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A review by natreadthat
The Last Hours in Paris by Ruth Druart
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Happy Pub Day to Ruth Druart! 🇫🇷✨
After learning who her father really was, Josephine sets off to France to discover what she can from her estranged extended family. From there, we’re taken back to the end of WWII where we witness her mother falling in love with a German soldier, despite her hatred of the Nazis.
The story that evolves is one of love, loss, reclamation, sorrow, and hope. Not only did it pull at my heartstrings, it also plopped me right into the Parisian streets of WWII alongside the stark reminder of how war changes things both big and small.
Thank you Grand Central Publishing for the ARC!
After learning who her father really was, Josephine sets off to France to discover what she can from her estranged extended family. From there, we’re taken back to the end of WWII where we witness her mother falling in love with a German soldier, despite her hatred of the Nazis.
The story that evolves is one of love, loss, reclamation, sorrow, and hope. Not only did it pull at my heartstrings, it also plopped me right into the Parisian streets of WWII alongside the stark reminder of how war changes things both big and small.
Thank you Grand Central Publishing for the ARC!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Genocide, and Antisemitism