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3.45 AVERAGE
3.45 AVERAGE
emotional
slow-paced
As someone says in a review below, this is really a holiday read, disguised as historical fiction.
Certainly, there is some good writing here - Liardet depicts the cold, shame and hunger of Ellen's early days most evocatively, as she does the general privations of the British war, and Ellen's enormous love for Pamela. However, the middle part of the book dragged a little as it headed to the finale that anyone could see coming.
Some gorgeous phrases here, but it all felt a little soapy in the end.
Certainly, there is some good writing here - Liardet depicts the cold, shame and hunger of Ellen's early days most evocatively, as she does the general privations of the British war, and Ellen's enormous love for Pamela. However, the middle part of the book dragged a little as it headed to the finale that anyone could see coming.
Some gorgeous phrases here, but it all felt a little soapy in the end.
The idea of the story was better than the execution. Could have used some editing to tighten up the story.
Finally I have finished this book! I can't believe this this has taken me so long to read.. A cute historical read, made me question if it was based on historical events
Storyline sounded good but it was a very slow start and a very anti-climatic ending. Not a bad read but not a lot of excitement either!
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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:
Yes
Beginning story had lots of potential but the book lost me pretty fast. Not a clear story line to be found and a thousand of the smallest details.
This is yet another WWII historical fiction novel for me. I love them and they tend to be my "go to" books when I find myself in a slump. This book had so much potential, but just did not seem to deliver.
This is the story of Ellen finding a child, Pamela, asleep on a bus. Ellen takes her home and the story begins. I wanted more even as I completed the last page. I'm still thinking about Ellen, her husband and Pamela. Because of that, I will give this a strong 3.5 stars.
Many thanks to Netgalley and GP Putnam for this advanced readers copy.
This is the story of Ellen finding a child, Pamela, asleep on a bus. Ellen takes her home and the story begins. I wanted more even as I completed the last page. I'm still thinking about Ellen, her husband and Pamela. Because of that, I will give this a strong 3.5 stars.
Many thanks to Netgalley and GP Putnam for this advanced readers copy.
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
emotional
inspiring
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:
No