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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Beautifully written, very sad. The conversations are in italics, which made the reading about difficult at times.
medium-paced
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
World War II is in full swing in London and at that time, Operation Pied Piper was instituted to relocate its children to locations where the risk of bombing attacks was low or non existent.
Beatrix Thompson, eleven years old at the time was one of many children to be sent away. Hoping for the best, Beatrix’ parents, Millie and Reginald made the gut-wrenching decision to ship their little girl overseas to the United States. Boston to be exact.
Unaccompanied and frightened, little Beatrix crosses the Atlantic towards a better and safer future. A new life with Ethan and Nancy Gregory along with their children, William and Gerald awaited her. Beatrix would eventually fit in and conform to the norms of life in the U. S. But what awaited her at the end of the war?
Beyond that, the Sea is a masterful work of historical fiction. It’s one of the best that I’ve read so far. Amazingly, it is the author’s debut novel and it’s a must read for historical fiction aficionados.
The story unfolds through a linear timeline spanning three decades from 1940 to 1977. The timelines are cleverly displayed at the bottom of the pages so I didn’t get lost or needed to backtrack to the beginning of each chapter to determine the correct period.
Multiple points of view dot the novel’s landscape, alternating between the children and parents. The author’s storytelling skills really shine here as she deftly manages to capture the perspectives of both children and adults, as well as seamlessly weaving the story between two countries.
Beyond that, the Sea is definitely an unforgettable novel. Full of emotion, love, and family, it is a novel that I would not hesitate to re-read time and time again. Five outstanding stars.
I received a physical ARC from Celadon Books. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
Beatrix Thompson, eleven years old at the time was one of many children to be sent away. Hoping for the best, Beatrix’ parents, Millie and Reginald made the gut-wrenching decision to ship their little girl overseas to the United States. Boston to be exact.
Unaccompanied and frightened, little Beatrix crosses the Atlantic towards a better and safer future. A new life with Ethan and Nancy Gregory along with their children, William and Gerald awaited her. Beatrix would eventually fit in and conform to the norms of life in the U. S. But what awaited her at the end of the war?
Beyond that, the Sea is a masterful work of historical fiction. It’s one of the best that I’ve read so far. Amazingly, it is the author’s debut novel and it’s a must read for historical fiction aficionados.
The story unfolds through a linear timeline spanning three decades from 1940 to 1977. The timelines are cleverly displayed at the bottom of the pages so I didn’t get lost or needed to backtrack to the beginning of each chapter to determine the correct period.
Multiple points of view dot the novel’s landscape, alternating between the children and parents. The author’s storytelling skills really shine here as she deftly manages to capture the perspectives of both children and adults, as well as seamlessly weaving the story between two countries.
Beyond that, the Sea is definitely an unforgettable novel. Full of emotion, love, and family, it is a novel that I would not hesitate to re-read time and time again. Five outstanding stars.
I received a physical ARC from Celadon Books. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
I absolutely adored this story from start to finish. It pulled at all the right heartstrings and I still think about the characters often and wish I could read it all over again for the first time.
When Beatrix is sent to American by her parents - she has no idea when she’ll see London again. It’s too unsafe for a young girl during the war, so she must stay with a family she’s never met before until the fighting in Europe is over.
Spanning decades, and oceans - this journey has changed the entire fate of the direction of her life. Her love. Her family. So much heartbreak and loss, but small glittering moments of light and how family can be anyone. And anywhere.
With stunning prose and a gorgeous plot steered by strong emotional connections, you will be entranced by this family's story - it’s the most beautiful tale of love + loss, hope, belonging, and forgiveness.
When Beatrix is sent to American by her parents - she has no idea when she’ll see London again. It’s too unsafe for a young girl during the war, so she must stay with a family she’s never met before until the fighting in Europe is over.
Spanning decades, and oceans - this journey has changed the entire fate of the direction of her life. Her love. Her family. So much heartbreak and loss, but small glittering moments of light and how family can be anyone. And anywhere.
With stunning prose and a gorgeous plot steered by strong emotional connections, you will be entranced by this family's story - it’s the most beautiful tale of love + loss, hope, belonging, and forgiveness.
emotional
reflective
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:
No