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A review by faithful_books
Unsinkable by Jenni L. Walsh
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Unsinkable was unbelieveable!!! I can't believe the truth of Violet's remarkable story. As I was reading, I kept thinking this can't be true, but it was! I wouldn't call myself a Titanic fan, I've never even watched the blockbuster movie in full. The story starts with the Titanic, but it is so much more than that specific period in time. I also knew nothing about Violet Jessop before reading this book, but her story is so intriguing that I found myself wanting to know more about her life.
Unsinkable is set in two time periods, WW1 and WW2, and is told by the two female main characters Violet and Daphne. Throughout the story Violet is propelled forward by a promise that she made to her dying father, while Daphne actions are a result of her seeking to being valued and acknowledged by her absentee father. The story is very well researched and many factual tragic events grace the pages of this novel. This novel could easily have been split into two separate novels and I would have read them both. The intrigue and spy element of the WW2 storyline were very intriguing and kept me turning pages. I liked how one of the characters was linked to a Wren from Call of the Wrens. A small detail, that made me smile since I loved that story, if you haven't read it you totally should!
First person is typically not my favorite narrative, I think it is really difficult to write and less enjoyable to read unless it is exceptionally written. I thought the first half of the story was a bit choppy, but the story flowed easily in the second half. I would have preferred the story in a third person narrative like Call of the Wrens which I really loved! I still enjoyed the story as a whole, but am postitive I would have been glued to the pages if it wasn't first person. Just a personal preference and in no way a reflection on the author, she is a very good writer and one I look forward to reading more from! Once the timelines intersected, I wanted the story to drag out a bit longer, for the ladies to explore the connection they had, and for the ending to be a little less "Hollywood". It was a bit cheesy but still likeable! Everybody loves a happily ever after! If you are a Titanic fan or love the intrigue and danger of the SEO than you will love Unsinkable!
Read if you like:
WW1/WW2 setting
Dual point of view
First person narrative
Survival
Second chances
Clean romance
Also lets take a moment to give this gorgeous cover some love! I found it completely captivating and if I wasn't already familiar with Jenni L Walsh this cover would have definitly intrigued me enough to read the story inside! Great job cover designers!
Thank you, Jenni L Walsh, Harper Muse and Net Galley for the complimentary copy of Unsinkable. The opinions expressed here are my own.
Unsinkable is set in two time periods, WW1 and WW2, and is told by the two female main characters Violet and Daphne. Throughout the story Violet is propelled forward by a promise that she made to her dying father, while Daphne actions are a result of her seeking to being valued and acknowledged by her absentee father. The story is very well researched and many factual tragic events grace the pages of this novel. This novel could easily have been split into two separate novels and I would have read them both. The intrigue and spy element of the WW2 storyline were very intriguing and kept me turning pages. I liked how one of the characters was linked to a Wren from Call of the Wrens. A small detail, that made me smile since I loved that story, if you haven't read it you totally should!
First person is typically not my favorite narrative, I think it is really difficult to write and less enjoyable to read unless it is exceptionally written. I thought the first half of the story was a bit choppy, but the story flowed easily in the second half. I would have preferred the story in a third person narrative like Call of the Wrens which I really loved! I still enjoyed the story as a whole, but am postitive I would have been glued to the pages if it wasn't first person. Just a personal preference and in no way a reflection on the author, she is a very good writer and one I look forward to reading more from! Once the timelines intersected, I wanted the story to drag out a bit longer, for the ladies to explore the connection they had, and for the ending to be a little less "Hollywood". It was a bit cheesy but still likeable! Everybody loves a happily ever after! If you are a Titanic fan or love the intrigue and danger of the SEO than you will love Unsinkable!
Read if you like:
WW1/WW2 setting
Dual point of view
First person narrative
Survival
Second chances
Clean romance
Also lets take a moment to give this gorgeous cover some love! I found it completely captivating and if I wasn't already familiar with Jenni L Walsh this cover would have definitly intrigued me enough to read the story inside! Great job cover designers!
Thank you, Jenni L Walsh, Harper Muse and Net Galley for the complimentary copy of Unsinkable. The opinions expressed here are my own.