The Woman with the Blue Star
Registered by BethanieKay of Melbourne, Florida USA on 5/4/2021
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I've enjoyed many other books by this author, so had to grab this one as soon as it was released.
The premise of the story is compelling, adding a slightly different perspective from other books in the WWII genre. As usual when reading books like this, the descriptions of the horrors the Jews had to endure are vivid, allowing the reader to imagine the unimaginable. I enjoyed the relationship that grew between Sadie and Ella, and the triumphs they experienced, and how Ella grew and took more risks as she realized what was truly at stake. And having been to Krakow myself, I loved the author's descriptions of the Old Town, and the different neighborhoods where the story takes place. I could picture the river, the castle, and some of the main streets - bringing the story alive a little more.
I think the only reason I'm not rating this book higher is that there seemed to be far too much repetitiveness leading up to the apex of the story, and then it all unraveled so quickly and was resolved without quite enough detail for me. I really wanted to know a lot more about what happened after the escape from the sewers, including efforts to locate the others and how their lives were lived in the aftermath. It also would've been interesting to learn about what transpired in Warsaw, with the characters who went there (trying not to give spoilers here), and the relationship they had with each other.
Overall, though, this was a very good read and I'd recommend it for those who enjoy this genre.
I think the only reason I'm not rating this book higher is that there seemed to be far too much repetitiveness leading up to the apex of the story, and then it all unraveled so quickly and was resolved without quite enough detail for me. I really wanted to know a lot more about what happened after the escape from the sewers, including efforts to locate the others and how their lives were lived in the aftermath. It also would've been interesting to learn about what transpired in Warsaw, with the characters who went there (trying not to give spoilers here), and the relationship they had with each other.
Overall, though, this was a very good read and I'd recommend it for those who enjoy this genre.
Journal Entry 3 by BethanieKay at A Fellow BookCrosser, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA on Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Released 2 yrs ago (5/13/2021 UTC) at A Fellow BookCrosser, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA
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Dabercro has this book on her wishlist, so sending it her way.
Happy travels, little book!
Happy travels, little book!