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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
This was just okay for me. Characters weren’t terribly likeable but I did learn a bit of the history of France’s Champagne region.
adventurous
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not my favorite Kristin Harmel book. This book has many topics: WW2 in France, the resistance, adultery, sexual assault, infidelity, abuse of power, lies, and the devastation of the Holocaust. The most problematic for me was the romanticizing of adultery. What I hated the most is the fact that both women chose to cheat on their marriage and made it seem like a simple consequence of the dwindling emotions of marriage. The complicated story of these people seem hard fetched and unbelievable, not only for the acts of whats happening but also by the actions they take. Another part that was weird was the last sappy part about characters meeting after death. It was sappy and unnecessary. All in all there are far better books about WW2.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I couldn’t put this book down. And that resolution!!!! I had a one storyline pegged but, in the end, I had everything else wrong! I love books that surprise me and this one was fantastic!!!!
As evident by how quick I read this book, I liked it. I was annoyed at Ines and Liv with their constant questions of “why” but what a great story - definitely recommend this to those who like WWII historical fiction.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes