2-3-4 Challenge Book Discussions #2 discussion
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I enjoyed the WWII story line, and I was invested in the outcome. It was a glimpse of what happened during that time.
I love this part of the series and in this book. I was invested totally in Helga's story. We don't see a lot of selfless heroics anymore. I often think our parents and grandparents were made of stronger stuff. I enjoyed everything about Helga's memories. I felt like I was with her on her journey.
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As I could guess the outcome of the situation, it was difficult for me to become attached to these characters. It is one of the problems that I have with the dual timelines.
I'm sorry, Lauren. Even though I expected the outcome, I enjoyed the journey.
Sharon wrote: "I'm sorry, Lauren. Even though I expected the outcome, I enjoyed the journey."That's OK, Sharon. It's just my own difficulty. I have read other books set in WWII with which I do not have this problem of connecting to the characters. I think it is the "past tense" nature of the dual timeline that makes it difficult for me.
That makes sense. There is a mental switch that takes place.
Sharon wrote: "That makes sense. There is a mental switch that takes place."Exactly!
I enjoyed the WWII story. Denmark during the war is not something you hear much about. I learned some things reading these parts.
She reminisces back to WWII Denmark when she and her family were hidden by her friend Marta’s family who grew up to be Stan Wolchonok’s mother. What did this aspect of the story add to the plot overall? Were you as invested in the outcome as the other storylines? What did you enjoy (or not) about Helga’s memories of that time?