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I'll probably add more to this review later. This book is still making me lose sleep days after finishing it, and I need a bit more time to process.
For now: five stars, no question. I love books about books, and this one makes me want to hop on the next flight to Barcelona. ...more
For now: five stars, no question. I love books about books, and this one makes me want to hop on the next flight to Barcelona. ...more
Loved it loved it LOVED IT!!!
Great story. My genre (mystery/suspense). Witty characters, plot that kept moving, kept you thinking. Finished quickly, despite the page length.
Didn't feel like a translated book.
And I swore I wouldn't read more WWII novels--I forgot most of what I learned about the civil wars in Spain in the early 20th century. I think this novel fits a great story seamlessly into a troubled time, without it being about troubled times.
Fermin was my absolute favorite, though by the ...more
Great story. My genre (mystery/suspense). Witty characters, plot that kept moving, kept you thinking. Finished quickly, despite the page length.
Didn't feel like a translated book.
And I swore I wouldn't read more WWII novels--I forgot most of what I learned about the civil wars in Spain in the early 20th century. I think this novel fits a great story seamlessly into a troubled time, without it being about troubled times.
Fermin was my absolute favorite, though by the ...more
Loved this from the start! Deeply developed, unique characters and ever evolving/ parallel plot lines made for a wonderful story that I hated to end. Music added by the author to the audio version, which I at first thought was hokey, ultimately added nicely to the listening experience of this book.
I love, love, love this book. It is my very favorite book. I would recommend it to anyone.
I liked this book most in the beginning. it bogged down some in the middle, then picked up again. Told from multiple points of view and across several decades, it has complex stories within stories.
Women characters were often stereotyped "angel figures" or were looked down upon. The Barcelona setting was dark, but interesting.
Glad I tried something different, but also glad when the book (finally) ended. ...more
Women characters were often stereotyped "angel figures" or were looked down upon. The Barcelona setting was dark, but interesting.
Glad I tried something different, but also glad when the book (finally) ended. ...more
I made it like halfway thru and lost interest.
Mar 17, 2008
Amanda
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Nov 02, 2009
Sarah
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Feb 26, 2010
Sandra
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Jun 03, 2010
Kristi
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Katy
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