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carolineballyd's review against another edition
3.0
Just my second book by this author, enjoyable but a little slow and repetitive at times.
rvoogt's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Sexual content
beachblondie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
jessy5's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
atf1216's review against another edition
5.0
So far, every book that Jennifer Robson has written I have just adored. The characters, locations, stories, everything about them just interests me and I can't stop reading them. Goodnight from London was no exception. Ruby Sutton is an interesting character who made a name for herself during a trying time in history when women were also trying to fight for their own rights when it came to the work force. Having the paper as the background was a perfect fit to include all these little stories that happened during the Blitz that were some times overlooked. I honestly could not put this book down, much like her other novels. I am eagerly awaiting her next one!
livres_de_bloss's review against another edition
2.0
2.5
This is a highly romantised and almost simplistic account of WWII London. It reads like “young fiction” and is quite pedestrian. This book falls into the “By Americans, For Americans” category. It was clearly targeted at an American audience and was very watered down (to the point of insulting) because of it.
It was okay for an “introductory” novel for someone who wanted a highly Americanized, basic, comfortable book on wartime London. Unfortunately, my taste in historical and wartime novels is a bit more advanced. Also, why the romance? The beauty of historical fiction is that real events and experiences provide excellent stories. Staging a cheesy romance and merely using the events as a backdrop or conduit for same is not something I’m particularly keen on.
I found there was little character development throughout this. Characters were simple and, in my opinion, did not show any growth over the five year period. I was rather surprised, in fact, that this book encompassed five years. I felt as though it was slow moving, focused too much on romance and was hurriedly and conveniently wrapped up at the end.
Hm.
It’s not a “bad” book; it was just too simple and silly for my liking. I reckon I would have enjoyed this three years ago but because I’ve read so many different WWII books, I’m much more fussy.
Another reviewer pointed this out but I, too, cannot let it go: there is a journal entry (page 75) dated September 31, 1940 .
This is a highly romantised and almost simplistic account of WWII London. It reads like “young fiction” and is quite pedestrian. This book falls into the “By Americans, For Americans” category. It was clearly targeted at an American audience and was very watered down (to the point of insulting) because of it.
It was okay for an “introductory” novel for someone who wanted a highly Americanized, basic, comfortable book on wartime London. Unfortunately, my taste in historical and wartime novels is a bit more advanced. Also, why the romance? The beauty of historical fiction is that real events and experiences provide excellent stories. Staging a cheesy romance and merely using the events as a backdrop or conduit for same is not something I’m particularly keen on.
I found there was little character development throughout this. Characters were simple and, in my opinion, did not show any growth over the five year period. I was rather surprised, in fact, that this book encompassed five years. I felt as though it was slow moving, focused too much on romance and was hurriedly and conveniently wrapped up at the end.
Hm.
It’s not a “bad” book; it was just too simple and silly for my liking. I reckon I would have enjoyed this three years ago but because I’ve read so many different WWII books, I’m much more fussy.
Another reviewer pointed this out but I, too, cannot let it go: there is a journal entry (page 75) dated September 31, 1940 .
annemariep68's review against another edition
3.0
This is the second novel I've read by Jennifer Robson and I enjoy how she brings to life what it would have been like to live in London during the Blitz as well as the challenges of being a female journalist in the 30's and 40's. An easy read and enjoyable story.
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 rounded up because I love Jennifer Robson so much. Better than the average WWII historical fiction. I enjoyed the little details of life in the Blitz and what it was like for women journalists. The slow build romance between Ruby and Bennett was pretty good too. Great friends that don't really get together until the end of the book. This is another book that fans of Code name Helene should enjoy (a book that featured another British woman journalist, but based on the life of a real person rather than 100 per cent fiction).
dennasus's review against another edition
4.0
My only tiny complaint about this story is, that I'd have liked Ruby and Bennett to have a bit more time together once they met again (before the obvious happy end).