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ali_slavin 's review for:
The Night Travelers
by Armando Lucas Correa
4.5 stars.
Plot: An emotional multi-generational historical fiction book that covers four generations of women, beginning in 1931 Berlin and ending in 2015 Berlin, with stops in Havana and New York City along the way. It starts with Ally, who gives birth to Lilith, a biracial child during the Nazis' rise to power. To ensure Lilith's safety, she coordinates for her daughter's passage to Havana, while Ally remains in Berlin. So begins a chain of events including mothers making unimaginable decisions in an effort to keep their daughters safe. It is Luna, Ally's great-granddaughter who sets forth to piece together the family history and bring these women's stories together.
Thoughts: Grab your tissues because this one is SAD. Correa crafted a beautiful and well-researched story that provides rich historical context. There were certainly parts that were difficult to read; however, they highlight important parts of history that must not be forgotten. The plot is complex but accessible, and fans of historical fiction will absolutely love this one.
Thank you Atria Books for my gifted copy
Plot: An emotional multi-generational historical fiction book that covers four generations of women, beginning in 1931 Berlin and ending in 2015 Berlin, with stops in Havana and New York City along the way. It starts with Ally, who gives birth to Lilith, a biracial child during the Nazis' rise to power. To ensure Lilith's safety, she coordinates for her daughter's passage to Havana, while Ally remains in Berlin. So begins a chain of events including mothers making unimaginable decisions in an effort to keep their daughters safe. It is Luna, Ally's great-granddaughter who sets forth to piece together the family history and bring these women's stories together.
Thoughts: Grab your tissues because this one is SAD. Correa crafted a beautiful and well-researched story that provides rich historical context. There were certainly parts that were difficult to read; however, they highlight important parts of history that must not be forgotten. The plot is complex but accessible, and fans of historical fiction will absolutely love this one.
Thank you Atria Books for my gifted copy