Reviews

Eternal by Lisa Scottoline

hippiechick56's review against another edition

3.0

Slow to start and drawn out tbroughout. Lots of details on Italian life just before, during and after the war and too many points of view. If it'd been a bit more concise, it would've been a better book but still worth a read.

katlashw's review against another edition

1.0

I can’t help but notice the inspiration between the novel and the true story of Gino Bartali. If this is the case, it’s a disgrace to the real hero.

pinkydink70's review against another edition

5.0

I rate simply: 5 = liked it, 3 = meh, and 1 = didn't like it.

sdmomof5boys's review against another edition

5.0

I am a sucker for WWII books. This was a great one. I love how detailed and in depth the story was. The characters came so alive I smiled and hoped and cried with them. I haven’t read much about the war in Italy, so I enjoyed this perspective of the story there. Loved it.

emilyes's review against another edition

4.0

Would give this 4.5 stars if I could. I really cared about all the characters and flew through this wanting to know how everyone’s stories would end. Half a star lost for some dumb teenage love triangle moments and a spate of soap opera-level dramatic deaths towards the end.

Also, I have read a LOT of WWII novels, but the majority have been set in Germany/France/England, so reading this made me realize how little I actually know about Italy’s Fascist history.

renaplays's review against another edition

4.0

Painful, violent, touching, tightly constructed, insightful into a period so relevant today.

problemreader's review against another edition

4.0

4.5 stars
It started off a bit slow for me, but I am so glad I stuck with it. I loved it!

boo_trixie's review against another edition

5.0

Highly recommend. I love historical fiction, especially when it’s well researched. And, of course, has a “cannot put it down” story.

kiwikazz's review against another edition

5.0

Stunning, mesmerising book. Loved this truly wonderful but heartbreaking story of Rome during WW2. I was lost in the story and learned so much. Highly recommended

katieliz80's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I loved this book.