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A review by llehouser
A Bridge Across the Ocean by Susan Meissner
3.0
The book follows four different narrators--Brette, Annaliese, Simone, and one mystery--as they navigate their respective plot lines. The story switches between present day and the 1940s as we learn how everyone is, or isn't, connected. Brette can communicate with the "in-between," and finds one such drifter on the Queen Mary, setting in motion a mystery she works to solve.
Overall, I enjoyed the book. I liked the historical aspect. The "unknown narrator" and how Brette's ability was introduced was a bit of a stretch for me but not enough to detract from the rest of the story. (For example, I didn't like the somewhat off-topic focus Brette's ability was given. It generally didn't feel natural... almost as if it was another interest the author had and wanted to stick it in too.) Also, once I learned who the unknown narrator was, it seemed kind of silly and far out.)
Certainly a quick and interesting read for those interested in historical fiction with a touch of sci-fi.
Overall, I enjoyed the book. I liked the historical aspect. The "unknown narrator" and how Brette's ability was introduced was a bit of a stretch for me but not enough to detract from the rest of the story. (For example, I didn't like the somewhat off-topic focus Brette's ability was given. It generally didn't feel natural... almost as if it was another interest the author had and wanted to stick it in too.) Also, once I learned who the unknown narrator was, it seemed kind of silly and far out.)
Certainly a quick and interesting read for those interested in historical fiction with a touch of sci-fi.