kiwialexa's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
bibliopage's review
5.0
A beautifully written, atmospheric page-turner! Loved the 3 main characters and all of the side characters! I really enjoyed this historical fiction novel!
amndadms's review
3.0
3.5.
This book took a slow start for me but roughly halfway through I was enveloped in such a vulnerable, heartbreaking story. It was written so well that, at moments, I felt as though I was intruding on Esther’s life. Such a beautiful story. It ended a bit quickly. I deeply dislike when there are storylines that go unfinished. I do not want to imagine what happens. I want to be told. If Rachel’s story had a cleaner ending, this would’ve been an easy 4 stars for me.
This book took a slow start for me but roughly halfway through I was enveloped in such a vulnerable, heartbreaking story. It was written so well that, at moments, I felt as though I was intruding on Esther’s life. Such a beautiful story. It ended a bit quickly. I deeply dislike when there are storylines that go unfinished. I do not want to imagine what happens. I want to be told. If Rachel’s story had a cleaner ending, this would’ve been an easy 4 stars for me.
seematterce's review
4.0
This was a very good heartwarming story. There were a few sad parts, but overall it was a good read!
It is told from the perspective of 3 different women. A young woman in the 1950s, a woman taking care of her grandmother, and a woman who came to a small island for research.
The woman in the 50s (Esther) was sent to a mental rest facility, and the woman doing research found letters addressed to Esther and is trying learn the story to get them back to her.
It is told from the perspective of 3 different women. A young woman in the 1950s, a woman taking care of her grandmother, and a woman who came to a small island for research.
The woman in the 50s (Esther) was sent to a mental rest facility, and the woman doing research found letters addressed to Esther and is trying learn the story to get them back to her.
claredesausmarez's review
emotional
informative
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
3.0
rowanrelph's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
4.25
naomi2012's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
joanneisreading's review against another edition
3.0
This is a 3.5 star read... it was a special book that touched on important health issues (PPD, PTSD) and how they were treated post WWII. It was a different time, and the story covered heart ache and love beautifully. My star rating isn’t higher only because I personally didn’t find myself attached to any of the present day characters/story, except for Leah.
unablelemon's review against another edition
lighthearted
sad
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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Drug abuse, War, and Mental illness
penny_reads_books's review
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0