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The Storyteller of Casablanca by Fiona Valpy
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A truly immersive and enjoyable split pov historical fiction. Having never seen Casablanca and not having much Historical knowledge on Morocco, I found this fascinating. As usual with a split pov I enjoyed the historical timeline much more than the present day - Zoe was very hard to warm to for the majority of the book, however I did enjoy her volunteering toward the end and the quilting progress.
Josie was a joyous character to read about from the start - full of curiosity and hope and just so sharp. My heart was in my mouth toward the end and I might have shed a tear or two.
A truly beautiful read, with a heartbreaking but beautiful setting.
Josie was a joyous character to read about from the start - full of curiosity and hope and just so sharp. My heart was in my mouth toward the end and I might have shed a tear or two.
A truly beautiful read, with a heartbreaking but beautiful setting.