A review by johannalm
The Green Shore by Natalie Bakopoulos

4.0

The Green Shore, Natalie Bakopoulos
A terrific read and an impressive first novel. The Green Shore tells the story of a family dealing with life during and after the 1967 military coup in Greece. The novel chronicles the way certain members of the family survive the invasive, oppressive, and frightening military dictatorship that lasts for far too many years. Each in their own quiet and not so quiet way defy the dictators, if only by leaving Greece. The story unfolds leisurely, like a summer day in Greece, and totally fits the tale being told. Each of the main characters captivates, and their small and large rebellions teach you so much about who they are. I really enjoyed this and was glad to learn about a piece of history I knew absolutely nothing about