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A review by readwithmemd
The School for German Brides by Aimie K. Runyan
5.0
There are many books out there set during WWII, but The School for German Brides offered a fresh take that I personally hadn’t encountered before in these other novels.
This story focused more on the effects of wartime on the main characters’ lives rather then the war itself. I loved getting to read about these three very different, but all very strong, female roles. The detailed and skillful writing of Runyan also made it easy to feel immersed in their lives.
Reading from the points of view of both Tilde and Hanna helped to propel the story forward. However, I would also have liked more from Klara’s POV. She was a very interesting character, and getting her story only from the perspectives of the other girls did leave me wanting some.
Overall, this was a great read with a different approach to a WWII historical fiction than I’d previously encountered. It was an emotional experience (in the best way), with a satisfying ending. I would definitely recommend getting your hands on this one when it’s out!
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Big thank you to William Morrow Books for the opportunity to read and review this novel ahead of its publication.
This story focused more on the effects of wartime on the main characters’ lives rather then the war itself. I loved getting to read about these three very different, but all very strong, female roles. The detailed and skillful writing of Runyan also made it easy to feel immersed in their lives.
Reading from the points of view of both Tilde and Hanna helped to propel the story forward. However, I would also have liked more from Klara’s POV. She was a very interesting character, and getting her story only from the perspectives of the other girls did leave me wanting some.
Overall, this was a great read with a different approach to a WWII historical fiction than I’d previously encountered. It was an emotional experience (in the best way), with a satisfying ending. I would definitely recommend getting your hands on this one when it’s out!
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Big thank you to William Morrow Books for the opportunity to read and review this novel ahead of its publication.