Review: Engaging Without Having to Be Suspenseful
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 27, 2013
This was a beautifully written story. I don't usually read novels with romantic elements, but the WWII backdrop definitely pulled me in. Just having the invasion looming added an element of suspense without the romance between Zeno and Catherine being suspenseful. When the occupation of Hungary by Germany does happen, the scenes are more than captivating. (SPOILER) I wish Zeno's incarceration hadn't been glanced over in only a few paragraphs, but since the story is about him AND Catherine, I understand why it was omitted. Additionally, the ending was a bit blah for me because it brought the reader to the present and we learned of Catherine's life after the occupation via a journal she left behind. I really wish the story had remained in the WWII era, but I'm not sure if this could have even been done efficiently, so again, I understand. Overall, a really beautiful story and I look forward to reading more from this author.