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Chargement... The Girl from Bologna (Girls from the Italian Resistance #3)par Siobhan Daiko
Aucun Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre.  JanaRose1 | Sep 29, 2023 |   "The Girl from Bologna" is a historical fiction novel set in Bologna, Italy. Narrated through dualing timelines, it recounts the efforts of Leila and her time as a Bolognese partisan during WWII, and Rhiannon, an exchange student from the UK, staying with Leila in 1981. This was the first book that I've read detailing what happened in Italy during WWII, and I found it interesting. While parts were enjoyable and made me "experience" the love and the heartache, there were times when I felt absolutely emotionless. I appreciated the fact that the description of Bologna itself was very thorough and detailed, painting a beautifully descriptive image of the architecture. For those like me who have never read accounts of the events of WWII in Italy, I would still recommend this book. Thank you to #BooksGoSocial and #NetGalley for this advance copy. (  ) onkristinesshelf | Jun 21, 2022 | aucune critique | ajouter une critique
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A tale of courage, loss and heart-wrenching redemption. 1944 Bologna, Italy, and the streets are crawling with German soldiers. Nineteen-year-old Leila Venturi is shocked into joining the Resistance after her beloved best friend Rebecca, the daughter of a prominent Jewish businessman, is ruthlessly deported to a concentration camp. 1981 Exchange student Rhiannon Hughes arrives in Bologna and meets Leila, her landlady. Soon, Rhiannon finds herself being drawn into a web of intrigue. Leila's nephew seems to be interested in a far-right group, but how is the nefarious leader connected to Leila? As dark secrets emerge from the past, Rhiannon is faced with a terrible choice. Will she take her courage into both hands and risk everything? Perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen, Fiona Valpy, and Victoria Hislop.Praise for Siobhan Daiko: 'I was completely absorbed by … all the characters and intrigue.' Angela Petch, bestselling author of The Tuscan Secret. 'This is a beautiful story with a compelling historical storyline that you won't want to put down.' Ann Bennett, bestselling author of The Orphan House. 'Siobhan Daiko will tug at your heartstrings, and leave you desperate for more.' The Coffee Pot Book Club. 'This was one of those I never want it to end books.' Goodreads Reviewer. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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I have mixed feelings about this book. I really enjoyed the WWII storyline. I have never read anything about Bologna before, and was fascinated by the resistance efforts. The characters in this storyline were dynamic, well developed, and engaging. The 1981 storyline was just not as interesting. Rhiannon seemed very stereotypical and one dimensional. The plot also seemed forced and uninteresting. Because of these problems, 3 out of 5 stars. (