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daralexandria's review
emotional
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Grief, Abandonment, Child death, Antisemitism, Death, War, and Death of parent
maggiestraveledbookshelf's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
“They would do it together, a mother and daughter, emerging from the ashes like a pair of phoenixes, though [she] feared grief would tether her to the ground no matter how wide she spread her wings.”
Rating: 4.5 stars ⭐️
Spice: 0
This book is heavy and heartbreaking, but it carries such an important message.
Let’s Review:
•Set during WWII and the following decades
•Follows two mothers and their families
•Occupied France —> NYC
•Impossible decisions made under harrowing circumstances
•Themes of grief and family and art
•Compelling writing + well-researched
The entire book, I just wanted to hug my daughter and never let go.
Also - The author’s note at the end was particularly interesting and appreciated. I love getting further insight into the research done for historical books! I’ll always say: Never skip the author’s note!!
If you enjoy reading historical fiction, I highly recommend this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Violence
Moderate: Genocide
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
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