This was a so-so for me almost a pan. I just did not connect with any of the characters except one (and he unfortunately didn‘t have a happy ending). The only thing that saved this from being a pan was the descriptions of Hamburg. #Rhidianread
This was a so-so for me almost a pan. I just did not connect with any of the characters except one (and he unfortunately didn‘t have a happy ending). The only thing that saved this from being a pan was the descriptions of Hamburg. #Rhidianread
Finished...and I‘m left with a lot of unanswered questions. It seems like the ending came too rushed; I was hoping for more. A unique look at World War II‘s aftermath in Germany, from various perspectives. But, still lacking in something. A few weeks late, but finally completed #RhidianRead ! #Deweys24HourReadathon
#Vladimir #catsoflitsy
Somehow I missed posting a wrap-up post for #RhidianRead ! I‘m still reading, and I know a few of you were still waiting for a copy, so please feel free to share your thoughts when you have a chance to read this!
This was the first #buddyread @CouronneDhiver and I put up for a vote, and I think that worked out well! We‘re thinking about our next read, so stay tuned for that. If you‘re up for the next one, let us know! Thanks everyone!
Well, finally. Look what arrived in the mail today?! #Rhidianread #Buddyread #imreallylate
Finished last night! Will post review later. Just checking in for the #rhidianread.
Book 93/165 3/9/19
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The author‘s inspiration for the novel is his grandfather who requisitioned a house for his family in 1946 Hamburg.In a unique move,he allowed the German owners‘ to remain & share the house.The novel‘s intrigue, it‘s vivid, sensory, details of ruins juxtaposed with splendor, it‘s tensions between the “occupiers”& those who lost, are palpable.The culture of the orphaned “children of rubble”is heartbreaking in it‘s detail.