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frankchester's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
5.0
Surprised me with how enjoyable it was. I was expecting something overly saccharine and lighthearted but it actually had quite a compelling story, a pleasant amount of romance, some more dark and emotional themes and scenes and overall was really enjoyable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Minor: Antisemitism and War
markedwithanm's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
Moderate: Antisemitism and War
mpearson0711's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
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? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Rape
Moderate: Antisemitism and War
emily_boyes's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I felt like the sexual assault was not really necessary and felt a touch gratuitous. But overall enjoyable book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and War
madbookworm15's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and War
tahdens's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I don't know why but this queer reader thought when there was this mystery surrounding these two women and why the girl's grandma never talked about her past it was because it was a TRAGIC SAPPHIC LOVE STORY lol but instead I got something way, way, waaay worse. Nothing close to my wishful thinking.
I still enjoyed the book because the characters felt real. And I enjoyed the way the book was written, with the switching of the point of views of the women. Although I think I liked original timeline better than the 2016 timeline for most of the book, and frequently kept on wishing for Heather's chapters to be over so I could read about Ann and Miriam's life.
I also feel this book would've been much more enjoyed by people who either live in Toronto or London and know the locations the author spent a lot of time talking about because most of those paragraphs went right over my head. But if I knew these locations I probably would've gotten a clearer picture and enjoyed it more. Also with all the talk about embroidering. If you were a reader that knew anything about it I bet it would've been more entertaining. For me, it was just words.
This book has taught me though that I really enjoy historical fiction that include real historical people and/or actual historical events because it feels more grounding. But also taught me that I really... don't like books that use rape and unexpected pregnancies as its major plot point. I know it happens more frequently than we wish in real life but that doesn't necessarily mean I want to read about it, especially when it ends the friendship of the two main characters.
I still enjoyed the book because the characters felt real. And I enjoyed the way the book was written, with the switching of the point of views of the women. Although I think I liked original timeline better than the 2016 timeline for most of the book, and frequently kept on wishing for Heather's chapters to be over so I could read about Ann and Miriam's life.
I also feel this book would've been much more enjoyed by people who either live in Toronto or London and know the locations the author spent a lot of time talking about because most of those paragraphs went right over my head. But if I knew these locations I probably would've gotten a clearer picture and enjoyed it more. Also with all the talk about embroidering. If you were a reader that knew anything about it I bet it would've been more entertaining. For me, it was just words.
This book has taught me though that I really enjoy historical fiction that include real historical people and/or actual historical events because it feels more grounding. But also taught me that I really... don't like books that use rape and unexpected pregnancies as its major plot point. I know it happens more frequently than we wish in real life but that doesn't necessarily mean I want to read about it, especially when it ends the friendship of the two main characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: War, Death of parent, and Death
maryannc's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Religious bigotry, and Antisemitism
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Sexual violence, and War
swestlake's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Rape, and Violence
Moderate: War
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