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A review by nikkitewes
22 Britannia Road by Amanda Hodgkinson
4.0
This novel starts with the reunion of the Nowak family after the end of World War II. They are originally from Poland, but were separated by the war. Janusz joined the allied forces fight against the Germans. Silvana, his wife, and Aurek, their infant son, stayed in Warsaw. Janusz was able to get to Great Britain and decided to start a new life for his family. Silvana and Aurek were able to survive the war by living and hiding in the forest.
While Janusz and Silvana want to forget the war, memories of the past haunt them. They are both keeping secrets that could ruin their relationship and the new life that they are struggling to maintain. Janusz is so set on becoming a British gentleman. He is so determined for he, Silvana, and Aurek to fit in that he does every thing he can to escape his past. It isn't that easy for Silvana and Aurek, who struggle adapting back into society, let alone living in a new country.
Read more at http://naptimebookworm.blogspot.com/2013/11/22-britannia-road.html
While Janusz and Silvana want to forget the war, memories of the past haunt them. They are both keeping secrets that could ruin their relationship and the new life that they are struggling to maintain. Janusz is so set on becoming a British gentleman. He is so determined for he, Silvana, and Aurek to fit in that he does every thing he can to escape his past. It isn't that easy for Silvana and Aurek, who struggle adapting back into society, let alone living in a new country.
Read more at http://naptimebookworm.blogspot.com/2013/11/22-britannia-road.html