Sandra Valencia Valencia itibaren Manasgaon, Maharashtra 444304, Barato itibaren Manasgaon, Maharashtra 444304, Barato

this book is good for teens like me because it brings intrest about how they act in this story.

** spoiler alert ** LOVE this book. Wish I had been active with my book group when it was discussed. I fell in love with the characters as much as Juliet did. At first I wasn’t a fan of the letter writing style of the book, but after reading it, I think it was the perfect choice for this story. We got to hear all the necessary sides of the story, and I think the authors chose wisely in which letters to share and which were not needed. I think what really won me over was the scene where Juliet meets the cemetery groundskeeper, Sam, who knew Elizabeth. He defends some of the Germans; he is clear that there were Germans who were there that were good people. Later we learn of the man who Dawsey beat up after realizing he was the one who had turned in Elizabeth. Again, we learn that there were Islanders who were bad. Often in stories of WWII, there is only the good/bad, black/white, German/Allies point of view. It was refreshing and honest to read about the more gray/realistic scenarios that more likely occurred. Also, I absolutely adored the interaction between Sidney and Isola when he reveals that he’s gay and especially Isola’s reaction of delight and vows to secrecy. She was most definitely one of my favorite characters. Another aspect of the book that really drew me in was the descriptions of the simplicities of life that are really not a part of our fast-paced, modern world, at least not mine! But I so wish they were. A few examples: Kit and a friend going out under the moonlight to dig up earth worms, Juliet and Kit building sandcastles and waiting for the sea to come ruin them, and being invited by neighbors over for tea and pie made from freshly picked raspberries. Such simple pleasures! And of course, the act of hand writing letters to friends, and so frequently, is such a rarity today. So if you can’t guess, I’ll come out directly say that I did sincerely enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it to others.