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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
Although I've read several books by Moyes, this one served as an introduction to her works within the realm of historical fiction. Romance is still present here within both the past and present-day portions, but this time around it acts as an ingredient to enrich the story rather than merely drive it forward. I found Sophie's story to be quite engaging; Moyes perfectly paints a picture of her life in France and how it is drastically affected during World War I. Unfortunately, although the passages devoted to Liv are interesting, they pale in comparison and I was less invested in her journey, always anxious to find out more about Sophie via the nuggets of information scattered throughout the remainder of the book. I appreciate the light that Moyes sheds on the important topic of restitution through the titular painting's journey, and how she painstakingly explores the difficult moral and ethical issues associated that both Sophie and Liv grapple with.
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence
Minor: Child death, Death
My first JoJo Moyles book. I wasn't overwhelmed but I think that's because all the hype led me to expect more which was probably unfair of me. A good story, well told. I just didn't connect with the characters. I already have another JoJo Moyles book that was bought for me so I'll give that one a try.
Fyrsti hluti bókarinnar fjallar um Sophie og stríðsárin, hvernig hún og systir hennar reka hótel fjölskyldunnar og neyðast til að þjóna Þjóðverjunum kvöld eftir kvöld. Um samband Sophie og þýska herforingjans og þá afdrifaríku ákvörðun sem hún tekur. Mjög áhrifamikill texti sem rígheldur manni. Mér finnst bókin dala um miðbikið en nær svo að rísa aftur þegar saga Sophie heldur áfram og við fáum að vita af afdrifum hennar.
Like other Jojo Moyes books, I loved this. Recommend for a quick read, a little history, and a layered love story.
Kirja oli kokonaisuudessaan hyvä, ja pidin siitä kuinka juonenkäänteet onnistuivat yllättämään joka kerta. Kirjassa parasta oli ehdottomasti kuinka todentuntuisesti Moyes kirjoitti Sophiesta sekä Edouardista toisen maailmansodan aikaan. Myös tilanteet Herr Kommandantin kanssa pitivät otteessaan.
Jäi kuitenkin hieman epäuskoinen olo eikä tarina enää vaikuttanut kovin uskottavalta, kun ’nykyajassa’ yhdestä taulusta nousi niin hirveä lehdistöhaloo. Siitä huolimatta pidin tästä, ja hieman harmittaa antaa tälle neljä tähteä. Olisinpa voinut antaa viisi.
Jäi kuitenkin hieman epäuskoinen olo eikä tarina enää vaikuttanut kovin uskottavalta, kun ’nykyajassa’ yhdestä taulusta nousi niin hirveä lehdistöhaloo. Siitä huolimatta pidin tästä, ja hieman harmittaa antaa tälle neljä tähteä. Olisinpa voinut antaa viisi.
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The authors tries so hard to make the main character Liv a victim and likeable that it becomes not realistic. Sophies story was great until the end.
The premise of the story was good but it went downhill.
The premise of the story was good but it went downhill.
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix