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lyssadsmith's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-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
5.0
This book is so good. Period. It's a beautiful story that combines a sweeping WW2 love story with finding one's place in the world and within your own family. It's so well layered with family, love, grief, grit, and celebrations. So, so good.
tk9595's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
4.0
cindyreads2024's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely beautiful writing. I don’t know of another contemporary author who writes with such attention to word choice, language, clarity. Her characters are rich and well-developed. The stories are thought provoking and deeply personal.
melissamalicious's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
audra_suzanne's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
sonidra's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
4.5
I devoured this book. It was predictable and I figured out how it was going to end early on but sometimes you just want to get away from "real life" and hope for the happy ending which at times all of us are searching for. There is a quote in the book that resonated with me as I lost my husband a few years ago that will long stay in my mind "As long as you keep his beautiful face in your heart, he will never truly be lost. There will always be a way back."
tayedwards11's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
kerrynicole72's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kdonohoe13's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it! Started off a little odd, but by page 60ish, I was hooked. It just kept getting better and better. Loved the parallel lives of Soline and Rory. Brilliantly written. I’m a sucker for happy endings and this was just perfect.
angmander's review against another edition
4.0
This was one of those books that I stayed up late to finish. Very enjoyable.