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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
challenging
sad
tense
slow-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book was an emotional ride - I think it had just the right amount of sadness as we accompanied Ally, Lilith, Nadine and Luna across multiple generations and continents. Set between Germany, Cuba, and the US.
I found myself constantly wondering if I could make a decision like Ally and Lilith had to. I don’t know that I could. But then again, I was never in that scenario, so I’m not sure what I would do to ensure my children’s survival. These decisions were so sad and it made me feel like life has no rhyme or reason - you get dealt the hand you get.
I loved the story coming full circle - I couldn’t believe the ending. Franz’s betrayal shook me though. I was not expecting that - him staying alive so many years… he seemed like a tortured soul and that he regretted his decisions. I understand Luna and Nadine keeping Elizabeth from Lilith, but that was sad to me. Yes, Lilith was old, but can you imagine knowing you had a half sibling out there? Although, maybe she would be upset by the news- she didn’t know Franz was such a monster, that news was never communicated from Ally to Lilith.
I found myself constantly wondering if I could make a decision like Ally and Lilith had to. I don’t know that I could. But then again, I was never in that scenario, so I’m not sure what I would do to ensure my children’s survival. These decisions were so sad and it made me feel like life has no rhyme or reason - you get dealt the hand you get.
I loved the story coming full circle - I couldn’t believe the ending.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
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:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Set during four distinctive times in history, The Night Travelers follows four women who are all connected by blood.
I’ve never read anything by Armando Lucas Correa before, but that is definitely changing. His writing style is poetic, unique and full of history. Despite being translated from Spanish, the novel is still so full of the original poetic feeling.
Normally novels set over long periods of time are hard to read, but this novel felt far too short. Starting with Ally Keller in Germany who must make a very hard decision for her daughter’s future, to Lilith who found a home in Cuba and fell for the son of her next door neighbour, Martin. But when Cuba falls, it is now up to her to decide the fate of her child. Nadine comes next, with a hate for her past and a hope that things will get better. But it is really Luna who brings the story to an end, or rather a new beginning.
Thank you to NetGalley, Simon & Schuster Canada and the author for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No