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Review by
Carol (, Reviewer
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In 1944, three sisters live together in an old cottage as they wait out the war. Their father died and their mother is living in England. The oldest, Helene, works as a nurse for a local doctor and takes responsibility for her younger sisters. The middle sister, Elise, operates a small cafe in the village and is committed to working with the Reisistance despite the danger. The youngest sister, Florence, prepares the meals, works in the garden, and is artistic. As the war comes to their doorstep, the sisters take more risks as they fight to survive in their own ways.
From the first page, Daughters of War is an engaging and pageturning story of bravery and sibling relationships. Each sister participates in the war effort in her own way and makes choices and experiences events that effect the others. The story is told from alternating points of view, and I appreciate their distinct personalities and characterizations. From responsible and cautious to fiesty and impulsive to innocent and sensitive, each sister is likable and is a significant part of the story. They face loss, deal with danger, and hope for an end to the war. Because of their differences, the sisters have some tensions, but in the end they support each other and value their relationships.
Even though this story is character-driven, it also moves along at a nice pace with several harrowing events to survive and obstacles to overcome. I appreciate a well balanced, character-driven, and plot-driven story! Daughters of War is more eventful and dramatic than I first anticipated!
The characters are well-drawn and the author uses vivid details to help us feel like we’re in the midst of the action and facing the same circumstances. The lovely French countryside, the village life, their daily routines and interactions, and the realities of war are richly described.
I recommend Daughters of War (#1 in a Trilogy) for fans of fast-paced and well-written WW11 historical fiction, for readers who love a story of siblings and complicated family drama, and for book clubs. Although the story has a satisfactory ending some details hint at what could be next in the trilogy. I’m definitely here for book two!
Content Considerations: war atrocities, suicide, rape, sexual assault, gun violence, loss, and heartbreak
For more reviews visit my blog www.readingladies.com where this review was first published.
In 1944, three sisters live together in an old cottage as they wait out the war. Their father died and their mother is living in England. The oldest, Helene, works as a nurse for a local doctor and takes responsibility for her younger sisters. The middle sister, Elise, operates a small cafe in the village and is committed to working with the Reisistance despite the danger. The youngest sister, Florence, prepares the meals, works in the garden, and is artistic. As the war comes to their doorstep, the sisters take more risks as they fight to survive in their own ways.
From the first page, Daughters of War is an engaging and pageturning story of bravery and sibling relationships. Each sister participates in the war effort in her own way and makes choices and experiences events that effect the others. The story is told from alternating points of view, and I appreciate their distinct personalities and characterizations. From responsible and cautious to fiesty and impulsive to innocent and sensitive, each sister is likable and is a significant part of the story. They face loss, deal with danger, and hope for an end to the war. Because of their differences, the sisters have some tensions, but in the end they support each other and value their relationships.
Even though this story is character-driven, it also moves along at a nice pace with several harrowing events to survive and obstacles to overcome. I appreciate a well balanced, character-driven, and plot-driven story! Daughters of War is more eventful and dramatic than I first anticipated!
The characters are well-drawn and the author uses vivid details to help us feel like we’re in the midst of the action and facing the same circumstances. The lovely French countryside, the village life, their daily routines and interactions, and the realities of war are richly described.
I recommend Daughters of War (#1 in a Trilogy) for fans of fast-paced and well-written WW11 historical fiction, for readers who love a story of siblings and complicated family drama, and for book clubs. Although the story has a satisfactory ending some details hint at what could be next in the trilogy. I’m definitely here for book two!
Content Considerations: war atrocities, suicide, rape, sexual assault, gun violence, loss, and heartbreak
For more reviews visit my blog www.readingladies.com where this review was first published.
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