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The Light in the Ruins

Chris Bohjalian

Start date: October 1, 2013

Finish date: November 30, 2013

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Jan 23, 2013 Karen rated it it was amazing

I very much enjoyed the latest by Chris Bohjalian. I like the mix of WWII history and murder mystery. Skeletons at the Feast was a better book and remains my favorite by this author. However if you like reading about WWII and Italy check it out.

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Jul 19, 2013 Jessica rated it really liked it

I won this book from a contest on Bookreporter (www.Bookreporter.com). Having read, and loved, one other book by this author, Skeletons at the Feast, I was excited to read something new from him.

The present time is 1955 Italy. Serafina is a war survivor that now works with Florence police department. Her time working with the war resistance as well as her determination as one tough cookie, make her an ideal member of the force. When a new murder case comes along she is eager to assist her partne ...more

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Aug 02, 2013 Barb rated it it was amazing

Loved this book! Great history, great suspense! My favorite of his so far.

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Dec 22, 2013 Dee rated it really liked it

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The Light in the Ruins is very good historical fiction. It takes place around 1942-44 and 11 years later in Italy. It is also a murder mystery. The characters are well written and the story moves well. Chris does the change between time frames very well. The most intriguing part of the book is how the Italian people were pulled between the Partisans and the Nazis. Chris tells a compelling story.

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