Member Review
Review by
Laura N, Reviewer
Do you ever question your sanity?
Don’t look at me like that! I pinkie promise I do have a point. Admittedly, it may take a few sentences (aka word vomit) to get there but I usually do... *shrugs*
Back to my original question about sanity. I do – frequently *rolls eyes*. Most especially when it comes to picking books which I know will eviscerate me emotionally. I mean it’s a universally known fact that I blub at the least little thing. I’m *that* person who starts sobbing before Andy even pulls up outside Bonnie’s house in Toy Story 3 for goodness’ sake *shrugs*.
Not only that, but I also have previous with this author. I know how emotive her writing can be and that her stories and characters linger long after I’ve finished (in a good/affecting way).
Then add to this the fact that we’re living through our own pandemic, that I care for The Mommy who has COPD, and I’m willingly going to read a book about WWI and the Spanish Flu pandemic. *nods* Agreed! I do need my head read.
However, do you want to know something? I loved it!
Did I cry? Pfft! What do you think? Multiple times. I actually wondered where the stopcock valve for my tear ducts was located at one point.
I loved Emily. Her heart, her loyalty, her grit, and determination to do the right thing! I was right there with her in the thick of it.
I loved other characters as well, but we don’t do spoilers here *shakes head*. Suffice it to say my heart skipped a beat at the end and I had my ‘aww’ face on.
*whispers* There was also one character that I wanted to string up by their unmentionables but least said about that the better – harrumph.
If you love historical fiction with depth, heart, and unforgettable characters then WtWSS is a must-read.
Don’t look at me like that! I pinkie promise I do have a point. Admittedly, it may take a few sentences (aka word vomit) to get there but I usually do... *shrugs*
Back to my original question about sanity. I do – frequently *rolls eyes*. Most especially when it comes to picking books which I know will eviscerate me emotionally. I mean it’s a universally known fact that I blub at the least little thing. I’m *that* person who starts sobbing before Andy even pulls up outside Bonnie’s house in Toy Story 3 for goodness’ sake *shrugs*.
Not only that, but I also have previous with this author. I know how emotive her writing can be and that her stories and characters linger long after I’ve finished (in a good/affecting way).
Then add to this the fact that we’re living through our own pandemic, that I care for The Mommy who has COPD, and I’m willingly going to read a book about WWI and the Spanish Flu pandemic. *nods* Agreed! I do need my head read.
However, do you want to know something? I loved it!
Did I cry? Pfft! What do you think? Multiple times. I actually wondered where the stopcock valve for my tear ducts was located at one point.
I loved Emily. Her heart, her loyalty, her grit, and determination to do the right thing! I was right there with her in the thick of it.
I loved other characters as well, but we don’t do spoilers here *shakes head*. Suffice it to say my heart skipped a beat at the end and I had my ‘aww’ face on.
*whispers* There was also one character that I wanted to string up by their unmentionables but least said about that the better – harrumph.
If you love historical fiction with depth, heart, and unforgettable characters then WtWSS is a must-read.
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