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Nov 10, 2020lianaherman rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I would love to see this book made into a movie. I listened to the audiobook and was mesmerized by the story of Stella Bain, an American nurse in WW 1 who has lost her memory, and is fighting to claim her life back. Beautiful ending.
Jul 25, 2017
During WWI, a London doctor and his wife find a “shell-shocked” American woman in their garden, with no memory of who she is, or how she got there.
Jan 30, 2017fegsantiago rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Movie-worthy!
Sep 29, 2015heinrij rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
An interesting book and a good mystery. I would rate it PG
Feb 23, 2015IV27HUjg rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Anita Shreve is always a good read. Her story line & writing flows so easily, keeping me interested.
Jun 18, 2014
A quiet yet powerful novel of a woman's experences during WWI. Attacked by her brutal husband she flees to the war and become an ambulance driver. Extreme experiences cause her to lose her memory which she eventually recovers with the help…
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Apr 28, 2014Jane60201 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A fast and pleasant read. The setting and story were very creative and unusual but toward the end it resolved in kind of a trite fashion.
Mar 28, 2014Bearwomyn rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A friend recommended this book. I cannot recall who but am pleased for it. A fast read, interesting. During WWI an American woman flees, or perhaps it is more appropriate to say escapes, the violent confines of her prison-like home and…
Feb 07, 2014pattyloucor67 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Anita Shreve is a master of words. This novel, set during WWI, tells of woman who has lost her memory. Found nearly dead in France, she takes a name (Stella Bain), an occupation (volunteer nurse and ambulance driver), and a mission…
Jan 10, 2014aggiefather rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed listening to this audiobook. The reader was very good. The story was interesting to me because I've always been curious about the Great War. Note:I was surprised that none of the professional reviewers "connected the dots"…
Dec 27, 2013mayfairlady rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Love the writing. Can always depend on a good story from Anita Shreve.
Dec 18, 2013wendybird rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I find Ms. Shreve's novels (previous include, "The pilot's wife", made into a film) like a wonderful warm bath with hot chocolate on the side - wonderfully written, clear and evocative, nicely drawn historical settings & characters. …