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I picked up The Postmistress because I was going to an author event in Vermont where Sarah Blake was speaking. Her new book The Guest Book had not been available to read yet. This book started slow but quickly picked up. Without giving away spoilers there were many chapters involving the bombing of London during the Blitz that were heartbreaking. An excellent bookclub selection many things to discuss. Highly recommended.
Apr 06, 2010
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In her latest novel, Blake gives a striking account of America on the verge of war and Europe in the midst of it and describes the horrors of Nazi Germany and the claustrophobia of small-town, mid-century America with equal aplomb. Despite some implausible plot developments, Blake maintains the story's credibility with powerful writing and a skillful manipulation of readers' sensibilities. Although critics cited an awkward beginning, some expository excesses, and a tendency to overdramatize, the
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A WWII story told from the outsides of battle, involving the lifes of several different people that all intersect at the end. They include a newly married doctor and his wife, a small town postmistress, a small town mechanic, an international radio newswoman, and an Austrian recently come to America.
This book was well written, everything made sense, and the conclusions were satisfying, even when they were less than pleasant. I especially liked the end of the book where the author talked about ho ...more
This book was well written, everything made sense, and the conclusions were satisfying, even when they were less than pleasant. I especially liked the end of the book where the author talked about ho ...more
A wonderfully original novel set during the very beginning of WWII.
"What would you think of a postmistress who chose not to deliver the mail?"
War has begun in Europe, Americans are in denial, and President Roosevelt is promising the country that our boys will not go over to fight someone else's war. In London during the Blitz, radio correspondent, Frankie Bard struggles to get Americans to pay attention to the war, the bombs, and the Jewish refugees, by bring the sounds and stories of war to A ...more
"What would you think of a postmistress who chose not to deliver the mail?"
War has begun in Europe, Americans are in denial, and President Roosevelt is promising the country that our boys will not go over to fight someone else's war. In London during the Blitz, radio correspondent, Frankie Bard struggles to get Americans to pay attention to the war, the bombs, and the Jewish refugees, by bring the sounds and stories of war to A ...more
Sep 02, 2010
Sally
marked it as to-read
Recommended by Leona Dalbok, a retired school librarian from San Lorenzo High.
3 1/2 stars for me. I actually liked it :) However, I had no expectations going into it - I read the brief recommendation from NPR but then forgot about it.
It took awhile to get into it - very choppy at first. However, I was soon drawn into the story and I finished the last 200 pages quickly. I thought the glimpses we got of the war and senseless loss of life were touching. I didn't like the final ending, though. ...more
It took awhile to get into it - very choppy at first. However, I was soon drawn into the story and I finished the last 200 pages quickly. I thought the glimpses we got of the war and senseless loss of life were touching. I didn't like the final ending, though. ...more
Didnt like the intertwineing if the different characters at the beginning, it got confusing. was a bit disappointed at the ending.
"So-So" read......slightly predictable account of married couple separated by WWII. Glad I borrowed from library instead of purchasing.
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Intense 'war' novel. Emotionally raw @ times. Timeless themes and characters.
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Jan 14, 2010
Julie
marked it as to-check-out
Jan 28, 2010
Amanda
marked it as to-read
Feb 22, 2010
Janelle
marked it as to-read
Apr 16, 2010
The Sassy Bookworm
marked it as to-read
Jan 02, 2019
Ali
marked it as to-read
