From Goodreads:
Two years have done little to ease
veterinarian Audra Hughes’s grief over her husband’s untimely death. Eager for
a fresh start, Audra plans to leave Portland for a new job in Philadelphia. Her
seven-year-old son, Jack, seems apprehensive about flying—but it’s just the
beginning of an anxiety that grows to consume him.
As Jack’s fears continue to
surface in recurring and violent nightmares, Audra hardly recognizes the
introverted boy he has become. Desperate, she traces snippets of information
unearthed in Jack’s dreams, leading her to Sean Malloy, a struggling US Army
veteran wounded in Afghanistan. Together they unravel a mystery dating back to
World War II, and uncover old family secrets that still have the strength to
wound—and perhaps, at last, to heal.
My Review:
I love
World War II stories. This had a different
twist on it, due to it being actually two stories. The story of
Audra/Jack and Vivian/Isaak/Gene.
Audra and Jack are present day.
Vivian/Isaak/Gene are World War II.
I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see how they all connected. I
had ideas and am happy to say that I did figure it out and loved how it worked
out.
Every
character in this book was true to life.
I found myself connecting to many of them. I cannot choose a favorite. Audra, as a single mom, was amazing. The time and devotion she gave to Jack made
her a star in my eyes. Vivian, from
World War II, kept me reading. I had to
know how she dealt with the rough times in her life and watch her enjoy the
great times. Isaak confused me. I wasn’t sure what to think of him. He seemed to take a lot from Vivian, but
didn’t seem to give her a lot back other than heart break. Gene was the man we all want. He promised Vivian he would take care of her
and then took that seriously, even when he wasn’t sure he still loved her.
This is a
book for everyone. There is romance,
history, and a mystery all mixed into a great story. I
believe that book clubs would love this book, as would the regular reader.
Purchase The Pieces We Keep
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i enjoyed reading your review. I enjoyed this book as well and will post a review on Thursday. Thanks for your review.
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