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A review by morgangiesbrecht
Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin
4.0
This was my first book by the author, and it certainly won’t be my last!
I haven’t read tons of WW2 fiction though I do enjoy studying the era. The history and details are realistic and utterly amazing. As a history nerd, that was probably my favourite part. I now feel somewhat educated on ballet and automobile factory operations. ;)
The characters were lovely and real. (Josie was a sweetheart.) There were some great faith aspects particularly in how we need to be careful of judging others. I thought it was tastefully woven into the story.
In terms of the plot, it was a gentle progression until about 75%; then I was desperately hooked on the action. Not the best thing when dealing with insomnia at 2am. ;)
The only thing I wasn’t super crazy about was the romance between Paul and Lucie. Don’t get me wrong; it was sweet and lovely and I was rooting for them, but…it was a bit too much for me at times. Angst and forbidden love aren’t really my thing.
I listened to the audiobook, which wasn’t my favourite because it was a little slow at times, but I’m a speed reader so that is a personal preference. Also, I wasn’t overly fond of the different accents the narrator performed; I commend her efforts, but I can’t say I found them all very natural. Again, that’s a just a personal opinion and nothing against the narrator.
Having listened to the book, I have no idea how to spell some of the French words used, particularly the words used to describe the opposite “class” of the artisans, essentially the business people. Anyways, it made me laugh because I am a creative, but I need structure. I can’t do the artisan free spirit thing. Is there a word for people like that? ;)
As a side note: Apparently this is a tie-in to When Twilight Breaks, and Peter and Evelyn get a cameo appearance. Well, me and my bad habit of not reading books in order didn’t know this and thought they were strictly stand-alones. It doesn’t affect the reading of the story, but if you’re like me and didn’t read WTB first, you obviously get the foreknowledge that whatever happens in the first book, Peter and Evelyn do end up together.
I haven’t read tons of WW2 fiction though I do enjoy studying the era. The history and details are realistic and utterly amazing. As a history nerd, that was probably my favourite part. I now feel somewhat educated on ballet and automobile factory operations. ;)
The characters were lovely and real. (Josie was a sweetheart.) There were some great faith aspects particularly in how we need to be careful of judging others. I thought it was tastefully woven into the story.
In terms of the plot, it was a gentle progression until about 75%; then I was desperately hooked on the action. Not the best thing when dealing with insomnia at 2am. ;)
The only thing I wasn’t super crazy about was the romance between Paul and Lucie. Don’t get me wrong; it was sweet and lovely and I was rooting for them, but…it was a bit too much for me at times. Angst and forbidden love aren’t really my thing.
I listened to the audiobook, which wasn’t my favourite because it was a little slow at times, but I’m a speed reader so that is a personal preference. Also, I wasn’t overly fond of the different accents the narrator performed; I commend her efforts, but I can’t say I found them all very natural. Again, that’s a just a personal opinion and nothing against the narrator.
Having listened to the book, I have no idea how to spell some of the French words used, particularly the words used to describe the opposite “class” of the artisans, essentially the business people. Anyways, it made me laugh because I am a creative, but I need structure. I can’t do the artisan free spirit thing. Is there a word for people like that? ;)
As a side note: Apparently this is a tie-in to When Twilight Breaks, and Peter and Evelyn get a cameo appearance. Well, me and my bad habit of not reading books in order didn’t know this and thought they were strictly stand-alones. It doesn’t affect the reading of the story, but if you’re like me and didn’t read WTB first, you obviously get the foreknowledge that whatever happens in the first book, Peter and Evelyn do end up together.