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s_smiadak's review
4.0
A well written but sad story about war, love, and loss. It's the loss that I found particularly tragic in two of the three storylines leaving me with a sense of emptiness on behalf of the characters.
implantastic's review
2.0
I listened on audio. Even though there were three separate voice actors for each story, I didn't quite like how difficult it was to keep track of the story. I think there's a distinct difference between a complicated story and a complex story. For me, this story felt like it was complicated. I like complex stories that are well refined and carefully thought out (Dune, Inheritance Cycle, LOTR). I had to stop listening at a few points and map out the characters and how they were all connected over time. I'm glad Max was in all parts of the story because then I could make connections between the three women. I think that this story could become complex if the connections between characters are more refined and French history was explained more. Babs could be a more complex character if the reader knew more about her personality outside of Kit.
I also was not expecting it to be sexually graphic. As soon as it became graphic, I skipped over an entire chapter because I felt like it was unnecessary for the larger story being told. I did some more research and found that chapter was the worst part and was glad that I skipped it. Everything else beyond that was fine.
Overall, it was an interesting way to tell a story and I generally like dystopian and historical fiction stories told from different perspectives (ie: The 100 by Kass Morgan, The Tattoo Artist of Auschwitz, etc). I think that this book tried too hard to be both a romance, historical thriller, and character driven all at the same time; obviously each story written by a different author. It was a good story but not one that I will probably read again.
I also was not expecting it to be sexually graphic. As soon as it became graphic, I skipped over an entire chapter because I felt like it was unnecessary for the larger story being told. I did some more research and found that chapter was the worst part and was glad that I skipped it. Everything else beyond that was fine.
Overall, it was an interesting way to tell a story and I generally like dystopian and historical fiction stories told from different perspectives (ie: The 100 by Kass Morgan, The Tattoo Artist of Auschwitz, etc). I think that this book tried too hard to be both a romance, historical thriller, and character driven all at the same time; obviously each story written by a different author. It was a good story but not one that I will probably read again.
beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
I have read books from all of these authors. They are famous for their time period books, which I am a fan of. This book is the perfect one for fans of time period stories as well as any of these authors.
In the beginning I was drawn to Daisy's story the most but as I got to know the other women better, you could say that it was a tie by the end of the story. Each woman grew bolder and made their stories their own.
With three different storylines, sometimes the transition between all of the storylines can be difficult but this was not the case. Each chapter switched between the three women's stories. It did not feel like a chapter just quickly was rushed just to change to the next one. Which in turn you can not tell which author wrote which story.
All the Ways We Said Goodbye is a gorgeous time period tour de force read! I was instantly transported back in time and along for the journeys with Aurelie, Daisy, and Babs.
In the beginning I was drawn to Daisy's story the most but as I got to know the other women better, you could say that it was a tie by the end of the story. Each woman grew bolder and made their stories their own.
With three different storylines, sometimes the transition between all of the storylines can be difficult but this was not the case. Each chapter switched between the three women's stories. It did not feel like a chapter just quickly was rushed just to change to the next one. Which in turn you can not tell which author wrote which story.
All the Ways We Said Goodbye is a gorgeous time period tour de force read! I was instantly transported back in time and along for the journeys with Aurelie, Daisy, and Babs.
kris10l's review against another edition
3.0
Team W creates their usual magic of romance, historical fiction, and drama that I've come to expect from their collaborations. If you've enjoyed other novels by these three authors, then this will not disappoint!
littletaiko's review
3.0
Three stories, three authors. France during 1914, 1942. and 1964 with the Ritz hotel the focus of all of the stories. Three strong women trying to figure out what they want from life and love.
ammbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Another great joint project by 3 authors. I wish there was a "family tree" interweaving all the stories together.
cowrie123's review
4.0
This book was difficult to initially follow as an audiobook as it jumps around from characters and timelines. Seeing how each character was connect and how they all lost and found love in different ways in the end was rewarding and worth the read.