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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “If you ever want to feel a little extra outraged about the holocaust, pick up this amazing novel and read the only two books we have of Nemirovsky's would-be 5 part masterpiece. |
Didn’t Like It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “All of the acclaim this book has received makes me seriously doubt the critics of the world. Am I the only one who was bored to tears and didn't see many redeeming qualities of this book? Ya, ya, I get that it discusses an important piece of history, but so do many other books that are a pleasure...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Excellent progression of the story line. ”
Christine M wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“An interesting perspective on WWII from the side of the "regular" people. The first book deals with the citizens fleeing from the French cities to the countryside, and the second book deals with the life of the citizens who live in the French countryside.”
Debbie S wrote this review 8 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This is a novel that was for many years hidden, the author was a Jewish woman living in Paris (and a successful writer at that time) who is sent Auschwitz and killed there. It is very touching, funny at times. Should be read.”
Dee A wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Two stories of France in WW II. Tales of rich and middle class displaced by invading Germans. In the second part, the Germans have defeated the French and are now living in a small village as the occupying forces. Uncertainty and confusion follow the characters as they try to get by one day at a time. Nothing about this book seems too original, we've heard it all before.”
Linda V wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Beautiful story, but hard to keep reading.”
Amy O wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“loves2teach03 said: 3 stars
Play Book Tag Shelf wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
In Paris, 1940, the Germans have invaded France. In this novel we are introduced to several different characters/couples, each with his/her own story. The first part of the novel, Storm in June has the characters trying to flee Paris before the Germans arrive. Each character/couple faces different personal struggles. The second part of the novel Dolce takes place in the country, during the German occupation, focusing on a different set of characters.
The author, Nemirovsky, was a Ukranian Jew, who was arrested and sent to a concentration camp where she died. This novel was discovered in notebooks after she had died, by her daughters. It was translated into English and published in 2006 where it became a bestseller. While I see the significance of the author and the writing, this just wasn't my cup of tea. There were some interesting story lines, but the writing style was definitely too wordy for me.
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Stirling Book Group wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Score 60 out of 100”
“Chosen by Jose
Book Group wrote this review Wednesday, November 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Score - 63 out of 100”
“This book is amazing. ”
RoxyAlexander wrote this review Saturday, November 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I'm amazed Irene Nemirovsky was able to write such an insightful piece of work while living through the early years of Nazi occupation of France. Although only two of her planned five novels were written, Suite Francaise wouldn't be any better if all five had been finished. Storm in June follows four individuals/families as they try to flee Paris. In Dolce, the conflicted emotions of the French living in or near the occupied village of Bussy are set against the romance of Lucille, a French woman whose husband is a prisoner of war, and Bruno, the German officer billeted in her home. Most novels set against WWII that I have read are about the Holocaust, this book takes a different look at the effect of war which for me was just as fascinating.”
Becky S wrote this review Wednesday, November 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
