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b00knrd's review against another edition
5.0
I have not read many holocaust novels. This is probably only my 2nd. I really liked the book. I am not a history lover either, therefore this was a wonderful book to give me both a great story about love as well as giving me a better idea of the horrors that my ancestors experienced. I'm sure this was only the tip of the ice berg. However, for me, it was enough.....for now.
apol27's review against another edition
4.0
wonderfully written, heart wrenching story...great bookclub discussion
brisamar's review against another edition
4.0
Me gustó la historia y los personajes, tiene partes dolorosas y también partes agradables.
beillumined's review against another edition
3.0
I really wanted to give this book 4 stars, because I really loved the characters, the writing, and the storyline itself. But what I didn't like was the timeline in how it was written, and how jumbled the two storylines were. I didn't mind that we went back in time with Josef and Lenka, but what I did mind was that they weren't on the same timeline. Josef would be much further ahead in his life than Lenka in the story, and I found myself confused at how old they were or what time frame they were at in their lives as the story moved back and forth between their points of view. I think it would have been better to keep them at the same time frame, or at least given us dates so we knew where we were in the story. I also would have loved to read more about their reunion at the end, rather than just a snippet.
Other than that, I found the story to be overall very heartwarming and touching and I loved both the characters very much, though I did feel more connected to Lenka's story as it was more in depth than Josef's.
Other than that, I found the story to be overall very heartwarming and touching and I loved both the characters very much, though I did feel more connected to Lenka's story as it was more in depth than Josef's.
anacecylopez's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
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
4.5
modolectora1981's review against another edition
5.0
Novela histórica de amor, coraje, lealtad y fraternidad entre personas que sufrieron y amaron en igual medida.
Amor por la familia, por la pareja, por los amigos. La esperanza de que el futuro existe pero de que cada día cuenta.
El personaje de Lenka, una de las protagonista es inolvidable. Una mujer fuerte y fiel a sus convicciónes.
El marco de esta historia es la terrible
Segunda Guerra.
Amor por la familia, por la pareja, por los amigos. La esperanza de que el futuro existe pero de que cada día cuenta.
El personaje de Lenka, una de las protagonista es inolvidable. Una mujer fuerte y fiel a sus convicciónes.
El marco de esta historia es la terrible
Segunda Guerra.
trixiejo's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
WW2, wife lost during war, then found a lifetime later, very detailed Nazi camp imagery. Sad, but story of survival and love.
squirrelsohno's review against another edition
5.0
That is all. My heart is currently in pieces on the floor.
serendipity730's review against another edition
5.0
This is a book that will stay with you. I am very infrequently moved to tears by a book, but the ending made me cry. I've read many fictional (and non-fiction) accounts of WWII and the Holocaust. This may very well be the best fictional account I've read.
katie_samsock's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. If you love historical fiction set during WW2 you need to read this. I couldn’t put it down. It evokes all of the feels. Just trust me and go read it!