A review by bookellys
The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles

emotional informative reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Now I love a war film. Saving Private Ryan has got to be THE best movie of all time! But I have not read many historical fiction books based around the war for some reason.

Enter my Booksta name twin who treated me to The Paris Library for Easter ❤️ and I’m so thankful that she did as it was a beautifully written story of the horrors of the war and quiet heroics of ordinary people that undoubtedly saved lives.

This book has it all: love, loss, friendship, heartbreak… and is sadly based on a true story! We forget the privileges that we have and though the last couple of years have been tough, it’s nothing compared to what the Parisians and many like them had to encounter under Nazi occupation.

I also hardly ever read the Author’s Notes but felt compelled this time to learn more about the real people who inspired this book and all the time and effort that went into its research.
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