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emmasbibliotreasures's review against another edition
5.0
"Most journeys begin with a goodbye: to a friend or a loved one, often to a lover, and sometimes a place… Some goodbyes last merely a few hours, but some will have to last a lifetime."
This riveting and uplifting debut encapsulates the essence of summer. It transported me from Brighton and Hove to Paris, Antibes, Capri and Tuscany, so vividly that I could feel the summer sun beating down on me and the breeze in my hair.
Florence is mourning the loss of her grandmother and her marriage when she comes across vintage dress patterns from the 1960s, each containing mementos from a European adventure taken by her Great Aunt - Nancy Moon. But Flo has never heard of Nancy before. Why did her family keep her a secret? And why has she never been seen or heard from again since that trip?
Florence decides to solve the mystery of what happened to Nancy, embarking on a pilgrimage retracing Nancy Moon's Grand Tour; remaking the dresses and following in her footsteps, slowly unravelling the untold story of her family's past.
There's been a bit of a buzz about this book and I had heard some great things, but I still wasn't expecting to fall so completely in love with Nancy, Florence and this beautifully told story of family, love, loss and long-held secrets. The author's lyrical prose and rich imagery brought the story to life as clearly as if I was watching it play in technicolour on a movie screen.
The author effortlessly moves between the dual timeliness, immersing you in their world and the mystery of what happened to Nancy. The characters are compelling, likeable and memorable, and the narrators - Florence and Nancy - are relatable and easy to connect with. But there is something about Nancy that made her leap from the page; an air of glamour and mystery that radiates from her and reminded me of the aura surrounding Marilyn Monroe or Grace Kelly; that movie-star lustre, beauty and mystery that makes them feel out of reach.
Heartwarming, uplifting, emotional and immersive, The Missing Pieces of Nancy Moon is a must-read, encapsulating the essence of summer like the sun is shining from the pages
This riveting and uplifting debut encapsulates the essence of summer. It transported me from Brighton and Hove to Paris, Antibes, Capri and Tuscany, so vividly that I could feel the summer sun beating down on me and the breeze in my hair.
Florence is mourning the loss of her grandmother and her marriage when she comes across vintage dress patterns from the 1960s, each containing mementos from a European adventure taken by her Great Aunt - Nancy Moon. But Flo has never heard of Nancy before. Why did her family keep her a secret? And why has she never been seen or heard from again since that trip?
Florence decides to solve the mystery of what happened to Nancy, embarking on a pilgrimage retracing Nancy Moon's Grand Tour; remaking the dresses and following in her footsteps, slowly unravelling the untold story of her family's past.
There's been a bit of a buzz about this book and I had heard some great things, but I still wasn't expecting to fall so completely in love with Nancy, Florence and this beautifully told story of family, love, loss and long-held secrets. The author's lyrical prose and rich imagery brought the story to life as clearly as if I was watching it play in technicolour on a movie screen.
The author effortlessly moves between the dual timeliness, immersing you in their world and the mystery of what happened to Nancy. The characters are compelling, likeable and memorable, and the narrators - Florence and Nancy - are relatable and easy to connect with. But there is something about Nancy that made her leap from the page; an air of glamour and mystery that radiates from her and reminded me of the aura surrounding Marilyn Monroe or Grace Kelly; that movie-star lustre, beauty and mystery that makes them feel out of reach.
Heartwarming, uplifting, emotional and immersive, The Missing Pieces of Nancy Moon is a must-read, encapsulating the essence of summer like the sun is shining from the pages
lk93's review against another edition
4.0
I received a copy of this book to review from Netgalley. Thank you for the opportunity.
This book is a heart warming with lots of big characters. It weaves the two timeliness together with connections e.g. Sewing providing a common base between the two. The writing is good and richly detailed. The is humor lightening the darker times and keeping the book balanced. I particularly liked the descriptions and imagery used in the book.
It took a few chapters to get into the book. It was difficult to distinguish between different time periods at times as Flo would drift off into the 1960s.
On the whole, a nice read.
This book is a heart warming with lots of big characters. It weaves the two timeliness together with connections e.g. Sewing providing a common base between the two. The writing is good and richly detailed. The is humor lightening the darker times and keeping the book balanced. I particularly liked the descriptions and imagery used in the book.
It took a few chapters to get into the book. It was difficult to distinguish between different time periods at times as Flo would drift off into the 1960s.
On the whole, a nice read.
annarella's review against another edition
5.0
An intriguing and fascinating story that kept me hooked.
I loved the ideas behind the plot, the dual timeline and the descriptions of the places in the '60s.
Both Florence and Nancy are fascinating characters that I loved.
The author is a talented storyteller and I will surely read other books written by her.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
I loved the ideas behind the plot, the dual timeline and the descriptions of the places in the '60s.
Both Florence and Nancy are fascinating characters that I loved.
The author is a talented storyteller and I will surely read other books written by her.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
mrsmilkybarkid's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0