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I really enjoyed this read. Follows the life of a young Polish girl (Alma) sent by her parents to San Francisco to escape the Nazi occupation. She lives with her affluent aunt & uncle. Good characters. A young girl befriends Alma in a retirement home in her later years and together they form a friendship that benefits them both - helping each to heal. Also a forbidden love that lasts a lifetime. Very good read!
Helpful Score: 1
The characters in this novel are very engaging: so engaging that I sat up until 2 am to finish their life stories. The setting is San Francisco which includes an interesting mix of characters of various ages and cultural backgrounds. The main characters reveal hidden secrets throughout their relationships which are neatly tied up together by the end of the book. Their stories cause one to contemplate the huge impact societal norms have on our behaviors and make one to stop and think "what if......"
