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bibliophilekiera's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
dennyhb's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
agettler24's review against another edition
3.0
Very slow to get going, but enjoyed the book overall.
kriscricket's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
fofito's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
rita_maia's review against another edition
4.0
Mais uma belíssima história de Suzanne Kelman. Uma história que decorre durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial e tem como protagonista uma mulher que tudo faz pelo seu país (Inglaterra), lutando pela Resistência.
Gostei da narrativa a dois tempos — o presente, que nos apresenta a história de Sophie, a sobrinha-neta de Vivi, que investiga o contributo da tia-avó para a guerra; e os anos 40, focando-se na destemida Vivienne Hamilton.
Quero ler tudo da autora que se relacione com esta temática/época.
Gostei da narrativa a dois tempos — o presente, que nos apresenta a história de Sophie, a sobrinha-neta de Vivi, que investiga o contributo da tia-avó para a guerra; e os anos 40, focando-se na destemida Vivienne Hamilton.
Quero ler tudo da autora que se relacione com esta temática/época.
foxandbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book! Suzanne Kelman was able to successfully write in two time periods, keep both storylines flowing, tie everything together and give you an amazing ending!
This story starts with Sophie finding a picture of a woman who looks like her deceased mother. The photograph of a woman in WWII London sends her on a journey that takes her from her home in London to Paris and Berlin. On her journey she makes many discoveries about herself and her family and meets a man that shares in those discoveries. I love a book that tells an amazing story, has beautiful, descriptive backdrops and ties everything up at the end. Wonderful book!! 4⭐
Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
This story starts with Sophie finding a picture of a woman who looks like her deceased mother. The photograph of a woman in WWII London sends her on a journey that takes her from her home in London to Paris and Berlin. On her journey she makes many discoveries about herself and her family and meets a man that shares in those discoveries. I love a book that tells an amazing story, has beautiful, descriptive backdrops and ties everything up at the end. Wonderful book!! 4⭐
Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
pawstoodream's review against another edition
5.0
Another winner read for Suzanne Kelman.
Ok! You made me cry again. How do you do it? Is by writing an amazing story.
Sophie the main character seeing a picture of a woman in the London Blitz wearing the family crest finding that weird. She brings the picture to her aunt Jean and she thinks it does look like her great-aunt Vivienne the traitor according to the family and the village.
This started Sophie’s quest to finding the truth about Vivienne. It took Sophie to London, Germany, Normandy, Brittany and to the great-nephew of the man she was accused of defecting with Marcus Vonstein names Alex Vonstein.
Finally, after all the extensive research done Sophie was able to tell the truth to her family especially her great-uncle Tom who has taught Vivienne a traitor.
Vivienne Hamilton and Marcus Vonstein we’re members of the SOE underground Resistance and not traitors.
A good solid WW2 story. Keep them coming.
I want to thank NetGalley, Bookouture and Suzanne Kelman for an early copy in exchange of an honest review.
Ok! You made me cry again. How do you do it? Is by writing an amazing story.
Sophie the main character seeing a picture of a woman in the London Blitz wearing the family crest finding that weird. She brings the picture to her aunt Jean and she thinks it does look like her great-aunt Vivienne the traitor according to the family and the village.
This started Sophie’s quest to finding the truth about Vivienne. It took Sophie to London, Germany, Normandy, Brittany and to the great-nephew of the man she was accused of defecting with Marcus Vonstein names Alex Vonstein.
Finally, after all the extensive research done Sophie was able to tell the truth to her family especially her great-uncle Tom who has taught Vivienne a traitor.
Vivienne Hamilton and Marcus Vonstein we’re members of the SOE underground Resistance and not traitors.
A good solid WW2 story. Keep them coming.
I want to thank NetGalley, Bookouture and Suzanne Kelman for an early copy in exchange of an honest review.
fallen_ire's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5