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calfon's review against another edition
4.0
This is usually not my kind of book but it came across my radar and I thought to give it a go. It is a lovely story beautifully told through letters and it might just have made me cry.
abbypatchet's review against another edition
emotional
funny
relaxing
sad
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
mjkroske's review against another edition
5.0
I highly recommend the audio version of this book. There is a different reader for each voice which makes it very engaging. Beautiful story about life and times of people in England during WW1.
mary00's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
This was a lovely book, perfect for this time of year. (But really, it would work at any time of year.)
I enjoy epistolary novels, and this was a standout. I wasn't ready for it to end.
This was a lovely book, perfect for this time of year. (But really, it would work at any time of year.)
I enjoy epistolary novels, and this was a standout. I wasn't ready for it to end.
angmander's review against another edition
4.0
The story was entirely made up of letters of correspondence, so this reminded me very much of The Guernsey and Literary Potato Peel Pie Society. It had a bit of a slower cadence but a lovely evolution of friendship. I wish the ending was expounded/explained more. It wrapped up so quickly, I worried that I missed something.
All in all, I would recommend. Clean language and clean romance. It does discuss war but not in any graphic terms.
All in all, I would recommend. Clean language and clean romance. It does discuss war but not in any graphic terms.
legogrrl's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this! Historical fiction AND christmas?? Very sad at times but well worth the read.
taytayswizzelle's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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? Yes
5.0
josie_adair's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 ⭐️
My heart! I usually read fiction from ww2, this was an interesting change set in ww1. These are letters and telegrams between a kind writer corresponding with her closest people. This is a story of war, romance, heartache, and hope. Excellent Christmas read!
My heart! I usually read fiction from ww2, this was an interesting change set in ww1. These are letters and telegrams between a kind writer corresponding with her closest people. This is a story of war, romance, heartache, and hope. Excellent Christmas read!