I am part of a book club that aims to meet every month. Unfortunately, we didn't meet last month to discuss the book, because we are all teachers and had busy schedules. So the book I am going to talk about was actually last months book, and I just finished it. Oops! As they say- It's better late than never.
1. It was beautifully written with fantastic descriptions.
2. Interesting perspective from a girl that was blind, and I plan on using it in my English classroom.
3. I loved seeing a girl with a disability not let it debilitate her. She is a strong character, and I love reading that.
4. It's set in World War 2 and Paris- two things that are interesting to me.
5. It is very quotable; there are many pages that I marked because I loved a quote.
6. A new perspective of a much written about war.
7. Learning a little history of the city Saint Malo, France (I love learning about new cities and their rich histories).
What I Didn't Love-
1. It was slow at times, which means it was easy to put down and not miss.
2. It is 530 pages, which means it is not a quick read. That doesn't bother me except that it was slow at times.
3. The time periods shifted a lot and confused me, so I did a lot of turning back and forth until half way through I got the hang of it.
4. Seeing the ugly side of humanity and the repercussions of war. I hated it, but I understand the need for it in a war book. It shows the reality of the situation.
It is a book that has won many awards and I know why. It is beautifully written, a unique perspective, and a great historical fiction. I would definitely recommend it!
Now, I did not thrift this book and this is a thrifting blog.....So I have for you a thrifted outfit that was inspired from the book. If you have read it, leave me comments telling me your thoughts about it!
