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sarah_reading_party's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
i really enjoyed this book! lucie and paul were such great characters, and i also enjoyed the sweetness of paul's daughter, josie. her way of seeing the world and processing the war through her feenee stories was such a wonderful addition to this book! i thought the writing in this book was strong and i was drawn into the suspenseful elements of this story, especially the way lucie and paul learn to trust each other and fall in love as well as their harrowing escape back to america. if you like world war II fiction, i think you'll enjoy this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, War, Antisemitism, Racial slurs, and Racism
100_pages_hr's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Another stunning WWII book from Sundin.
This book had such a fabulous setting in wartorn Paris and the characters were so unique. I truly loved how she used two Americans who chose to stay in Paris as the couple. I loved that Lucie owned a bookstore and Paul owned a automobile manufacturing plant. It was such a great combination.
The espionage, intrigue, secrets, and the like were so well done. I was so sucked into the book that it flew by even though it was long. The tension kept me on the edge of my seat too.
I loved the passion between Paul and Lucie, but truly Josie stole the show. I was so thrilled how everything played out in the book.
If you love WWII historicals you won't want to miss this one.
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review
This book had such a fabulous setting in wartorn Paris and the characters were so unique. I truly loved how she used two Americans who chose to stay in Paris as the couple. I loved that Lucie owned a bookstore and Paul owned a automobile manufacturing plant. It was such a great combination.
The espionage, intrigue, secrets, and the like were so well done. I was so sucked into the book that it flew by even though it was long. The tension kept me on the edge of my seat too.
I loved the passion between Paul and Lucie, but truly Josie stole the show. I was so thrilled how everything played out in the book.
If you love WWII historicals you won't want to miss this one.
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Racism, Violence, War, and Antisemitism
Minor: Car accident and Death
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