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Tag: World war II

Fiction · Novels · Reviews

Review: Beneath a Scarlet Sky

June 29, 2022 Whimsically Meghan1 Comment

Hello friends, happy Wednesday! I hope your week has been good so far. Today I’m posting my review of Mark Sullivan’s novel Beneath a Scarlet Sky. Beneath a Scarlet Sky Beneath a Scarlet Sky by: Mark Sullivan: This novel was based on the true events of real life war hero, Pino Lella, a young Italian…… Continue reading Review: Beneath a Scarlet Sky

Fiction · Novels · Reviews

Review: The Women in the Castle

November 29, 2021 Whimsically Meghan3 Comments

Hi friends, happy Monday, I hope you’re all doing well. Today I’m going to be posting my review of Jessica Shattuck’s novel The Women in the Castle. The Women in the Castle The Women in the Castle by: Jessica Shattuck: The war has just ended but the aftermath is still deathly alive, Marianna von Lingenfels…… Continue reading Review: The Women in the Castle

Fiction · Novels · Reviews

Review: The Orphan’s Tale

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 Whimsically Meghan3 Comments

Hello friends, happy Wednesday! I hope you’re all having a good week so far. Today I’m going to be posting my review of Pam Jenoff’s novel The Orphan’s Tale. The Orphan’s Tale The Orphan’s Tale by: Pam Jenoff: Set during World War II, when Noa gets pregnant at sixteen her parents kick her out. Left…… Continue reading Review: The Orphan’s Tale

Fiction · Novels · Reviews

Review: Lost Roses

August 2, 2021 Whimsically Meghan4 Comments

Hello friends, happy Monday! I hope you’re all doing well. Today I’ll be posting my review of the second novel in Martha Hall Kelly’s trilogy Lilac Girls, Lost Roses. You can read my review of book one: Lilac Girls Lost Roses Lost Roses by: Martha Hall Kelly: It’s 1914 and Eliza and her friend Sofya…… Continue reading Review: Lost Roses

Fiction · Novels · Reviews

Review: Lilac Girls

February 20, 2019 Whimsically Meghan7 Comments

Hello, and happy Wednesday! I hope you’re all having a good week! Today I’m posting my review of Martha Hall Kelly’s novel Lilac Girls. Lilac Girls by: Martha Hall Kelly: Set during World War II, three women who all lead different lives cross paths with one another in unremarkable ways. Caroline, Kasia and Herta all…… Continue reading Review: Lilac Girls

Novels · Reviews · Teen Fiction

Review: Salt to the Sea

September 19, 2018 Whimsically Meghan5 Comments

Hi everyone! I hope everyone is having a good Wednesday! Today I’m going to be reviewing Ruta Sepetys’ novel Salt to the Sea. Salt to the Sea by: Ruta Sepetys: In the winter of 1945, World War II’s end is near. Four teenagers embark on a journey to safety, all from different countries, all have a…… Continue reading Review: Salt to the Sea

Novels · Reviews · Teen Fiction

Review: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

December 1, 2016 Whimsically Meghan6 Comments

Hello! Happy December! I can’t believe we’re at the end of 2016! Where did the year go? Welcome to throwback Thursday! Today I will be going back to look at John Boyne’s novel The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Read: October 2012 Rating: 4 Stars The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by: John Boyne: A story about…… Continue reading Review: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Review: The Book Thief
Novels · Reviews · Teen Fiction

Review: The Book Thief

October 28, 2015 Whimsically MeghanLeave a comment

Hi guys, today I’m going to be reviewing Markus Zusak’s novel The Book Thief. Such a good novel, please check it out if you haven’t already! The Book Thief by: Markus Zusak: It’s Nazi Germany, between 1939 to 1944, the story of a young girl named Liesel who has been sent to live with foster parents, and…… Continue reading Review: The Book Thief

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