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Sunflower
My grandmother always said that the true stories were the best ones, and I think that this is the kind of story she had in mind. Though this book is presented as fiction, it is based on the account of an Italian who survived WWII in Italy. At first he was helping people to escape over the mountains, and later as the driver for Hitler's henchman in Italy he secretly spied on the Germans . At times it does seem a bit schmaltzy (especially the bits with his girlfriend- so much so that you can guess ...more
Kay Green
Feb 04, 2018 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: bookclub, ww2
Great story, great writing and just a fabulous read. The story of two years in the life of Pino Lella 1943-1945 - where he was part of the Italian Resistance and worked as a spy while driving for a high ranking Nazi general. Every chapter had some really wonderful scene or event that just captured my attention. History, Suspense, Love, Family, Tragedy and Daring. And scenes of hiking in the Alps.
Jenna
Apr 09, 2018 rated it it was ok
Shanna
Jan 19, 2018 marked it as to-read
Terri
Mar 03, 2018 marked it as wish-list
Shelves: wwll-fiction
Chantal
Apr 25, 2018 marked it as to-read
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Kristin
Mar 16, 2023 rated it really liked it
Crystal
Aug 09, 2018 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Kat
Dec 25, 2018 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Karyl
Jan 19, 2019 rated it really liked it
Michelle
Aug 12, 2019 rated it it was amazing
Christine
Jan 29, 2020 marked it as to-read
Denise
Apr 20, 2020 marked it as kindle-tbr
Doug
May 19, 2020 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: audio
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