I love this story. It has a wonderful plot with many surprises. It is fun to see Maddy grow from a typical, self-centered college student to a bit wiser, new adult. Fräulein Mahler is a woman of great depthso interesting and the type of person we all would be privileged to know. She is a very special character--one I won't easily forget. The romantic elements in the story add profound richness. This novel shines light upon life and people trapped behind the Berlin Wall. It is definitely a one-of-a-kind story, and one you will long remember.
I wish I had read Katia before I read For Maria. If you are going to read them both, which I recommend, read Katia first. For Maria continues the story, picking up a few years later.
I wish I had read Katia before I read For Maria. If you are going to read them both, which I recommend, read Katia first. For Maria continues the story, picking up a few years later.
