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Lovely War was an original and unique novel. It’s the story of two wartime romances narrated by the Greek Gods and Goddesses. I enjoyed the love stories and history behind each one.
This was s such a unique idea of telling a story through the Greek gods- Aphrodite, Ares, Apollo and Hades. The author describes the horrors of World War I while simultaneously carving out meaning of what is means to fall in love during these turbulent times. The imagery of the getaways to Paris is palpable. I appreciated the storyline of African American contributions in WWI while facing abhorrent racism from fellow soldiers. This is a well written book. The story never got boring and kept my a
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I loved this book from the very beginning. The writing and storytelling was so beautiful and unique. At times Berry’s descriptions were so lyrical and visual that I could see the scenes vividly. I also loved the story within a bigger story. It was a brilliant way to draw the reader in, especially for a young adult audience. I love historical fiction and learning more about WW1. I didn’t know about any details surrounding blacks serving in Europe at this time, so it was fascinating to learn about
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This is a fantastic Audiobook. The narration by the Gods and the inclusion of the music really brings this story to life. The narration is a full cast of incredible voices. I highly recommend this book!
Such a different way to read a book about war. I love the back and forth perspective and I love the realistic view of what war creates and takes away!!
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