I have read several books by Kristin Hannah and on the whole they were pretty good. But, let me tell you, this one knocks it out of the ball park. There is bound to be a movie out of this one. You may have guessed by now that I really liked this book.
The story is built around how two sisters, Viann and Isabelle Rosingal, live through the Nazi occupied France. The sisters have quite different dispositions, Isabelle who is younger is the rebel while the older Viann is more cautious. They have been estranged from each other and from their emotionally distant father. As the novel moves through the Vichy government and its demise, the young women each find ways to resist and subvert the Nazi occupation. It was so interesting to see the character development as Isabelle becomes more reflective and Viann becomes bolder and more determined.
The last quarter of the book is emotionally gripping. I could not put it down. The end is joyful, triumphant, and guaranteed to leave you with tears in your eyes.
A really good read.
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