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wessela's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful love story about Elisabetta, Marco and Sandro in the WWII era.
chrissiedcohen's review against another edition
5.0
This is an epic story of love & loss, of family & friendship, of sacrifice & generosity, of tragedy & perseverance. I was not familiar with the plight of Jewish Italians in the 1930s & 1940s. I did not know there was a Jewish Ghetto in Italy & that nearly every single Jewish Italian sent to camps in the north perished. I enjoyed the character development, the family friendships, the detailed telling of life during that time, and that the book was written from the points of view of multiple characters. I couldn’t stop listening until the book was finished.
kiki666's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
llehouser's review against another edition
3.0
I select books based on plot. I love books based on character development and writing style. For me, the plot was there, but the character development and writing style fell short of my preference. The physical descriptions were too obvious, the character interaction was awkward, and the development was confusing.
t1dmama's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I am not typically a historical fiction fan (no reason in particular, I'm just not big on historical in general)...HOWEVER, I am a huge fan of Lisa Scottoline so I definitely wanted to give Eternal a fair shake, and I must say, I was not disappointed in the slightest.
I honestly really got into the storyline following Marco, Elisabetta, and Sandra, and listened with abated breath waiting to see what was going to happen. It was a decently long story (nearly 500 pages, or a little over 19 hours listening), but honestly it didn't feel like it was long at all while going through it!
I am a huge fan of Scottoline's mystery books, but I would not hesitate to pick up any other books of any other genre of hers, after reading Eternal. Scottoline has an impeccable ability to tell a beautiful (or mysterious) story, that keeps the reader attention throughout the entire book! She also has a way of telling an incredibly beautiful, heartfelt story!
Eternal was narrated by some of the best in the business, Cassandra Campbell and Edoardo Ballerini, with a forward by Lisa Scottoline herself. Honestly, I don't think you can find better narrators that Campbell and Ballerini, so brace yourself for listening to one of the best story's you'll hear all year!
Overall, Eternal was an incredibly beautiful and heartfelt story that really touched me and left me reeling for days after reading it! I am so glad that every once in awhile, I step outside of my comfort zone and read something outside of my normal reading, because had I not, I would not have gotten to experience this literary greatness! Well done Lisa Scottoline...WELL DONE!
I honestly really got into the storyline following Marco, Elisabetta, and Sandra, and listened with abated breath waiting to see what was going to happen. It was a decently long story (nearly 500 pages, or a little over 19 hours listening), but honestly it didn't feel like it was long at all while going through it!
I am a huge fan of Scottoline's mystery books, but I would not hesitate to pick up any other books of any other genre of hers, after reading Eternal. Scottoline has an impeccable ability to tell a beautiful (or mysterious) story, that keeps the reader attention throughout the entire book! She also has a way of telling an incredibly beautiful, heartfelt story!
Eternal was narrated by some of the best in the business, Cassandra Campbell and Edoardo Ballerini, with a forward by Lisa Scottoline herself. Honestly, I don't think you can find better narrators that Campbell and Ballerini, so brace yourself for listening to one of the best story's you'll hear all year!
Overall, Eternal was an incredibly beautiful and heartfelt story that really touched me and left me reeling for days after reading it! I am so glad that every once in awhile, I step outside of my comfort zone and read something outside of my normal reading, because had I not, I would not have gotten to experience this literary greatness! Well done Lisa Scottoline...WELL DONE!
emgobo's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
princessofbooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
beckyb16's review against another edition
4.0
I have read quite a few Scottoline titles but this one doesn't follow any of her other crime/suspense storylines. Eternal is a novel set in World War II in the Eternal City of Rome. It tells the story of 3 teens - Elisabetta, Marco, and Sandro as they grow up as best friends and then as war challenges those friendships to the depths of their core. The story is set against the backdrop of Mussolini and his terror-filled rule over Italy and then the eventual Nazi rule of Italy as well. There are so many books out there on World War II, but this one, set in Italy, is a totally eye-opening and riveting novel . It is a heart-breaking story - one that will stick with you long after you finish. I highly recommend it.