Unabridged Audiobook
To begin with…I absolutely loved it! Perhaps I had more enjoyment as it was “read” via audiobook and as such, the story flowed beautifully and was really, quite entrancing! Yes, there were a wide number of characters but for the most part, they fell into place quite easily and were integral to the whole story. The plot was fun and not easily discernible. The history discussed via the pictures’ Provenance was fascinating and thought provoking. The food discussions were delightful but I’m a huge Peter Mayle fan so that’s to be considered. The Nazi/Holocaust thread was emotional and seemed to knit in effortlessly and remarkably for its realistic understanding. People discussed the Romcom aspect which I personally find laughable. No. It doesn’t exist but if I were to stretch and go with it for argument’s sake, well then it was so minute and sweet while also a bit implausible that it didn’t bear remarking about. I’m not a five star giver under most circumstances but this story eked one out for the pure enjoyment of a well-told tale. Don’t avoid it. It’s well and truly good enough to be given a chance!
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