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Post by cadoodlebug on Jun 27, 2015 16:57:05 GMT
I finished it last night and, although I don't usually read historical fiction, I really liked it. It takes place in France during WWII and is about 2 sisters and their paths through the war.
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Post by FrozenPea on Jun 27, 2015 16:59:42 GMT
Sounds interesting. I will add it to my list. Thank you.
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Post by taylortroop on Jun 27, 2015 17:01:41 GMT
I just finished this book this morning. Like you, I normally don't read historical fiction, but I love Kristin Hannah, so I wanted to give it a shot. It took me longer than usual to read it and I almost bailed about halfway through. I kept reading because I was curious about the ending. I finished it and thought it was good but not one of my favourites.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2015 17:04:34 GMT
I was about to write "Yes!" but after reading your post, I realized I'm thinking of "The Goldfinch."  Completely different bird! The book you are actually talking about sounds interesting, though! I will check it out. |
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Post by SabrinaP on Jun 27, 2015 17:15:49 GMT
Yes! I loved, loved it. I'm going to pick it for my book clubs book next month. I hope they like it. I've read 2 other books by her, The Things We Do For Love and Night Road and loved them both.
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Post by GamGam on Jun 27, 2015 17:33:06 GMT
I enjoyed this one, also. I've read a lot of HF, and this one was one of the best. The writing is fluid, and the characters are well defined and real.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jun 27, 2015 17:36:00 GMT
I enjoyed this one, also. I've read a lot of HF, and this one was one of the best. The writing is fluid, and the characters are well defined and real.This! I actually felt like I was losing weight while reading it. And felt hungry while reading it. Since this was the first book I've read about France during the war it was a very interesting perspective. |
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Post by annabella on Jun 27, 2015 18:17:46 GMT
Yes I read it and really enjoyed it.
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Post by MommyofTriplets on Jun 27, 2015 18:47:26 GMT
Yes - it's very good! Definitely recommend it.  |
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Post by belgravia on Jun 27, 2015 18:52:11 GMT
Yes, and I loved it. One of the best books I've read in quite a while. It really drew me in.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jun 27, 2015 18:57:25 GMT
For those of you who have read it: I must have read the first chapter incorrectly because for some reason I thought it was Isabelle who survived. Of course, in retrospect it is more obvious that it would be Vianne. |
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Post by worrywart on Jun 27, 2015 18:58:27 GMT
Yes! I just started it yesterday and really enjoying it so far. I normally don't buy hardbacks but the library had a huge waiting list and I didn't want the kindle cause I know my mom and sisters will like it too |
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Post by SabrinaP on Jun 27, 2015 19:10:55 GMT
cadoodlebug In regards to your spoiler, I could be wrong but I believe it was meant to be ambiguous and keep you guessing.
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Post by scrappinghappy on Jun 27, 2015 19:30:02 GMT
Loved it and it is historically correct as well. Researching that was fascinating. Love Google |
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jun 27, 2015 19:34:18 GMT
cadoodlebug In regards to your spoiler, I could be wrong but I believe it was meant to be ambiguous and keep you guessing. Good to know! |
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Post by candygurl on Jun 27, 2015 19:39:47 GMT
Yes I loved it! So sad but a really good book. i learned a lot about what really went on and how so many people did brave acts of courage and kindness to help one another. A truly good book!
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Jun 27, 2015 19:41:50 GMT
I read it and liked it as well. That was my first Kristin Hannah book and I wasn't sure what to expect but it was good.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jun 27, 2015 20:00:56 GMT
I read it and liked it as well. That was my first Kristin Hannah book and I wasn't sure what to expect but it was good. It was my first one too. I think it was a recommended book in Good Housekeeping so I put a hold on it at the library and got it pretty quickly. |
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Post by happyOCgirl on Jun 27, 2015 20:17:08 GMT
Yes, I agree with the spoiler. She is a very talented story teller!
Have you read "Code Name: Verity"?
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jun 27, 2015 20:20:06 GMT
Yes, I agree with the spoiler. She is a very talented story teller! Have you read "Code Name: Verity"? Nightingale was my first book of hers that I have read. I'll have to check out some of her other books. |
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Post by seikashaven on Jun 27, 2015 20:25:10 GMT
I really enjoyed it and recommended it to my mum too.
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Post by gottapeanow on Jun 27, 2015 20:30:05 GMT
The Nightingale is my fave book so far this year. Code Name Verity - be still, my heart! Another book I adored - one of my top 10 last year. It's written by Elizabeth Wein. Lisa
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Post by leftturnonly on Jun 27, 2015 20:38:34 GMT
I haven't, but I have read a number of books from different perspectives during WWII and have found them fascinating.
I need to remember this one.
Now I wonder if anyone knows a story about the Phillipines in WWII? My father fought the Japanese on those islands and refused to talk about it.
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Post by leftturnonly on Jun 27, 2015 20:40:19 GMT
I was about to write "Yes!" but after reading your post, I realized I'm thinking of "The Goldfinch." Completely different bird! The book you are actually talking about sounds interesting, though! I will check it out. Same here! |
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Post by smginaz Suzy on Jun 27, 2015 21:31:16 GMT
Rescue at Los Banos and We Band of Angels are two that come to mind for me. The Japanese were horrifyingly abusive and the atrocities they committed are beyond belief.
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Post by candygurl on Jun 27, 2015 22:14:25 GMT
I read it and liked it as well. That was my first Kristin Hannah book and I wasn't sure what to expect but it was good. It was my first one too. I think it was a recommended book in Good Housekeeping so I put a hold on it at the library and got it pretty quickly. I really enjoyed Winter Garden by her too. Great book! I've read several of hers and she is a great author. Oh, and Firefly Lane is also so good! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2015 23:03:54 GMT
I've started the audio version, actually several months ago. I can't seem to get into it. And I love KH normally. I will try again.
Winter Garden is my absolute favorite by KH. And is definitely in my top 10 ever.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jun 27, 2015 23:33:13 GMT
I've started the audio version, actually several months ago. I can't seem to get into it. And I love KH normally. I will try again. Winter Garden is my absolute favorite by KH. And is definitely in my top 10 ever. When I hurt my back several years ago and couldn't sit upright for several days, DH got me some audio books from the library. Within an hour I couldn't concentrate and hadn't retained anything. Maybe it's an acquired skill. I am a very visual person and have to read the words to visualize the story. Of course, if you listen to audio books often, that's probably not the problem. |
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Post by tamiq on Jun 27, 2015 23:34:32 GMT
For those of you who have read it: I must have read the first chapter incorrectly because for some reason I thought it was Isabelle who survived. Of course, in retrospect it is more obvious that it would be Vianne. Agree! I thought the same thing. |
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Post by gorgeouskid on Jun 27, 2015 23:34:39 GMT
I just finished it. I enjoyed it too.
It was very similar to a storyline in one of the Jack Reacher books.
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Completely different bird!
