Having resisted this book until now, I just finished The Nightingale by Kristen Hannah. I resisted because most modern novels about World War 2 tend to focus on romance while trying be nostalgic. Often they create improbable situations where Jewish (or Japanese) ladies (or gents) fall in love with German (or American) gents (or ladies) and experience all the condemnation you would expect. Most of these novels are well-intentioned soap operas, and usually the author's research and writing skills are lacking.
The description of The Nightingale sounded like more of the same. I had no desire to read it, although I noted the wonderful reviews.
One day last week, Amazon featured The Nightingale on Kindle for $1.99, so I went for it. And I will never forget these wonderful characters. It actually drew tears! I lack the writing skills to tell you just how wonderful this book is. I filed it in my 'Keepers' file.
If you haven't read it, and if you want to be reminded there is still light in this dark world, read this book.
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In the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.
Judy
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