I have to start by saying that I’m a big fan of pretty much any book set, or in any way related to Germany during this time period - so I am a little biased.
I was actually surprised by this book - I’m not big into romance, and I was concerned it would wishy washy but it wasn’t.
The author is fantastic at setting a scene, brilliant use of imagery really help the setting of the book.
Each chapter begins with facts about what is happening in and around the world at the time, and overall the book is clever in that the chaos encircling Germany and its occupants at this time, are both at the forefront of the story and hidden in the background. The characters and their tale are kept in the limelight and aren’t overshadowed - it’s cleverly done.
I enjoyed the style in which it was written, punchy and almost stunted - much like a diary might be, some chapters have more oomph than others. The characters for me were a little distant in how they were presented, but again, based on how I interpreted the book - I feel this was purposeful and only adds to the overall feel of the book.
I was actually surprised by this book - I’m not big into romance, and I was concerned it would wishy washy but it wasn’t.
The author is fantastic at setting a scene, brilliant use of imagery really help the setting of the book.
Each chapter begins with facts about what is happening in and around the world at the time, and overall the book is clever in that the chaos encircling Germany and its occupants at this time, are both at the forefront of the story and hidden in the background. The characters and their tale are kept in the limelight and aren’t overshadowed - it’s cleverly done.
I enjoyed the style in which it was written, punchy and almost stunted - much like a diary might be, some chapters have more oomph than others. The characters for me were a little distant in how they were presented, but again, based on how I interpreted the book - I feel this was purposeful and only adds to the overall feel of the book.