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On a darkened platform, two destinies become entangled. Their choice will change the future in ways neither could have imagined…
A heartbreaking and emotional read based around WW2. Absolutely fantastic. I have no hesitation in giving this 5 stars *****’Overall, though, this is a wonderful novel. We get to know the main characters well enough to care about how things will turn out for them. The familial struggles that take place are extreme and heart-wrenching. You will definitely need some tissues at the ready by the time you reach the end. Druart offers, in addition, a thoughtful, sensitive, and moving look at the challenges people face when confronted by evil, and by impossible choices. It asks the question, “So, what would you do?” Wasn’t that collaboration? Pretending nothing had happened. The story is told in (mostly) two places and time periods, Spring 1944, during the German occupation of Paris, and 1953 in the USA and in France.
This book was beautiful – a book on love and courage demonstrated in different ways, showing that there is no one way to love or be brave. I was unable to stop reading *****’ As I was listening to the (excellent) audiobook, it took me a little time to follow the different narrations and understand who was who in relation to each other.Wow, a gripping debut novel set during the Nazi occupation of France and its aftermath which explores the sacrifices people are prepared to make for love. Outstanding, read it! Una novela con una primera mitad más light de lo que supuse por la sinopsis y un último 50% mucho más potente. Told from alternating perspectives, While Paris Slept reflects on the power of love, resilience, and courage when all seems lost. Exploring the strength of family ties, and what it really means to love someone unconditionally, this debut novel will capture your heart.
Yes, this was a very dark time in history but we are presented with a glimmer of hope,power of love, resilience, and courage.
Ruth Druart Press Reviews
Beautiful. Powerful. Luminous. Unforgettable. A stunning portrait of the brutality of war and the tenacity of love. In the tradition of Virginia Baily’s Early One Morning, M. L. Stedman’s The Light Between Oceans and Heather Morris’s The Tattooist of Auschwitz. While Paris Slept originates in Paris during the Second World War, moving on to both Paris and California in the 1950s. It is a harrowing and extremely moving tale of the horrors of war and the strength of parental love. It was a very emotional read that explores the many horrific consequences of war. Especially the way it affected lives many years after the war ended. I just couldn't picture how this story could end well because it felt like someone was going to get hurt. Alongside their story is another of love, a French Jewish couple who are captured and taken to Auschwitz. A decision made means they have a passion to survive but is that enough?... Read Full Review Veel tijd hebben ze niet om een beslissing te nemen…. De rest is hun verhaal en te lezen in dit mooie aangrijpende verhaal terwijl Parijs sliep!
People and personalities have always fascinated me, and I studied psychology at Leicester University. Creating characters of my own in novels allows me to explore what it means to be human, in particular, what drives some people. I like to put characters in difficult situations where their morality is tested, and then add a twist. Loved this book. Devoured the characters, marveled at the storyline and really didn't want it to end. So well written - highly recommend" - Advanced Copy Galley Reviewer A heartbreaking debut. The novel delves into eternal questions: How far will we go to protect our child? Is love holding tightly or letting go? A powerful and poignant debut from a brilliant and bold new novelist' Imogen Kealey, author of Liberation This book was beautiful - a book on love and courage demonstrated in different ways, showing that there is no one way to love or be brave. I was unable to stop reading *****'Both epic and intimate, this unexpected story had me completely and utterly enraptured. You'll have your heart in your mouth and tears on your cheeks as it reaches its rich, life-affirming conclusion' Louise Candlish
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