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Name : | Susan F. |
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I had high hopes for this book at the outset but very quickly realized that the writing style was not to my liking. More of a historical account than a revealing look at the life of Cleopatra, this book was more of a recounting of the political upheavals of the period than a personal glimpse of the life of this queen. It never seemed to bring her vibrant character to life and frankly I was relieved to find myself at the end of the book. Maybe of interest for Roman history buffs but I didn't like it.
This book is not about plot so much as it is about character and a time that most of us do not remember. When letters were our lifeline to the outside world and the only way to contact our loved ones. Set in WWII, this transoceanic story contains a number of subplots, all of which intertwine through the postmistress of a sleepy east coast town. The characters are very well written and although it is historical fiction, depicts a turbulent time in the world's history with great care and depth. I wished there had been another chapter to tie up some of the loose ends but overall, a delight to read.
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