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boltonmi's review against another edition
5.0
Loved the characters and the story. Of course stories about Jews during WWII are full of sadness, but this lyrical piece of historical fiction rises on notes of hope and I was swept away.
lurdes_oliveira's review against another edition
4.0
This was a beautiful love story. I didn't know, most of the times, which route the story was going to take, I was always forming all kinds of theories and possibilities in my head of how I thought the book was going to end, Amy Harmon is a talent writer.
It's a touching story with beautiful writing. Loved the forbidden romance set against the backdrop of war. It takes a while to get into and the romance as it is a slow burn. But it is done beautifully.
It was interesting to learn about how the Catholic church helped shelter and rescue Jewish refugees. That's something I find interesting about books about war - you get to see snapshots of humanity at its best and also at its worst.
Both Eva and Angelo were loving, brave, strong and honest. They're both torn between their love for each other and their duties toward God and other human begins.
The book also focuses on the laws in Italy towards Jewish people. It describes The Holocaust in great detail from the perspective of both Jewish and Catholic people living in Italy. I can appreciate well researched book, the author definitely knows how to weave a beautiful tale, specially one infected by war. She didn't overdo the romance or war part, just the perfect mix.
One of the best parts were the confessions from Eva's journal. These diary entries add a lot to the story.
It's a touching story with beautiful writing. Loved the forbidden romance set against the backdrop of war. It takes a while to get into and the romance as it is a slow burn. But it is done beautifully.
It was interesting to learn about how the Catholic church helped shelter and rescue Jewish refugees. That's something I find interesting about books about war - you get to see snapshots of humanity at its best and also at its worst.
Both Eva and Angelo were loving, brave, strong and honest. They're both torn between their love for each other and their duties toward God and other human begins.
The book also focuses on the laws in Italy towards Jewish people. It describes The Holocaust in great detail from the perspective of both Jewish and Catholic people living in Italy. I can appreciate well researched book, the author definitely knows how to weave a beautiful tale, specially one infected by war. She didn't overdo the romance or war part, just the perfect mix.
One of the best parts were the confessions from Eva's journal. These diary entries add a lot to the story.
s3c0ndbreakfast's review against another edition
5.0
A really beautiful book. It is so heart-wrenching and moving. Amy Harmon really did her research. The book is just amazing. I am having trouble coming up with the words to describe the feelings I had when reading it. I smiled at parts, cried tears of sadness over the treatment of Jews, cried tears of relief and happiness in those sweet moments between Angelo & Eva. Simply beautiful story.
Thank you Amy.
Thank you Amy.
katierigby321's review against another edition
5.0
One of my most favorite books.
I've read it so many times and it never gets old.
I've read it so many times and it never gets old.
cherryltemple's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! I loved this book! This is my first book by this author and i was welcomed into her writing beautifully. The story flowed seamlessly from Angelo to Eva and from their respective lives, family members, etc. a haunting tale of occupied Italy.
thebookscript's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so so good.....I was spellbound, horrified, captivated and heartbroken. These characters were completely rich and full and I absolutely adored Angelo and Eva. I have been able to read so many historical fiction books recently and this was my first look through the eyes of those who survived in Italy. It was horrific to read that all of the devastating events that took place in this book were true. But that's why I love historical fiction. It's a glimpse of real history with the heart of a story. I was so happy to receive this recommendation. This was my first book by Amy Harmon and definitely not the last!
_enlivresque_'s review against another edition
1.0
Malheureusement cela ne l’a pas fait avec moi. J’y ai vu beaucoup de lenteur et le thème des prêtres en Italie ne m’a pas du tout intéressé.
Cependant le thème de le 2nd guerre mondiale et la solidarité qui est développé m’a beaucoup plu. A certain moment j’étais en apnée pour les personnages.
La relation entre Angelo et Eva est incroyable. Je pense que c’est d’ailleurs un des gros point positifs de cette histoire. Amy Harmon sait raconter l’Amour de toute sorte ( familiale, amitié et couple ).
Et cette justesse des mots pour décrire ce sentiment m’a donné envie de sortir de ma pal ce que murmure le vent.
Cependant le thème de le 2nd guerre mondiale et la solidarité qui est développé m’a beaucoup plu. A certain moment j’étais en apnée pour les personnages.
La relation entre Angelo et Eva est incroyable. Je pense que c’est d’ailleurs un des gros point positifs de cette histoire. Amy Harmon sait raconter l’Amour de toute sorte ( familiale, amitié et couple ).
Et cette justesse des mots pour décrire ce sentiment m’a donné envie de sortir de ma pal ce que murmure le vent.