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Review by
Jo L, Reviewer
Last One Home is quite uniquely told in a vivid and descriptive fashion. Pure and simple, I loved this story more than my words can express. From beginning to end, this book is filled with poignant passages that will forever be etched in my heart and soul.
Ryan is a gifted storyteller. She paints an extraordinary picture of this historical time period, the 1940’s. The manner in which she describes the bombing of Pearl Harbor and WWII overall, you feel you are sharing the experience with the characters.
It’s worth noting the central focus is on the lead character, Elizabeth also known as Lizzie. We learn early on she desires more than comfortable lifestyle of a 1940’s housewife. She wants to experience more from life and see the world. Enlisting in the Army Nurse Corp was her hope to fulfill that dream. This is written in a dual timeline. We are taken back to the 1940’s when Lizzie had her whole life and dreams ahead of her from the current year of 2018 where she struggles to remember those dreams.
The support characters, Everett (the love of Lizzie’s life), her father, brothers, deceased mother and her best friend to name a few add a wonderful richness to the story. I can’t say enough about this book. You’ll want to experience it for yourself.
5 Last One Home Stars!
Thank you to Shari J. Ryan, NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reading opportunity.
Ryan is a gifted storyteller. She paints an extraordinary picture of this historical time period, the 1940’s. The manner in which she describes the bombing of Pearl Harbor and WWII overall, you feel you are sharing the experience with the characters.
It’s worth noting the central focus is on the lead character, Elizabeth also known as Lizzie. We learn early on she desires more than comfortable lifestyle of a 1940’s housewife. She wants to experience more from life and see the world. Enlisting in the Army Nurse Corp was her hope to fulfill that dream. This is written in a dual timeline. We are taken back to the 1940’s when Lizzie had her whole life and dreams ahead of her from the current year of 2018 where she struggles to remember those dreams.
The support characters, Everett (the love of Lizzie’s life), her father, brothers, deceased mother and her best friend to name a few add a wonderful richness to the story. I can’t say enough about this book. You’ll want to experience it for yourself.
5 Last One Home Stars!
Thank you to Shari J. Ryan, NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reading opportunity.
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