hopeful fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I liked it- as a history buff, this was right up my alley. It was a bit “happily ever after” for me and the epilogue seemed to wrap up rather quickly… zooming over the last years of the war. But, overall, it was an enjoyable read. 

Sweet and happy.
dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No

3.5 stars
hopeful inspiring slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No

Was it a bit schmaltzy? Yes. Did I still get teary eyed? Yes. Did I love the live of books? Oh yes.

rb2m's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 9%

MMC suggested the FMC read The Count of Monte Cristo as her first book in almost ever. First, that book is way too long for a first read, and second, I despise that book.
emotional hopeful fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No

Normally I will listen to anything read by Saskia Maarleveld. But even she could not save this book. No more WWII historical fiction for me.
adventurous emotional fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated