Posted by Kara on Thursday, Sep 8, 2016
Once again it has happened ... I came to the end of a wonderful book and I want more!
Chris Cleave artfully crafts a World War II fiction novel based on love letters between his grandparents. With the backdrop of war, bombing, starvation, bravery, society, and personal sacrifice, Cleave weaves together unforgettable characters in a story that requires pondering long after the book is finished.
Everyone Brave is Forgiven is set in London and Malta. Mary is a socialite who feels compelled to contribute to the war effort. Alistair signs up for service reluctantly because he has an obligation to duty. Tom would rather forget the war, but with Alistair's enlistment it's a topic that can't be forgotten. Three people, three friends, and three wars. Innocence is lost, London is bombed, Malta is devastated, friendship is tested, and morals are questioned.
I listened to the story and Luke Thompson's narration brings the story to life. When the story was over, I backed it up and listened to the ending again. Highly recommended.
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Kara was the Community and Access Services Coordinator. She retired in June 2020.
Comments
I really enjoyed the book. I felt it gave several good descriptions of PTSD . I also thought that the characters reactions covered a wide range of responses to war. A well crafted story.
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