Thank you for the gifted book Libro.fm, Simon Audio, and Atria Books.
by: Janet Skeslien Charles
narrated by: Nicky Diss, Sarah Feathers & Esther Wane
rating: really liked
I have had a hard time coming up with words for how to review this one. Overall I really enjoyed the book and think many historical fiction fans will as well. This book has many things going for it. It's a book that celebrates the power of libraries and books. It highlights some of the lesser known resisters of the Germans in occupied France and how even seemingly small actions can have big consequences.
What I didn't love about this book is that it alternates POVs and spends disproportionate amounts of time with each character making it a bit of a shock when the POV changes. Also I did not really see where this book was headed for 75% of it and although I did enjoy the ending, it took so long to get there. That being said, once I listened to the author's historical note, I did appreciate the whole scope of the book more. The amount of research that went into this title made me reflect on each element of the story and how it all ties together.
Content Warnings: Brutality related to the German occupation of Paris during WWII (antisemistism, bullying, etc), Infidelity, Sexual Assault, Death of a parent, Terminal illness, Open door sexual content
The Dewey decimal system plays a big role in this book As one of the main characters classifies her life by it's numbers. Do you classify your life in any form or fashion?
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