yunnnieechan's review against another edition
4.0
It was a good one. Not really a fan of historical drama but the mystery of whether did Edouard and Sophie met, and the competition between Liv and Paul kept me going. It was really worth the time reading
purplecactus's review against another edition
4.0
Very compelling story. it was a good read...except when it ended I kept wondering where Edouard's descendants came from. it didn't say Sophia and Edouard had any children... just a possible inconsistency that is bugging me. did it say they were grandsons, maybe they could be nephews? I looked back through the book to see where they were introduced, but I can't find it.
zarasecker23's review against another edition
4.0
Like all of Moyes books that I’ve read this is well written and very absorbing. This story illustrates the problems that many people, and particularly women, encountered during the war and the things that they felt they needed to do just to get food for themselves and their families. The story has at its core a picture that the husband of the main female character. This picture seems to captivate anyone who sees it but it’s a mystery as to why. As the blurb says this book captivates the heart with every page turn and it stays with you for a very long time. It draws you in and keeps you there. Moyes is definitely a very accomplished writer who doesn’t over describe things but really allows the story to shine and touch its readers. The Girl You Left Behind is a more serious story than the Me Before You series but it’s still a wonderful read and worth the time spent reading it. The story keeps the reader interested and really eager to find out what happens to all the characters. Moyes is masterful in toying with readers’ emotions keeping them reading until the end. Very enjoyable.
gallag's review against another edition
3.0
Took me more than 50% in to really become interested in the story. Hard for me to follow some of the WWI storyline.
sofielon's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
peppercoco's review against another edition
4.0
Very touching book bringing the past into the present. The ability to make us feel so deeply for the characters in both time periods was clever.