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A review by charlottelynn
Lost Among the Living by Simone St. James
4.0
There is nothing that endears a book to me quicker than a strong woman as the lead characters. This describes Jo Manders. At first she may not appear as such but she is. She proves it in her everyday existence. The way she takes the loss of her husband, Alex, to heart and then manages to keep herself alive and well is amazing. It is not a great life, it is not an easy life, but it is a life. She has so much to keep herself busy with. There is a death to solve, a family history to explore, and so much more.
I enjoy the era that this book took place in. The era around World War II is my absolute favorite. The changes that happen during this time amaze me. The motor cars, the grand houses, and the changes within cultures never manage to turn me away from reading a good book.
I found it interesting how Dottie, Alex’s aunt, is so in charge. She not only runs the family but she is an art dealer. She meets interesting people, makes deals, and keeps the money coming into the family. She also takes Jo under her wing. Dottie is not always nice to Jo, usually she is downright mean to her. Yet she does manage to keep Jo safe, healthy, and with shelter.
The middle of the book is the best, the ending is even better. Lost Among the Living is a book that starts great and just gets better and better as the story goes on. I recommend checking out as soon as possible.
I enjoy the era that this book took place in. The era around World War II is my absolute favorite. The changes that happen during this time amaze me. The motor cars, the grand houses, and the changes within cultures never manage to turn me away from reading a good book.
I found it interesting how Dottie, Alex’s aunt, is so in charge. She not only runs the family but she is an art dealer. She meets interesting people, makes deals, and keeps the money coming into the family. She also takes Jo under her wing. Dottie is not always nice to Jo, usually she is downright mean to her. Yet she does manage to keep Jo safe, healthy, and with shelter.
The middle of the book is the best, the ending is even better. Lost Among the Living is a book that starts great and just gets better and better as the story goes on. I recommend checking out as soon as possible.