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A review by tonyfrobisher
The Storyteller of Casablanca by Fiona Valpy
4.0
A book to absorb, imbued with history and truths
I enjoyed The Storyteller of Casablanca, but it took a little time for the story to unfold and to become immersed in the Casablanca inhabited by Josie and her family, refugees in World War II and Zoe, a recently located expatriate. But, if you feel the book is not progressing, little is happening, then persevere. The story is beautifully crafted, two strands that will entagle themselves and lead to a finale that is delicately handled and written with sensitivity and care.
Sometimes books need time to work their way into your soul. Each chapter gently builds layers of context and advance the story in an unhurried pace. But each chapter has weight and meaning.
Read on and you will be grateful you did.
I enjoyed The Storyteller of Casablanca, but it took a little time for the story to unfold and to become immersed in the Casablanca inhabited by Josie and her family, refugees in World War II and Zoe, a recently located expatriate. But, if you feel the book is not progressing, little is happening, then persevere. The story is beautifully crafted, two strands that will entagle themselves and lead to a finale that is delicately handled and written with sensitivity and care.
Sometimes books need time to work their way into your soul. Each chapter gently builds layers of context and advance the story in an unhurried pace. But each chapter has weight and meaning.
Read on and you will be grateful you did.