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warri0rprincess's review against another edition
5.0
Really enjoyed this. I love books with different time periods with separate yet connected lives. The narration on audible was wonderful. Definitely recommend.
eliathereader's review against another edition
3.0
Normalde sarah jio kendini her kitapta daha da aşar ve ortaya sıradışı kurgular çıkartır ancak bu kitapta tekrarlara gitmiş. 1945 zamanı olması, hafıza kaybı yaşayan bir kadının oluşu ve 2 zamanlı bir hikayeyle anlatılış tarzı. Keşke biraz daha farklı bir kurgu oluştursaydı. Ama sonları oldukça güzeldi.
oallman's review against another edition
5.0
I have had this one on my list for a long time, and just read it. Big mistake, I should have read it ages ago. So good. The story of three women connected by an apartment in Paris. So emotional and well written. Loved it.
judithdcollins's review against another edition
5.0
Beautifully written! Highly recommend the audiobook narrated by Kim Bubbs, Saskia Maarleveld, Mark Deakins, Cassandra Morris. ALL THE FLOWERS IN PARIS is Sarah Jio's best yet!
julieb118's review against another edition
5.0
This book. . . Every once in a while, I read a book that I just know is going to stay with me a long time. This one fits that category in every way. I LOVED it - and, having read it, completely understand all the "hype" and awards in 2019. It is a beautiful book. That's not to say it's not really hard at parts. It is - but even the hard parts are handled with sensitivity and warmth.
I don't want to say too much -because talking much about each character's journey would, in all honesty, give too much away. I will admit I'm one of the first to look for spoiler reviews, when a book starts getting "uncomfortable" for me. This was no exception -but I couldn't find any, and I'm SO glad. This book is 100% meant to be experienced exactly as she wrote it, and in the order she wrote it. The evolution of the characters has to be experienced - as it goes and unfolds. The story would lose something without that. Honestly, I almost want to open back up page 1 and re-read it knowing how it all turns out, so that I can look for "clues". The ending, in my mind, very much leaves an opening for a sequel, which I would welcome. I truly want to know what happens next. But, if a sequel never comes, I will remain so glad for the time I had with this one.
I don't want to say too much -because talking much about each character's journey would, in all honesty, give too much away. I will admit I'm one of the first to look for spoiler reviews, when a book starts getting "uncomfortable" for me. This was no exception -but I couldn't find any, and I'm SO glad. This book is 100% meant to be experienced exactly as she wrote it, and in the order she wrote it. The evolution of the characters has to be experienced - as it goes and unfolds. The story would lose something without that. Honestly, I almost want to open back up page 1 and re-read it knowing how it all turns out, so that I can look for "clues". The ending, in my mind, very much leaves an opening for a sequel, which I would welcome. I truly want to know what happens next. But, if a sequel never comes, I will remain so glad for the time I had with this one.
susanp's review against another edition
3.0
This book just defies credulity. One of the main characters wakes up with amnesia following an accident, but just goes home and doesn't even research who she is--in Internet-enabled 2009!! In addition, while the book and premise are interesting, the inaccuracies of German-occupied Paris are glaring.
taxiotis's review against another edition
5.0
One of the most amazing books I have ever read. Moved me like no other book has in a long, LONG time.
readingandsunshine's review against another edition
4.0
As a fan of Sarah Jio, I was extremely excited to get my hands on this book!
All the Flowers in Paris follows two timelines, one in present day, one in WWII Paris - this is a format I have come to expect in Sarah Jio's books and I really enjoy it.
What I Liked:
I really cared about Celine and Cosi and their wellbeing. I really enjoyed that this book was about women in WWII, but that it followed a different path than the concentration camps. I loved the dual timeline and how the characters connected together in the end.
What I Didn't Like:
This book was short. Normally that is not a complaint for me, but when following two characters in two different timelines, I think a longer book could have helped develop the characters further.
As a whole, I enjoyed the story and the way it was written. The stories just seemed to wrap up rather abrubtly, which is why I think the book could have benefitted from being longer.
All the Flowers in Paris follows two timelines, one in present day, one in WWII Paris - this is a format I have come to expect in Sarah Jio's books and I really enjoy it.
What I Liked:
I really cared about Celine and Cosi and their wellbeing. I really enjoyed that this book was about women in WWII, but that it followed a different path than the concentration camps. I loved the dual timeline and how the characters connected together in the end.
What I Didn't Like:
This book was short. Normally that is not a complaint for me, but when following two characters in two different timelines, I think a longer book could have helped develop the characters further.
As a whole, I enjoyed the story and the way it was written. The stories just seemed to wrap up rather abrubtly, which is why I think the book could have benefitted from being longer.
jbarr5's review against another edition
4.0
All the Flowers in Paris by Sarah Jio
Book has many stories inside.
Caroline ran into a truck and is trying to remember who she is and anything else about her life.
She finds letters from Luke to Celine-from the 1940's and she finds one about the Germans putting the star on their flower shop-they are branded as Jewish and nobody wants them in town or in their building.
Caroline is getting a tour of Paris from Victor a man who works at many jobs.
Oma is the child and she's confused as to why she thinks it's her daughter.
Like how the stories all mesh together but otherwise I feel as if I got many stories for the price of one book.
Like this author and have read most of her works I could get my hands on.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
Book has many stories inside.
Caroline ran into a truck and is trying to remember who she is and anything else about her life.
She finds letters from Luke to Celine-from the 1940's and she finds one about the Germans putting the star on their flower shop-they are branded as Jewish and nobody wants them in town or in their building.
Caroline is getting a tour of Paris from Victor a man who works at many jobs.
Oma is the child and she's confused as to why she thinks it's her daughter.
Like how the stories all mesh together but otherwise I feel as if I got many stories for the price of one book.
Like this author and have read most of her works I could get my hands on.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).