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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
This book started out interesting but quickly became wayyyyy too long. The timeline in the past drug out the events of what happened, while the present drug out about two weeks worth of “investigation” of what happened to Flora that long ago afternoon. I’m a bit surprised at Hazel in the 60s having had several boyfriends/ lovers by the time she is with Barnaby (who, by the way, is snobby and selfish). The beginning pretty much tells you “who” the author is, but you have to wait a long time for the “how”. This book could have been told in a 150 pages, instead of the 350 we’re given.
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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
It was a cute book and I’m glad I listened to it. I had no idea about the Pied Piper movement in England as part of World War II and it’s both delightful how community came together and heartbreaking when the placements didn’t work out well or families were never reunited. There’s so much to address in this book by beginning with how sweetly Harry stepped up for Flora and Hazel right along w his mom then how their mom was welcomed to give them a great support system. I love how stories are powerful in this novel
Without giving anything away, I thought the twist in the book seemed a little unlikely and seemed a little too convenient so that’s why it’s not a five stars
Without giving anything away, I thought the twist in the book seemed a little unlikely and seemed a little too convenient so that’s why it’s not a five stars
I enjoyed the journey of the story. The way everything weaves together is fun. The writing was lovely. I just found part of it to be too unbelieveable.
Just couldn’t get into it and couldn’t connect with the characters
3.5 stars. The main character wasn't super likeable, in my opinion. And the resolution seemed very deus ex machina. But I loved learning about life in 1960's London, and the Secret Book elements were neat.
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
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
A million stars. One of my favorite reads of all time. Heartbreaking and Heartwarming all at once.