thebooktrail88's review against another edition
5.0
Come discover a secret unravelling in England, Paris and Corsica....
Booktrail the locations in the book here - The Trail of Lost and Found
Totally and utterly loved this book. A story which takes you from the present day to the past and back again. The mystery of a painting found after so many years. And a link to an old Corsican house where secrets unfold and the past slowly comes to light…
I love a good story with a secret which unravels across time and place but this one took on so many emotions such as heartache, regret, nostalgia and sacrifice that I was absolutely engrossed. Kate was an interesting character and I felt I was right beside her every step of the way as she searched for the truth. My heart was in my mouth if I’m honest as I wasn’t sure what she was going to find.
Oh the locations were evocative and mesmerizing – like a treasure trail as one clue led to another. Corsica was a magical place and ideal for the denouement of this story with the history and emotions it involved. I can‘t say much more without giving a clue to the plot but to read this and see it revealed is a joy that I don’t want to spoil for anyone.
Oh and Tom! The story of Alice -the roaring twenties! I need this to be a film. Right now. That’s how it played out in my mind’s eye after all. I’m still dancing to the music which played in my head.
Sumptuous and delectable in every way.
Booktrail the locations in the book here - The Trail of Lost and Found
Totally and utterly loved this book. A story which takes you from the present day to the past and back again. The mystery of a painting found after so many years. And a link to an old Corsican house where secrets unfold and the past slowly comes to light…
I love a good story with a secret which unravels across time and place but this one took on so many emotions such as heartache, regret, nostalgia and sacrifice that I was absolutely engrossed. Kate was an interesting character and I felt I was right beside her every step of the way as she searched for the truth. My heart was in my mouth if I’m honest as I wasn’t sure what she was going to find.
Oh the locations were evocative and mesmerizing – like a treasure trail as one clue led to another. Corsica was a magical place and ideal for the denouement of this story with the history and emotions it involved. I can‘t say much more without giving a clue to the plot but to read this and see it revealed is a joy that I don’t want to spoil for anyone.
Oh and Tom! The story of Alice -the roaring twenties! I need this to be a film. Right now. That’s how it played out in my mind’s eye after all. I’m still dancing to the music which played in my head.
Sumptuous and delectable in every way.
lizakaya's review against another edition
5.0
This book. This is my favorite Lucy Foley and maybe my favorite book this year. While it’s a page turner, there is great character depth, and beautiful stories. I am a fan of storylines told across time spans, and Foley has done it to great effect here. Five stars.
amandafortney26's review against another edition
3.0
I was compelled by the story for awhile but then it got to a point where it seemed like the author had gotten through most of the plot and then she just went off onto this tangent that just delayed the storyline instead of adding real value to it. I had to force myself to finish it, which I succeeded in doing because I cared about the characters and wanted to see how it all played out.
emilyyyhale's review against another edition
4.0
I did not expect to have such a desire to keep reading to the end…but that’s exactly what happened (finally) about 150 pages in. It was a slower start for me - I think due to a different writing style and setting/time period - but the depth of the plot is what really hooked me. The way connections between characters and events and time periods were built amazed me! The love and loss felt all throughout this book was strong, and the imagery throughout was incredible!
jvanbuskirk1024's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Loved this book, but it is a slow read at first.
jamiegwaltney's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
hmgerth's review against another edition
4.0
A transforming story of a lost young woman and a history and future worth learning about.
carynxo's review against another edition
3.0
This book fell short for me. It had a lot of potential but it felt like the (several...) plot lines never fully developed because there was so much going on. I give it a solid 3 stars, didn't love it but didn't hate it.
Also: I HIGHLY recommend not listening to the audiobook for the sole reason that the narration for Oliver is extremely unenjoyable. It made me not like the character as a whole even though his story line was good (although it felt incomplete).
Also: I HIGHLY recommend not listening to the audiobook for the sole reason that the narration for Oliver is extremely unenjoyable. It made me not like the character as a whole even though his story line was good (although it felt incomplete).