Although I expected to enjoy this book, I was surprised by how much it surpassed my expectations and hopes! The vivid descriptions of Corfu made me feel extremely immersed in the story and setting as I have never visited Greece before and was mesmerised by this quaint, charming place shown to me.
I had also never heard of the Durrell's and their stories before reading and so was slightly hesitant for if I would enjoy or even understand the references and seemingly main aspect of the story, but this did not hinder my enjoyment at all. As we follow Penny on her holiday it shows how her goals evolve from her original plan as she sees all that Corfu and it's residence have to offer. I also enjoyed how grief was tackled throughout as Penny was grieving both the loss of her father and her past relationship, even if she was not completely happy in it) and showed her come to terms with herself and understand her happiness and who she truly is.
My favourite aspect of this novel was all the other characters she met along the way and how we got to see their past and what brought them to Corfu, or made them stay there. Their relationships with both Penny and others felt real and heart warming, however I would have liked to have seen more about other characters, especially towards the end as we saw Penny's final growth!
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and seeing Penny's journey!
I had also never heard of the Durrell's and their stories before reading and so was slightly hesitant for if I would enjoy or even understand the references and seemingly main aspect of the story, but this did not hinder my enjoyment at all. As we follow Penny on her holiday it shows how her goals evolve from her original plan as she sees all that Corfu and it's residence have to offer. I also enjoyed how grief was tackled throughout as Penny was grieving both the loss of her father and her past relationship, even if she was not completely happy in it) and showed her come to terms with herself and understand her happiness and who she truly is.
My favourite aspect of this novel was all the other characters she met along the way and how we got to see their past and what brought them to Corfu, or made them stay there. Their relationships with both Penny and others felt real and heart warming, however I would have liked to have seen more about other characters, especially towards the end as we saw Penny's final growth!
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and seeing Penny's journey!