![]() Did her actions stem from loneliness? Was her family's safety the driving force? Is all fair in love and in war? I also think some of Vivienne's thoughts and actions were contradictory and it will be interesting to discuss if these contradictions are from guilt. ![]() The most interesting discussion points will most likely revolve around the relationship between Vivienne and the German soldier she has an affair with. The book slows in places but is still a very good literary read. Margaret Leroy does an excellent job of humanizing the Germans while at the same time demonstrating their ability to torment and kill. Vivian is a strong woman, but also vulnerable and ends up having an affair with a German soldier. With a husband off fighting, the story focuses on Vivian, left behind to care for her two daughters and mother-in-law as German soldiers take up residence in the house next to hers. There's a tenseness and fear that suddenly and permanently envelopes even the most mundane activity and haunts the thoughts. ![]() It takes place during WWII on the island of Guernsey and vividly shows the effects of German occupation on the day-to-day life of those who remained. ![]() There is a strong sense of time and place in this beautifully written book. ![]()
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