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A review by poisedpenpro
A Bend in the River by Libby Fischer Hellmann
5.0
I’m going to preface my review by saying that this isn’t a genre that I read a lot of. But knowing this author’s works, and her total dedication to research, it was a book that I was very much looking forward to reading. AND, I’m so glad that I did!
This story revolves around two sisters in war-torn Vietnam. They endure so much hardship in their young lives, from their village being burned to the ground, to the tragic murders of most of those they love and hold dear, to wondering what their future will bring.
The title is so appropriate for this novel, for A BEND IN THE RIVER, is where their lives are irrevocably changed as they are thrust down two entirely different life paths.
This book made me cry, made me hopeful, made me cry again, and a few times I found myself saying out loud, “NO, don’t do that!” It took me down many twists and turns, that I never expected or saw coming. I read this book in two nights because I simply couldn’t put it down unless it was absolutely necessary, and even then, I couldn’t stop thinking about what was next to come.
A heartwarming, heartbreaking, heart-rending story, that will truly touch your heart. I love how the author brought it all together to a surprising conclusion.
I highly recommend this book; A 5 star must read.
This story revolves around two sisters in war-torn Vietnam. They endure so much hardship in their young lives, from their village being burned to the ground, to the tragic murders of most of those they love and hold dear, to wondering what their future will bring.
The title is so appropriate for this novel, for A BEND IN THE RIVER, is where their lives are irrevocably changed as they are thrust down two entirely different life paths.
This book made me cry, made me hopeful, made me cry again, and a few times I found myself saying out loud, “NO, don’t do that!” It took me down many twists and turns, that I never expected or saw coming. I read this book in two nights because I simply couldn’t put it down unless it was absolutely necessary, and even then, I couldn’t stop thinking about what was next to come.
A heartwarming, heartbreaking, heart-rending story, that will truly touch your heart. I love how the author brought it all together to a surprising conclusion.
I highly recommend this book; A 5 star must read.