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Was der Winter verschwieg by Susan Wiggs
3.0
First of all, i have to say i did like the story. It was a cute story about Sophie, a human rights lawyer, who wants to reconnect with her family after a terrorist attack.
I like the love connection between her and Noah, i really enjoyed his character and, like he was portrayed, he seemed so cute and likable and, let's say it, hot. I also enjoyed how Susan Wiggs portrayed the reconnecting with Sophies kids. It showed the difficulties and for me, the best part about this book was, how i believed Sophies acting. I believed what made her give up her career and i believed how she struggled with her family and how she fought her way trough it.
Even with all the points i mentioned above, i only gave the story three stars. It was really nice to read, but i have to admit, it didn't really took me in, it wasn't a page turner. I understood Sophie but i wasn't eager to find out what was happening next. Another weak point for me is the ending. It was the first time in the story, i didn't quite understood why the characters were acting like they did. Noah fell for Sophie the minute he saw her. He knew her age all along, and he's a doctor. Yes, women can get pregnant with 40, but it's much more unlikely, Noah as a doctor sure knew that. Sophie at the other hand, said she loves Noah, she sure must know him quite well, so why does she freak out when she finds out, he left his ex for not wanting a baby? She's a intelligent woman and she doesn't even try to talk to him? I get why they probably would take a break from the relationship. But for god's sake, they live in the same small town/village/whatever and they never talk to each other. Then, after several weeks, Sophie goes on a vacation, and at that moment, Noah has to follow her, to confess his true love? I mean, come on!
So, all in all, i enjoyed the book (except for the ending) and it was a nice experience reading it. It didn't make me burst into tears or laughter, it didn't make me fall in love with a character, but i enjoyed the experience. I would recommend it if you're into romances and books, that don't ask for all your attention. It's a nice book and it will leave you with a smile and a good feeling, not more not less. For me it was enough.
I like the love connection between her and Noah, i really enjoyed his character and, like he was portrayed, he seemed so cute and likable and, let's say it, hot. I also enjoyed how Susan Wiggs portrayed the reconnecting with Sophies kids. It showed the difficulties and for me, the best part about this book was, how i believed Sophies acting. I believed what made her give up her career and i believed how she struggled with her family and how she fought her way trough it.
Even with all the points i mentioned above, i only gave the story three stars. It was really nice to read, but i have to admit, it didn't really took me in, it wasn't a page turner. I understood Sophie but i wasn't eager to find out what was happening next. Another weak point for me is the ending. It was the first time in the story, i didn't quite understood why the characters were acting like they did. Noah fell for Sophie the minute he saw her. He knew her age all along, and he's a doctor. Yes, women can get pregnant with 40, but it's much more unlikely, Noah as a doctor sure knew that. Sophie at the other hand, said she loves Noah, she sure must know him quite well, so why does she freak out when she finds out, he left his ex for not wanting a baby? She's a intelligent woman and she doesn't even try to talk to him? I get why they probably would take a break from the relationship. But for god's sake, they live in the same small town/village/whatever and they never talk to each other. Then, after several weeks, Sophie goes on a vacation, and at that moment, Noah has to follow her, to confess his true love? I mean, come on!
So, all in all, i enjoyed the book (except for the ending) and it was a nice experience reading it. It didn't make me burst into tears or laughter, it didn't make me fall in love with a character, but i enjoyed the experience. I would recommend it if you're into romances and books, that don't ask for all your attention. It's a nice book and it will leave you with a smile and a good feeling, not more not less. For me it was enough.