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A review by afoolsingenuity
After the Last Dance by Sarra Manning
4.0
I forget how much I love what Sarra Manning writes until I read one if her books. This book is a long way from the first book I ever read by her, Guitar Girl, but I love this one just as much as I did that one the first time I ever read it. I'm just sad I waited so long to pick this up.
I am not always a fan of books which are set during WW2, it comes from over studying at school, I think, but this one was done beautifully. Rose's story of life in London and everything she did was amazing and utterly heartbreaking. I'm was in tears over her struggles and adored her instantly as soon as she brazenly asked those GIs a favour. Rose is what made me fall in love with this book.
Jane was far less sympathetic a character. She was cold and manipulative and I didn't like her. The fact I loved her by the end demonstrates both her character growth but also Manning's skill as a writer. The progression of her story and how it relates to Rose's was just amazing.
The fact I liked both love stories in this book helped as well. I just couldn't help myself. My only complaint is we didn't learn more about Charles as I adored him so much and how he helped Jane.
This was a fantastic book which has convinced me I don't hate hooks set in WW2 half as much as I thought I did.
I am not always a fan of books which are set during WW2, it comes from over studying at school, I think, but this one was done beautifully. Rose's story of life in London and everything she did was amazing and utterly heartbreaking. I'm was in tears over her struggles and adored her instantly as soon as she brazenly asked those GIs a favour. Rose is what made me fall in love with this book.
Jane was far less sympathetic a character. She was cold and manipulative and I didn't like her. The fact I loved her by the end demonstrates both her character growth but also Manning's skill as a writer. The progression of her story and how it relates to Rose's was just amazing.
The fact I liked both love stories in this book helped as well. I just couldn't help myself. My only complaint is we didn't learn more about Charles as I adored him so much and how he helped Jane.
This was a fantastic book which has convinced me I don't hate hooks set in WW2 half as much as I thought I did.