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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Pub Date: July 27, 2021
I was lucky to win a physical ARC from Goodreads and also a digital ARC from NetGalley. I love Historical Fiction and Three Words for Goodbye is the perfect example of this genre. This novel hit it out of the park! The story is brought out from the beginning with stories within. There is no lull in this story and it was hard to put down. Preorder this one ASAP!
I was lucky to win a physical ARC from Goodreads and also a digital ARC from NetGalley. I love Historical Fiction and Three Words for Goodbye is the perfect example of this genre. This novel hit it out of the park! The story is brought out from the beginning with stories within. There is no lull in this story and it was hard to put down. Preorder this one ASAP!
3.5 stars
Well this book sure ended with a bang. Three Words for Goodbye is about two, seemingly long lost sisters coming together to complete a last task for their drying grandma which is to travel to Europe on a special mission. The two women set off across 3 countries right before the outbreak of WWII when tenions are rising. The sisters are able to reconnect and discover a lot about their family through this trip. I was glad to see the author's were able to wrap the story up nicely after such a "heated" ending.
Well this book sure ended with a bang. Three Words for Goodbye is about two, seemingly long lost sisters coming together to complete a last task for their drying grandma which is to travel to Europe on a special mission. The two women set off across 3 countries right before the outbreak of WWII when tenions are rising. The sisters are able to reconnect and discover a lot about their family through this trip. I was glad to see the author's were able to wrap the story up nicely after such a "heated" ending.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
slow-paced
Two sisters, so different in personalities, yet so alike. Clara, an artist by profession (or hobby), is a sophisticated woman, who behaves like a lady and follows the rules. Madeleine, on the other hand, is a journalist, and a rule-breaker, who finds her comfort in trousers rather than a dress and isn't afraid to speak her heart.
Maddie had also portrayed a feministic personality and we see how she fights for women's rights by the end of the story.
This journey was organized by their Grandmother Violet, to help the sisters strengthen their weak bond. Though the journey will not only do that but will also help them find themselves. It was beautiful to see how Maddie supported her sister. She didn't want to change her or make her decisions for her, but support her in finding what she really wants and deserves. Clara, on the other hand, loved Maddie, even with her bold personality, and wanted to help her recognize her self-worth. This bond that siblings share, is perfectly depicted in the book.
This is a multi-POV read, with Clara and Maddie narrating their story, with some interruption from Violet. Violet was a good character. She was way ahead of her time and has lived an adventurous life. Maddie shared her confidence and boldness along with the adventurous spirit taken from her aunt Nellie. It was interesting to journey through 2 different mindsets on the same journey.
Daniel was another character that I enjoyed. I doubted him from the very start, but he turned out to be less dangerous than I imagined. I knew he was being shifty, but didn't suspect the actual reason for the shadiness.
The inclusion of political pre-war elements regarding Nazi Germany made the story much more riveting. It wasn't just about the life of Sommers girls, but it also portrayed the perilous life of European people during the rise of Hitler.
The best part of the book, apart from the beautiful, heartwarming story of the Sommers family, is how the authors mentally took me to the beautiful places of Europe. The journey through Paris and Venice had my heart. Hazel and Heather have beautifully described the scenic beauty of these places and I imagined being there, soaking all the goodness, through the words of our authors. The journey through the Orient Express, the Queen Mary, and Hinderburg, were all fascinating to read as well.
The ending bought tears to my eyes, and I felt really emotional reading the end of the story. I enjoyed how both the sisters changed by the end of the story.
It was a beautifully written pre-war historic novel about family, politics, war, feminism, and one's journey through life.
Full review: https://divyakaushik1010.wixsite.com/areadersalley/post/three-words-for-goodbye
Maddie had also portrayed a feministic personality and we see how she fights for women's rights by the end of the story.
This journey was organized by their Grandmother Violet, to help the sisters strengthen their weak bond. Though the journey will not only do that but will also help them find themselves. It was beautiful to see how Maddie supported her sister. She didn't want to change her or make her decisions for her, but support her in finding what she really wants and deserves. Clara, on the other hand, loved Maddie, even with her bold personality, and wanted to help her recognize her self-worth. This bond that siblings share, is perfectly depicted in the book.
This is a multi-POV read, with Clara and Maddie narrating their story, with some interruption from Violet. Violet was a good character. She was way ahead of her time and has lived an adventurous life. Maddie shared her confidence and boldness along with the adventurous spirit taken from her aunt Nellie. It was interesting to journey through 2 different mindsets on the same journey.
Daniel was another character that I enjoyed. I doubted him from the very start, but he turned out to be less dangerous than I imagined. I knew he was being shifty, but didn't suspect the actual reason for the shadiness.
The inclusion of political pre-war elements regarding Nazi Germany made the story much more riveting. It wasn't just about the life of Sommers girls, but it also portrayed the perilous life of European people during the rise of Hitler.
The best part of the book, apart from the beautiful, heartwarming story of the Sommers family, is how the authors mentally took me to the beautiful places of Europe. The journey through Paris and Venice had my heart. Hazel and Heather have beautifully described the scenic beauty of these places and I imagined being there, soaking all the goodness, through the words of our authors. The journey through the Orient Express, the Queen Mary, and Hinderburg, were all fascinating to read as well.
The ending bought tears to my eyes, and I felt really emotional reading the end of the story. I enjoyed how both the sisters changed by the end of the story.
It was a beautifully written pre-war historic novel about family, politics, war, feminism, and one's journey through life.
Full review: https://divyakaushik1010.wixsite.com/areadersalley/post/three-words-for-goodbye
3.5 stars. This reads like an earlier Beatriz Williams book, which to me is a good thing. Fairly predictable but enjoyable.
