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maboelion's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
ilovecatsdotcom's review against another edition
3.0
A solid 3.5. This is definitely a love story, more than the intricacies on WW1 (but you still get a high level version of those as well). The letter writing format felt a little repetitive over four years time and everything was a little on the nose. All in all it’s a sweet, quick read.
ameyerle's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A beautiful epistolary style story of a young woman and her friends during WWI. I was very hopeful in my predictions throughout the book, but was never quite sure how the characters were going to get there. The letters seemed very realistic in starting out more formal, in expressing their thoughts and feeling towards the war, and in the ebb and flow of the frequency of letters sent. I definitely cried during this beautiful world created by Gaynor and Webb. It made me want to start writing letters to my friends, and I just might do so.
beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
I am a fan of both of these ladies. They make a great team. It was flawless as I could not tell which writer wrote which parts. If you are a fan of historical fiction than you will be in for a treat with this book. Instantly, I felt a connection with Evie, Thomas, and Will.
Although, the story started off in letter format and Evie and Thomas never spent much time with each other physically, I felt as if they were closer than they ever could be through the letters they wrote each other. The letters were short and did not provide a lot of details and they skipped periods of time but this is what made the story good. It kept the story from being bogged down and moving along at a steady pace.
Again, even though Evie and Thomas did not spent time with each time, they shared love for one another. The ending will touch your heart. Last Christmas in Paris is a heart warming story that will make you believe in true love.
Although, the story started off in letter format and Evie and Thomas never spent much time with each other physically, I felt as if they were closer than they ever could be through the letters they wrote each other. The letters were short and did not provide a lot of details and they skipped periods of time but this is what made the story good. It kept the story from being bogged down and moving along at a steady pace.
Again, even though Evie and Thomas did not spent time with each time, they shared love for one another. The ending will touch your heart. Last Christmas in Paris is a heart warming story that will make you believe in true love.
atamano's review against another edition
emotional
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Death, Grief, Death of parent, and Sexism
Moderate: Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Misogyny, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Sexual content, Alcohol, Cancer, Terminal illness, and Pregnancy
erincataldi's review against another edition
4.0
I find novels written in letters beyond charming and this World War I novel was charming. It very much reminded me of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society in that two charming characters fall in love with each from a distance. Evie is a young woman with too much energy to be pent up at home while her brother and his best friend goes off to war. She starts writing them both immediately, trying to keep their spirits up and live vicariously through them. She's stuck at home attending tea parties, knitting scarves for soldiers, and writing the most humorous and heartfelt letters to Will (her brother) and Tom (his best friend). As the years progress and the tone of the war changes, she starts to find herself falling for Tom, but she's pretty sure it's one sided. What would Tom ever see in his best friend's younger sister? Romantic, thrilling, and full of wit and charm, this novel will be sure to charm readers.
legogrrl's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this! Historical fiction AND christmas?? Very sad at times but well worth the read.