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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
Like every book based on the horrific reality of war in the 1940’s, and the treatment of Jewish people, the book has a difficult storyline that often left me sad and overwhelmed at the reality of the time.
I did, however, have a hard time putting down this page-turner, in the hopes of Nina’s future.
Definitely a recommended read.
I did, however, have a hard time putting down this page-turner, in the hopes of Nina’s future.
Definitely a recommended read.
It's been a long time since I finished a book so quickly. I found the characters compelling, and the historic details fascinating.
Nina is posing as Nico’s wife to hopefully escape the dangers that came with being a Jew in Europe during WW2. There was this constant feeling of anxiousness since Nina could have been caught at any time which would mean a lot of danger for her and the people close to her. Her life changes drastically as she has to learn to be a “wife” and even pose as a Christian. There were certain parts that made me angry…like it was supposed to. There were certain people in the book who were determined to bring Nico and Nina down, and Robson does a great job of using this to keep my attention
The theme of family was heavy on this one. During hard times like these, people make a lot of enemies and friends. This book illustrated this as Nina came to love a lot of people throughout the book. I wasn’t really engrossed in her and Nico’s relationship, but it definitely added an element to the story. There wasn’t that tension we usually get when people marry for other reasons other than love, but then I hit myself on the head because that is super insensitive for a WW2 book.
There are many WW2 and holocaust books out there and I didn’t feel like this necessarily stood out, but it was still a great book!!
The theme of family was heavy on this one. During hard times like these, people make a lot of enemies and friends. This book illustrated this as Nina came to love a lot of people throughout the book. I wasn’t really engrossed in her and Nico’s relationship, but it definitely added an element to the story. There wasn’t that tension we usually get when people marry for other reasons other than love, but then I hit myself on the head because that is super insensitive for a WW2 book.
There are many WW2 and holocaust books out there and I didn’t feel like this necessarily stood out, but it was still a great book!!
3.5 stars. The first half was better than the second half, but still really enjoyed!
It's hard to picture romance during such a difficult time in the world, but this story weaves together a romantic tale with one of heroism and hardship.
An excellent book of love, family, and survival. It was a pleasure to be a sensitivity reader for this title.
3.5.
Sometimes we all just need a good love story.
Sometimes we all just need a good love story.
I enjoy a WWII story... but I was getting tired of the same story over and over again. This was not that. It always shocks me that this war was so much more than Germany, Nazis, etc. Reading about the war as it took place in Italy was like experiencing it for the first time. You forget there were Jewish people there. That Nazis occupied it. It’s so sad when you think about what these people went through. And this book was about the peacemakers... the people that got in “good trouble” and I loved that. Robson does her research and it really shows.
My only negative critique was the narrator. She’s British, trying to do an Italian accent, which came across as Irish half the time... very distracting
My only negative critique was the narrator. She’s British, trying to do an Italian accent, which came across as Irish half the time... very distracting
started great then felt rushed and thrown together
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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:
N/A
I really enjoyed reading Our Darkest Night, but what I enjoyed most what the authors note at the end.
Our Darkest Night is an angst filled read that focuses on sacrifice, loss, family and the horrors of war, specially being Jewish in Europe during the Second World War, or being an ally to those affected and displaced.
Antonina leaves the only life and family she knew with the help of a man named Nico, who will pose as her husband as an effort to keep her safe. She now goes by Nina and finds herself learning how to farm, and be a wife, but her biggest sacrifice has Nina posing as a Christian.
Love between Nina and Nico didn’t come overly fast, but they developed a friendship which turned to more. Their simple and pleasant life on his family’s farm, would soon be shaken and it is through sacrifice, miracles and faith that bring their family back together.
Our Darkest Night is an angst filled read that focuses on sacrifice, loss, family and the horrors of war, specially being Jewish in Europe during the Second World War, or being an ally to those affected and displaced.
Antonina leaves the only life and family she knew with the help of a man named Nico, who will pose as her husband as an effort to keep her safe. She now goes by Nina and finds herself learning how to farm, and be a wife, but her biggest sacrifice has Nina posing as a Christian.
Love between Nina and Nico didn’t come overly fast, but they developed a friendship which turned to more. Their simple and pleasant life on his family’s farm, would soon be shaken and it is through sacrifice, miracles and faith that bring their family back together.