First of all, it was so refreshing to read a new book written for adults that did not include sex, swearing or agenda-driven themes.
Grace and her best friend Viv have dreamed of living in London since they were young. When they arrive, however, their ideals dissipate as Hitler and his forces bomb the city. Grace begins working in a disarrayed bookshop with a grumpy employer. She doesn't even like to read. The war not only changes London's landscape but also transforms her in a myriad of ways.
History and tidbits about London and the war are woven unobtrusively. I loved the setting of a bookshop and inclusion of actual book titles throughout the story. Grace begins a romantic relationship with a man but their relationship is not the center of the story. The focus is on how the people of London unite together as they endure interminable bombings and hardship.
A "lighter" read when considering sentence structure/ease of reading/brain power required!
*Highly recommend. I can even recommend this book to teenagers! (Heads up for younger readers-some characters die, Grace and Viv dance one night at a hotel and buy an alcoholic drink-they don't become drunk)
-Borrowed from the library.
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