end of the book, but by then I was just wading through it, waiting for it to finish.
I took up this novel after I watched the movie. In the movie, Livvy and Ray had chemistry from the beginning, and you really, really wanted them to end up together. I didn't feel the same about these two in the novel. I wanted Livvy to have her baby, leave Ray and pursue her dreams. Because frankly, it didn't look as if they had anything in common. Plus, Ray's ignorance and parochial attitude irritated me and was claustrophobic to read.
I did like how the war permeated their lives. Even though, they were far out in the country, the war was always lurking in the background, slowly shattering their peace and lives. But overall, it was an extremely slow read. I know I'm committing book-lover sacrilege by saying this - but watch the movie instead!
I took up this novel after I watched the movie. In the movie, Livvy and Ray had chemistry from the beginning, and you really, really wanted them to end up together. I didn't feel the same about these two in the novel. I wanted Livvy to have her baby, leave Ray and pursue her dreams. Because frankly, it didn't look as if they had anything in common. Plus, Ray's ignorance and parochial attitude irritated me and was claustrophobic to read.
I did like how the war permeated their lives. Even though, they were far out in the country, the war was always lurking in the background, slowly shattering their peace and lives. But overall, it was an extremely slow read. I know I'm committing book-lover sacrilege by saying this - but watch the movie instead!
I have seen the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie many, many times and absolutely love it. After reading this book, the movie stayed extremely true to the plot and the moments together between the two main characters. I honestly could not put this book down. Livvy and Ray are such interesting characters, both unique in their own ways but yet, the author is able to blend them together and make them seem so perfect together. The little moments between them were some of my favorites. The book is so well written yet still simple and easy to read. I know that I will be reading this book over and over again.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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