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A review by jessisreadingbetweenthewines
When the Summer Was Ours by Roxanne Veletzos
3.0
2.5 rounded up to 3.
This is a WWII historical fiction set in Hungary, revolving around two main characters, and highlighting how Hungary’s involvement impacted the Romani people.
Unfortunately, this one just didn’t work well for me. There was something in the flow of writing and the execution that didn’t keep my attention until 3/4 of the way in.
I did, however, enjoy the ending and the fact that the story continues after the war. This allowed a glimpse into what post-war Hungary was like under Soviet rule. Something I hadn’t previously read about.
It wasn’t a bad story, just not the best I’ve read in the genre.
Thanks to Netgalley and Simon and Schuster for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This is a WWII historical fiction set in Hungary, revolving around two main characters, and highlighting how Hungary’s involvement impacted the Romani people.
Unfortunately, this one just didn’t work well for me. There was something in the flow of writing and the execution that didn’t keep my attention until 3/4 of the way in.
I did, however, enjoy the ending and the fact that the story continues after the war. This allowed a glimpse into what post-war Hungary was like under Soviet rule. Something I hadn’t previously read about.
It wasn’t a bad story, just not the best I’ve read in the genre.
Thanks to Netgalley and Simon and Schuster for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.