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A review by rickijill
Whispering in French by Sophia Nash
5.0
My first thought about this book is how impressed I am with Sophia Nash's writing ability. My favorite thing about this book, even above the story, is Nash's unique voice. Told from Kate's point of view, her internal monologues throughout the story lends depth and understanding to her complex and well-defined character. Kate has made some terrible mistakes that almost cost her her daughter. The reasons for said mistakes: always making the safest choice. She was too scared to take a risk even for the possibility of a better outcome. While in France, Kate finds her courage to risk much for her family's legacy.
The setting of the novel is perfect. The Basque area of France is rich in history, culture, languages, and lore. Nash does a remarkable job capturing the atmosphere of this part of the world. The villa Marthe Marie has been in the du Roque family for centuries, yet it is quite literally teetering on a precipice over the Atlantic and figuratively to the bank. I love how the villa comes to life in the book. As an American it fascinates me that a home has belonged to a family longer than my country has existed.
There is another POV in the novel, but I don't want to reveal any spoilers. It is interspersed throughout the plot, and eventually this additional storyline merges at the climax of the novel. It brings a smile to my face simply thinking about it. I do think this storyline was necessary in that it lightened the tone of the book because of the seriousness of the theme: What is the purpose and meaning of life?
I highly recommend Whispering in French. Sophia Nash is a smart, entertaining storyteller who also makes you think about what's truly important: family, purpose, and courage.
Disclosure: I received an ARC of Whispering in French from the publisher via TLC Book Tours in exchange for a fair and honest review.
The setting of the novel is perfect. The Basque area of France is rich in history, culture, languages, and lore. Nash does a remarkable job capturing the atmosphere of this part of the world. The villa Marthe Marie has been in the du Roque family for centuries, yet it is quite literally teetering on a precipice over the Atlantic and figuratively to the bank. I love how the villa comes to life in the book. As an American it fascinates me that a home has belonged to a family longer than my country has existed.
There is another POV in the novel, but I don't want to reveal any spoilers. It is interspersed throughout the plot, and eventually this additional storyline merges at the climax of the novel. It brings a smile to my face simply thinking about it. I do think this storyline was necessary in that it lightened the tone of the book because of the seriousness of the theme: What is the purpose and meaning of life?
I highly recommend Whispering in French. Sophia Nash is a smart, entertaining storyteller who also makes you think about what's truly important: family, purpose, and courage.
Disclosure: I received an ARC of Whispering in French from the publisher via TLC Book Tours in exchange for a fair and honest review.