To me, AUTHORS are the true celebrities of the world. Thank you so mucch, Mackay! I love these sorts of historical literary novels – one learns so much …, Really excellent review – and thanks for writing it up so well … cheers and a very happy 2020 to you – Hilary. It is effectively divided into three parts, each one representative of a different country and time era in which Victor and Roser find themselves. And you better keep writing those reviews because you write them so well. A Long Petal of the Sea, written by Isabel Allende, was published by Ballantine Books on January 21, 2020. In writing my posts on female nobel prize winners for literature, I came to understand that one of the marks of a great writer is not only their literary ability to tell a story but that through their collection of writing they contribute to peace and speak candidly about the horrors of our world. I, too, enjoy historical fiction. Until the day he is denounced by a neighbour whom he had helped many times. Title Mary, thank you so much and it was a most interesting book to review and one I started a few times trying to decide which angle to take. BookBrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfiction—books that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Wishing you a lovely Christmas and a wonderful New Year! As for this book, it is incredible and the poetry introductions were inspired. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel Isabel Allende is a master story teller, blending history and fiction, painting a picture of a different time and place with masterful brush strokes, while writing characters and words that stay with the reader, long after we close the book. A Long Petal of the Sea, Isabel Allende's newest novel, tells us a story of exile, hope, and belonging. ❤. Thank you, Random House and Ballantine Books, for the gifted copy. As Roser and Victor’s mother are forced to join the half million refugees walking to France from Spain I felt deep shock. That means so much to me! This was just one book I couldn’t resist … truly stunning and I haven’t read anything quite like it for a long time! You write the best reviews and make it an easy decision to dive in and snatch up a book. We are currently reviewing your submission. We'll publish them on our site once we've reviewed them. A Long Petal Of The Sea by Isabel Allende was one of my most anticipated read for 2020, so much so I requested an ARC from Random House. The original version of the book is in Spanish but has now been translated into English by Nick Caistor and Amanda Hopkinson. Whilst Victor works in a bar to fund his medical training, Roser continues piano playing, increasingly at a higher level. Visitors can view some of BookBrowse for free. A LONG PETAL OF THE SEA. ( Log Out /  Thanks for sharing a compelling review of this book Annika. I’ve read several of Isabel’s books and been challenged by them, not finding them necessarily “easy” reads in content or style. I roller skate around cyberland LOL Happy weekend to you too! Thank you so much for sharing my review and you’re right, I’m not on FB! Very nice, Angela Looks like one I could learn much from.

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