by Louisa Young
Until I was almost half way through this book, I was thinking There's not much point in reading this, as the title says it all. I could see it coming. One of the main characters would meet a violent death with so many things left unsaid. I was wrong!This book is definitely worth reading. It is multi...
Excuse me, I need to wipe away tears so I can type. And some drool, because the writing in this book had me open-mouthed with awe/horror/amazement/delight. And then some.This book has it all: pathos, romance, angst -- Kierkegaard-ian angst! -- anger, joy, beauty, and an articulation of war that is...
THIS IS ONE OF MY FAV WAR LOVE STORY BOOK!I broke my heart, cried, laughed, fell in love! I was deeply moved by the relationship between Riley Purefoy and Nadine....So sweet!!!!! But falling in love during in a war zone was never easy. Dayum, and their social class mattered so much too! Grrr Riley ...
I had no preconception of this book and I have to say I found it riveting,and profoundly moving. I was brought to tears more than once by the courage of the characters, the quiet strength of feeling, the emotion suppressed for the good of the beloved ..Affecting and beautiful..
I had no preconception of this book and I have to say I found it riveting,and profoundly moving. I was brought to tears more than once by the courage of the characters, the quiet strength of feeling, the emotion suppressed for the good of the beloved ..Affecting and beautiful..
Book at Bedtime blurb - Louisa Young's story explores the impact of unthinkable changes on five young people during the First World War. Many of the old certainties about class and women's roles are being swept away, but new and terrifying challenges are appearing. Abridged by Lauris Morgan-Griffith...
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