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ldcornell 's review for:
The Summer Before the War
by Helen Simonson
Three stars is too few, but it is not quite a four. I loved the writing. I loved the detailed examination of the end of the Edwardian era with its strictly stratified class system and the absolute moral certainty.
With nearly 500 pages, I wish that the first 75-80% had given us more than character development and background.
The writing was excellent. The characters were described well and revealed many of the flaws that existed beneath the Edwardian surface, many of which were swept away by World War I.
With nearly 500 pages, I wish that the first 75-80% had given us more than character development and background.
The writing was excellent. The characters were described well and revealed many of the flaws that existed beneath the Edwardian surface, many of which were swept away by World War I.