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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
This was my second Kristin Harmel book and while I preferred the previous to this one, I still enjoyed this novel. It follows the story of Ines Chauveau, a young French winemaker’s wife throughout World War II. It focuses on the decisions she made which impacted not only her life but those all around her and the way she comes to terms with them years later. I found the storyline compelling especially with the dual affairs and the twist of identity at the end. Ines as a character was frustrating as she was selfish and really only thought in terms of herself for most of the book. Even when she joined the resistance at the end it was as a way to atone for her sins of causing Michel and what she thought was Celine's death as well.
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, Antisemitism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder
emotional
informative
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I dnf halfway because I hated the main character cheating on her husband
Wonderfully written… kept me turning page after page and wanting more.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
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:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
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:
Yes
I loved this book!! I cried and it was hard to make myself put it down so I could work and sleep! If you like historical fiction then check it out!