numbuh12 's review for:

The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson

5.0

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Absolutely superb- I teared up twice at the end. I really, really hope Simonson is working on another novel, because I'll be really sad if this is her last one.