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jedore's review
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
"Who waits around for a compliment? Ask for it. Then take it. And when you do, you realize you knew the truth all along and you didn't need anybody else's opinion in the first place. No one has to tell you that you did a great job."
I call books like this "Hallmark" books. (Probably similar to what other people call "Beach Reads.") It was not bad, not great. Not unique. Not memorable.
Character development was good, but I didn't fully bond with any of them. They just felt a bit flat to me.
The story was a typical WWII one. (I'm not going to say any more because I don't like giving spoilers.)
I did appreciate learning about the real life story of the SS Arandora Star. This was a new one for me....horribly TRAGIC.
Although my review is lukewarm, it wasn't a chore to read this book so it went quickly. If you just like an interesting character-driven story, don't rule it out. At this point in my life, I'm a bit more book snobby because I'm really looking for books that shake me up in some way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Terminal illness, War, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Antisemitism and Bullying
kimveach's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Death, Bullying, Child death, Antisemitism, Racial slurs, Pregnancy, Grief, Genocide, War, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
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