LecClier K. (SierraK) -
"Last Christmas in Paris" turned out to be so much more than just a love story set against the horrors of World War I. It is the story of Evie and Will and Tom, childhood friends caught up in the "War to End all Wars". Will and Tom volunteer to join up together, while Will's sister Evie stays home and writes them letters to encourage them. As the war drags on, Evie finds other way to "do her bit" for the war effort, ultimately writing a column for a London newspaper about the war from a female perspective. I really enjoyed this book!
Valerie S. (VolunteerVal) -
New addition to my (very short) 5-star novel list. I loved this novel so much, I hugged it when I was done! It's been in my TBR Christmas novels stack for far too long - I had no idea how lovely Evie and Tom's story would be.
This is an epistolary novel told almost entirely through letters, telegrams, and newspaper columns. It's primarily a WWI story featuring England and France with a second timeline in December 1968. It need not be read at Christmastime, but the experience is richer when you do.
I listened to the audiobook (with its talented cast of actors with British accents!) while occasionally following along in a print copy and that was the perfect arrangement. I rarely re-read books but reading this powerful novel may be my newest Christmas tradition.
If you haven't read this yet, consider this me pressing this novel into your hands
This is an epistolary novel told almost entirely through letters, telegrams, and newspaper columns. It's primarily a WWI story featuring England and France with a second timeline in December 1968. It need not be read at Christmastime, but the experience is richer when you do.
I listened to the audiobook (with its talented cast of actors with British accents!) while occasionally following along in a print copy and that was the perfect arrangement. I rarely re-read books but reading this powerful novel may be my newest Christmas tradition.
If you haven't read this yet, consider this me pressing this novel into your hands
I thought this was an "E for Effort" sort of book. It is moving sometimes, but mostly I found it strangely flat. So far as I can tell, the history in it is reasonable, if understated.
Portions are written in first person present, which I have always felt is an annoying affectation. It's not for me - I have found books by Jennifer Robson, Jacqueline Winspear and Charles Todd much more engaging.
Portions are written in first person present, which I have always felt is an annoying affectation. It's not for me - I have found books by Jennifer Robson, Jacqueline Winspear and Charles Todd much more engaging.
