Lovely War

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Read the novel New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network Kate Quinn called easily one of the best novels I have read all year A critically acclaimed, multi layered romance set in the perilous days of World Wars I and II, where gods hold the fates and the hearts of four mortals in their hands.They are Hazel, James, Aubrey, and Colette A classical pianist from London, a British would be architect turned soldier, a Harlem born ragtime genius in the U.S Army, and a Belgian orphan with a gorgeous voice and a devastating past Their story, as told by goddess Aphrodite, who must spin the tale or face judgment on Mount Olympus, is filled with hope and heartbreak, prejudice and passion, and reveals that, though War is a formidable force, it s no match for the transcendent power of Love.Hailed by critics, Lovely War has received seven starred reviews and is an indie bestseller Author Julie Berry has been called a modern master of historical fiction by Bookpage and a celestially inspired storyteller by the New York Times, and Lovely War is truly her masterwork. Best Read Kindle ePUB Lovely War author Julie Berry – kino-fada.fr me, screaming from an oversized megaphone NOT TO DICTATE ANYONE S LIFE BUT THIS BOOK BRAIDS TOGETHER TWO LOVE STORIES SET IN WWI AND IT S NARRATED BY GREEK GODS AND YOU GUYS NEED TO ADD IT TO YOUR TBRI cried at least 7 separate times while reading this book The four central characters are all endearing and lovely, and I was deeply touched by the humanity and hope that leaked during a tragic period of history, and the relationship between love and war Huge props to Berry for incorporating the perspectives of black soldiers with such care and poignancy while giving Aubrey so much personality While the romance does develop quickly, I still found the book to be charming and heart wrenching I cried at least 7 separate times while reading this book The four central characters are all endearing and lovely, and I was deeply touched by the humanity and hope that leaked during a tragic period of history, and the relationship between love and war Huge props to Berry for incorporating the perspectives of black soldiers with such care and poignancy while giving Aubrey so much personality While the romance does develop qui...I love this book desperately I did write it, so the possibility of bias is real I can t wait to share it with the world The year plus I spent researching, writing, and revising it was intense, and harrowing at times, but I m thrilled with where we landed Here s hoping you enjoy it, too Hazel, a pianist, and James, a builder turned soldier, meet at a London dance in late 1917, on the eve of his departure for the trenches of World War I Aubrey, a Harlem ragtime musician, and Colette, a I love this book desperately I did write it, so the possibility of bias is real I can t wait to share it with the world The year plus I spent researching, writing, and revising it was intense, and harrowing at times, but I m thrilled with where we landed Here s hoping you enjoy it, too Hazel, a pianist, and James, a builder turned soldier, meet at a London dance in late 1917, on the eve of his departure for the trenches of World War I Aubrey, a Harlem ragtime musician, and Colette, a Belgian refugee who has lost everything to the war, meet in a YMCA relief hut at the American training base at Saint Nazaire, France Aphrodite and Ares meet for a secret tryst in a Manhattan hotel room, only to be caught and exposed by Hephaestus, the goddess of love s jealous husband Aphrodite, as the defendant in a mock courtroom trial, spins the intertwined stories of both pairs of star crossed lovers in a plea to soften her husband s anger With additional test...An unbelievably charming book The sections with the Greek gods are pitched for a YA audience, but the rest of the book straddles YA and Adult beautifully, telling a story that s warm and tense and lovingly crafted At times not even my cold, cold heart could keep me from sighing Highly recommended.Julie Berry pens an utter delight in LOVELY WAR, an effervescent confection of a novel filled with humor, tragedy, romance, and myth Four lovers meet in the chaos and terror of World War I a shy English pianist, a gentle architect turned sharpshooter, a French singer scarred by German atrocities, and a brash musician bound for one of the all African American regiments heading overseas Hovering over this love struck war bound quartet is the goddess of love herself, trying to ensure them happy Julie Berry pens an utter delight in LOVELY WAR, an effervescent confection of a novel filled with humor, tragedy, romance, and myth Four lovers meet in the chaos and terror of World War I a shy English pianist, a gentle architect turned sharpshooter, a French singer scarred by German atrocities, and a brash musician bound for one of the all African American regiments heading overseas Hovering over this love struck war bound...I m blown away by how amazing this book truly is It sthan a romance,than a war book,than racial division This book is everything and the writing was done with such grace, compassion, anger, and love The characters even the side characters, I loved them all and felt for them deeply This book had me laughing, feeling giddy, heartbroken and weeping, also felt such love and sympathy for the time and people the Great War affected I learned so muchabout this war than any I m blown away by how amazing this book truly is It sthan a romance,than a war book,than racial division This book is everything and the writing ...5 starsThe Lovely War is truly nothing short of perfect.I feel a little dim being that I am at something like a loss for words but that is how finishing this book made me feel I ve not read a book in a long time that felt like the most perfect picture of hope and longing and darkness and light.The Lovely War is a brilliant depiction of historical fiction with a pinch of greek mythology Aphrodite has been caught in an affair and is demanded an explanation by her husband, Hephaestus, in the 5 starsThe Lovely War is truly nothing short of perfect.I feel a little dim being that I am at something like a loss for words but that is how finishing this book made me feel I ve not read a book in a long time that felt like the most perfect picture of hope and longing and darkness and light.The Lovely War is...Someone liked my review for this book and I realized I never said anything about it, which is absurd since it s still the best book I read this year so far This is a world war 1 love story told from the perspectives of Aphrodite the goddess of love , Ares war and Hades death As you can imagine, I was a little stressed when Hades was on scene This was so phenomenal From the writing style, to the plot, to the characters, to the story, I loved it all So much innocence and ...Read this if you like historical fiction specifically WWI adorable romance multiple storylines soft bois greek mythologyThis was a delightful treat Y all need to stop sleeping on Julie Berry Read this if you like historical fiction specifically WWI adorable romance multiple story...For other fun bookish stuff, visit my blog This is one of those books with a cover that just called to me It s also one of those covers embracing the white uppercase sans serif with stuff over it trend But still, I went into Lovely War a bit trepidatious I m not the biggest historical fiction fan, and I spent a good portion of my time in school history classes daydreaming about being elsewhere.Well, there was no reason to fear this book swept me off my feet in a major way I d heard someFor other fun bookish stuff, visit my blog This is one of those books with a cover tha...

Lovely War
  • 23 November 2018
  • Audio CD
  • 1984838261
  • Julie Berry
  • Lovely War