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The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo
5.0
I picked this book up after work yesterday and didn't put it down until I was finished. I just had to know what happened in Lucy and Gabe's love story!
There were definitely parts that I didn't enjoy, or lines that I thought too cheesy. But I can't give a book as addicting as this one anything less than five stars! Lucy and Gabe's story is beautiful and frustrating and heartbreaking and heartwarming, but it's one that will get you thinking about your own relationships. And I absolutely love a book that can make you reflect on your own life.
Does anybody know if there are plans for a movie?
There were definitely parts that I didn't enjoy, or lines that I thought too cheesy. But I can't give a book as addicting as this one anything less than five stars! Lucy and Gabe's story is beautiful and frustrating and heartbreaking and heartwarming, but it's one that will get you thinking about your own relationships. And I absolutely love a book that can make you reflect on your own life.
Does anybody know if there are plans for a movie?
The Room on Rue Amelie by Kristin Harmel
4.0
I think I love WWII historical fiction a bit too much - I've read so many novels recently that they're all starting to sound the same.
And that's really my only criticism for The Room on Rue Amelie. It reminded me a lot of other historical fiction novels I've recently read, with certain parts feeling too familiar to The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah (maybe it's a Kristin thing!?). However, Kristin Harmel did a wonderful job weaving together storylines in this book, and the relationships gave me all the feels. There are so many beautiful relationship dynamics, and I felt like I could perfectly imagine all of the characters and their interactions with each other.
The Room on Rue Amelie is set in Paris during WWII and follows Ruby, an American who finds herself in Paris after marrying a Frenchman; her young and curious Jewish neighbor, Charlotte; and Thomas, a British RAF pilot who is shot down in France. Be prepared to stay up late in order to see how the story plays out - you'll become invested in the characters in no time, and won't be able to sleep without finishing!
And that's really my only criticism for The Room on Rue Amelie. It reminded me a lot of other historical fiction novels I've recently read, with certain parts feeling too familiar to The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah (maybe it's a Kristin thing!?). However, Kristin Harmel did a wonderful job weaving together storylines in this book, and the relationships gave me all the feels. There are so many beautiful relationship dynamics, and I felt like I could perfectly imagine all of the characters and their interactions with each other.
The Room on Rue Amelie is set in Paris during WWII and follows Ruby, an American who finds herself in Paris after marrying a Frenchman; her young and curious Jewish neighbor, Charlotte; and Thomas, a British RAF pilot who is shot down in France. Be prepared to stay up late in order to see how the story plays out - you'll become invested in the characters in no time, and won't be able to sleep without finishing!
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
5.0
I don't think I've ever read a WWII novel that I didn't like. And that's because there are so many stories from that period that deserve to be told. There are unsung heroes, overlooked workers, and behind the scenes support that all deserve their moment of remembrance. However, I tend to veer away from stories about the Holocaust due to the heaviness of the subject matter and, often, the heartbreaking images that one forms while reading. When I came across the opportunity to receive an ARC for The Tattooist of Auschwitz, though, I was immediately intrigued. This is unlike any Holocaust story I've come across yet.
The Tattooist of Auschwitz is based on the real story of Lale & Gita Solokov. I'll admit that my first impression of the novel was that Lale had an "easier" time than most during his time at Auschwitz and I wasn't sure how I felt about reading an entire book about that. But, I quickly realized that I was wrong. The Tattooist of Auschwitz is so much more than that. It is a story of hope. A story of sacrifice and love. A story about how hard work & luck & the actions of others all form our path in life. And a story about how you can find the light in even the darkest of circumstances.
Lale used his knowledge, speaking multiple languages, and his position at the tattooist of Auschwitz (the Tetovierer) to risk everything in order to help others. And Heather Morris tells this story beautifully - with a focus on the relationships Lale forms through his sacrifices, and the people he is able to help along the way. She also does a brilliant job weaving in other parts of the history of Auschwitz and the Holocaust, for example the presence of gypsies as the camps as prisoners and the roles of SS "doctors" such as Josef Mengele.
Lale's ability to find hope at almost every corner he turned, his promise to Gita that they WILL survive Auschwitz, and his constant role as a support pillar for those struggling to adapt to the terrible situation they were in makes him a true inspiration. I am so happy that Heather Morris took the time to listen, research, and tell this story.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC and opportunity to review this book!
The Tattooist of Auschwitz is based on the real story of Lale & Gita Solokov. I'll admit that my first impression of the novel was that Lale had an "easier" time than most during his time at Auschwitz and I wasn't sure how I felt about reading an entire book about that. But, I quickly realized that I was wrong. The Tattooist of Auschwitz is so much more than that. It is a story of hope. A story of sacrifice and love. A story about how hard work & luck & the actions of others all form our path in life. And a story about how you can find the light in even the darkest of circumstances.
Lale used his knowledge, speaking multiple languages, and his position at the tattooist of Auschwitz (the Tetovierer) to risk everything in order to help others. And Heather Morris tells this story beautifully - with a focus on the relationships Lale forms through his sacrifices, and the people he is able to help along the way. She also does a brilliant job weaving in other parts of the history of Auschwitz and the Holocaust, for example the presence of gypsies as the camps as prisoners and the roles of SS "doctors" such as Josef Mengele.
Lale's ability to find hope at almost every corner he turned, his promise to Gita that they WILL survive Auschwitz, and his constant role as a support pillar for those struggling to adapt to the terrible situation they were in makes him a true inspiration. I am so happy that Heather Morris took the time to listen, research, and tell this story.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC and opportunity to review this book!
In Farleigh Field by Rhys Bowen
4.0
WWII is my favorite era for historical fiction, and I can never do no to a bit of English high society, and this book was the perfect combination! It was so easy to visualize the characters and everything that was occurring in the story. A great, easy read