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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
This simple, yet profound, story describes suffering, loss, and the triumph of love over time and distance. Set in Burma, the story follows Julia, a successful young New York City attorney, as she sets out to discover what happened to her father, who disappeared without much trace. In combing through his effects years later, she discovers a love letter written but unsent to someone in his native Burma. She decides to track down this woman in hopes of discovering her father's whereabouts.
By no means a difficult read, the story approaches the mystical, as its events are ironically foretold by the village astrologer, and Julia comes face to face with the story of a romance that figures larger than the stars and the truth that seeing is often best accomplished with the heart, not the eyes.
Enchanting, delightful, and poignant all at once.
By no means a difficult read, the story approaches the mystical, as its events are ironically foretold by the village astrologer, and Julia comes face to face with the story of a romance that figures larger than the stars and the truth that seeing is often best accomplished with the heart, not the eyes.
Enchanting, delightful, and poignant all at once.
The story was incredible. It was a heartfelt, tender and very imaginative novel. I had difficulty getting into the novel due to the writing style. I think it is important to remember that it was not originally written in English and the translation may be to blame. The story itself is worth five stars; however, due to the difficulty that I had actually getting into the story and reading it, the writing style really brings the book down.
I still highly recommend this as a book to read. Once again, the story is incredible. It makes you think and the love story that is interwoven creates a beautiful piece
I still highly recommend this as a book to read. Once again, the story is incredible. It makes you think and the love story that is interwoven creates a beautiful piece
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
"Love has so many different faces that our imagination is not prepared to see them all."
That was my favorite line of the book. Such a beautiful sentiment.
Some of you have heard me say that I really dislike a story within a story, especially where the inner story is being told be someone from the outer story. I find the flow is often disrupted by an outer character, who is listening to the inner story, suddenly interjecting with questions or bodily needs (hunger, sleep, etc.), and I find it jarring. I also dislike it because it feels like the writer is wanting to remind us those characters are still part of the book without actually giving them much to do.
In this case, it was highly effective because none of those things happened. When Julia needed rest, it was written as part of the story rather than an intermission. When she had questions about her father, her father's narrator answered her questions by weaving in more of her father's story.
Beautifully written. I might've titled it the Art of Hearing Heartbreak, because there's a lot of that in there too. But when you realize why it's named the way it is, it also feels so right.
Looking forward to the sequel.
That was my favorite line of the book. Such a beautiful sentiment.
Some of you have heard me say that I really dislike a story within a story, especially where the inner story is being told be someone from the outer story. I find the flow is often disrupted by an outer character, who is listening to the inner story, suddenly interjecting with questions or bodily needs (hunger, sleep, etc.), and I find it jarring. I also dislike it because it feels like the writer is wanting to remind us those characters are still part of the book without actually giving them much to do.
In this case, it was highly effective because none of those things happened. When Julia needed rest, it was written as part of the story rather than an intermission. When she had questions about her father, her father's narrator answered her questions by weaving in more of her father's story.
Beautifully written. I might've titled it the Art of Hearing Heartbreak, because there's a lot of that in there too. But when you realize why it's named the way it is, it also feels so right.
Looking forward to the sequel.
Beautifully written, quick read, moving story line. That's what did it for me with this book. Only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because the story didn't stay with me after I finished it... I didn't find myself thinking about the plot, the characters, etc., or it didn't cause me to think about bigger things in life. But it was a very enjoyable read, and I'm glad I read it.
Absolutely amazing. Loved the characters and learning about a part of the world I know nothing about
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
A riveting and moving tale of a love so big, so strong, so powerful that no amount of distance or time could undo it. An emotional journey of epic proportion. This book has been on my Kindle shelf to read for some time, so glad I didn't miss it. Excellent read!!!!
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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:
No