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The Summer Before the War
by Helen Simonson
My sentiments about this book match those of pretty much everyone else who read the charming and witty "Major Pettigrew's Last Stand" prior to reading this stilted, stale and uninspired sophomore effort.
SNORE.
It's like the author had a book of historical fiction clichés that she routinely consulted while writing. The story is boring, predictable and so much of it is unnecessary.
I probably wouldn't be so harsh if I hadn't read Simonson's debut and just cast TSBTW off as a boring and forgettable read, but Pettigrew's Last Stand was such a pleasant and enjoyable outing that I was stunned. Where was that wry wit in this offering?
Big disappointment but I will live in hope that her next book will be good.
SNORE.
It's like the author had a book of historical fiction clichés that she routinely consulted while writing. The story is boring, predictable and so much of it is unnecessary.
I probably wouldn't be so harsh if I hadn't read Simonson's debut and just cast TSBTW off as a boring and forgettable read, but Pettigrew's Last Stand was such a pleasant and enjoyable outing that I was stunned. Where was that wry wit in this offering?
Big disappointment but I will live in hope that her next book will be good.