morepagesplease's review
4.0
I enjoyed this one. I have to agree that the WW1 timeline was far more engaging than the modern day. However, I liked the character of Liv. Grief is different for everyone, and i didn't find it unrealistic that she would have tried so hard to cling to the trappings of a life that she had lost.
gillopad's review
3.0
Read this on the back of [b:Me Before You|12649718|Me Before You|Jojo Moyes|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1359617637s/12649718.jpg|17763198] as I enjoyed so much. I was a little disappointed with this book, it wasn't as engaging and the story didn't seem to flow as well. I also found it difficult to get attached to any of the characters.
Still very readable though and won't put me off trying another [a:Jojo Moyes|281810|Jojo Moyes|http://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1276021965p2/281810.jpg]
Still very readable though and won't put me off trying another [a:Jojo Moyes|281810|Jojo Moyes|http://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1276021965p2/281810.jpg]
kellyjcm's review against another edition
4.0
Initially I thought of Girl with a Pearl Earring, because of the book's premise. As I read, I was then reminded of Possession, particularly in regards to the present-day narrative. I was completely engrossed. Definitely recommended.
nancidrum's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent book centered around two time periods...WWI and present day. It would be a great book group choice.
halfcentreader's review
4.0
Very enjoyable.. loved the switch between the past (WWI) and the present. Story was gripping and characters sympathetic. The moral dilemma which the protagonist faces in the present, seems like a no-brainer, but Moyes spins it cleverly and all works out in the end.
khchristensen's review against another edition
3.0
All I can really say about this book is that I was so disappointed in the second half. I really enjoyed reading about Sophie but Liv drove me crazy and I couldn't stand how drawn-out her part of the story was. I skim-skipped the last 1/4.
sarahlisbeth84's review against another edition
3.0
Like most people, I like her first book better. The history in this one definitely intrigued me, but the part of the story set in present day was kind of annoying. Especially due to the use of present tense. But it was still a decent read and held my interest.
macion's review against another edition
I fear this book just couldn't grab my interest. If I'm a third of the way through and you don't have me, it's time to put you down. I was really hoping it would be good but I guess random picks from a free lending library don't always end well.
badwolfbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful, set in two time periods and tells the story of two women, both affected by a haunting painting. It brought moments of laughter and tears, and is the perfect book for curling up in a blanket with a mug of tea.
cajsarenee's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5