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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
challenging
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The setting, and historical side I found riveting. I also enjoyed the usage of multiple timelines and POVs to tell the story. Over all it was engaging and captured my attention. The holocaust is a tragedy of such proportions I won’t attempt to capture it in words, and all stories from and of that time period are so meaningful.
However I seriously disliked how absolutely stupid Olivia was. Even when she had facts put in front of her, she still kept saying “what? Huh? What is going on??” It made me want to scream. The early miscommunication with Julian was obvious from the beginning and I thought it absurdly drawn out.
Inez I realize is supposed to be a complex character, showcasing the trauma that selfish and flighty behavior can get you, but having two dimwit female main characters felt hard to swallow about 70% in. I was just wondering when someone would find a brain. Her post-chateau story felt unbelievable, especially so after the ending, and we see her cowardice is still strong.
The novel did have a good finish, so I’m glad I stuck it through, but I wish the women would have developed more through the storyline.
However I seriously disliked how absolutely stupid Olivia was. Even when she had facts put in front of her, she still kept saying “what? Huh? What is going on??” It made me want to scream. The early miscommunication with Julian was obvious from the beginning and I thought it absurdly drawn out.
Inez I realize is supposed to be a complex character, showcasing the trauma that selfish and flighty behavior can get you, but having two dimwit female main characters felt hard to swallow about 70% in. I was just wondering when someone would find a brain. Her post-chateau story felt unbelievable, especially so after the ending, and we see her cowardice is still strong.
The novel did have a good finish, so I’m glad I stuck it through, but I wish the women would have developed more through the storyline.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Violence, Antisemitism
Moderate: Rape, Suicide
Minor: Alcoholism
emotional
sad
medium-paced
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated