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5.0
One of the best love stories I've ever read!
This book clearly had substance as do all books which revolve around faith or history. I enjoyed every moment: the witty dialogue, the intellectual discussions and just all the learning. I had obviously underestimated Judaism: in regard to its rituals and celebrations, it's undoubtedly the single most complicated religion.
It was the reason I felt compelled to give it a read- that, and it sounded like a brilliant love story. I was not wrong: it was every bit a brilliant love story- that and more!
The historical context was not lost on me, also. Rather, it helped the reader understand determination in faith and even, one's refusal to break away from faith when it's so very integral to one's being and one's values. I also welcomed the main characters, Alma and Manuel's, love for history, its preservation and their appreciation of the crucial nature of learning their family's story. The story of their ancestors.
Fans of T.A Williams' Chasing Shadows, another time slip/ dual timeline romance, will be happy to read this one. Chasing Shadows brings two people together out of their mutual interest in the Middle Ages. Light of Hidden Candles brings two people together out of their curiosity and their mutual interest in their ancestors' history. Both are must-reads..
I received this book through NetGalley.
This book clearly had substance as do all books which revolve around faith or history. I enjoyed every moment: the witty dialogue, the intellectual discussions and just all the learning. I had obviously underestimated Judaism: in regard to its rituals and celebrations, it's undoubtedly the single most complicated religion.
It was the reason I felt compelled to give it a read- that, and it sounded like a brilliant love story. I was not wrong: it was every bit a brilliant love story- that and more!
The historical context was not lost on me, also. Rather, it helped the reader understand determination in faith and even, one's refusal to break away from faith when it's so very integral to one's being and one's values. I also welcomed the main characters, Alma and Manuel's, love for history, its preservation and their appreciation of the crucial nature of learning their family's story. The story of their ancestors.
Fans of T.A Williams' Chasing Shadows, another time slip/ dual timeline romance, will be happy to read this one. Chasing Shadows brings two people together out of their mutual interest in the Middle Ages. Light of Hidden Candles brings two people together out of their curiosity and their mutual interest in their ancestors' history. Both are must-reads..
I received this book through NetGalley.
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