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Again an interesting story about a family, with lots of ups and downs, Miss Plain was a very good story teller who makes you feel part of the story. The family story continues through the thirties on to the forties from the First World War to the second.
I love these stories about many years in a family. It has many ups & downs, love, murder, betrayal, courage. A page turner for sure.
I wish there were half-stars available because this one deserves 4.5 stars for sure. This was a re-read for me - I read it first back in 1988 or thereabouts, but honestly, I didn't remember much about it at all. (maybe this is old age creeping up on me?!) I love a good "family saga" and this one fits the bill perfectly. We follow the life and extended family of Paul Werner (a Jewish man from New York City) from 1920 until post WWII. There is a LOT of interesting history in this one about the beg...
Book three of the Werner family series returns to focusing on Paul as the central character. It is the years following WWI, Paul seems to step into a role of caring for his extended family. But then with the Stock Market crash, depression and the events in Europe as Hitler rises to prominence, there are even greater concerns. Can the Werner family find their place in the midst of struggles and tragedies? It has been about 2 1/2 years since I read volume 2 so I was struggling a bit at first to p
Would give this 3.5.Family saga in the old fashioned sense of the word. Reminds me of John OHara- Butterfield 8 etc. Lots of thinking about SEX but not much is described. A real page turner. The story of a secular Jewish family from 1920s to post WWII. Lots of family drama. Weird to have finished this when 45 is defending neo nazi and KKK. I enjoyed and will be the first 2 books in this series. This is a stand alone- not necessary to have read the prequels.
A novel about American Jews during WWII. The main character is Paul, but the story is told from multiple points of view. I really enjoyed reading it.
I read the first two books in this series years ago and enjoyed them, so when I found this one at a "free little library," I eagerly grabbed it. It starts great. Belva Plain was an excellent writer with really well-developed characters and complex, intertwined family plots. Can't say that I like main character Paul Werner and the way he jumps in and out of women's beds all the while holding his long-lost love Anna in his heart, but.... he still is an interesting character. The early part of the
The saga of a Jewish family with personal secrets & dramas. It's an easy read & takes place in New York & Europe during the 1920's up to & after WWII.
Suffer 1st loveThis was a great story of love and of loss. About a family and their connections with one another. This is a good read.
I just can’t put her books down. I love this series and can’t wait to read the rest! She writes about life so beautifully. All the struggles and happiness.
Wonderful story of families interwoven with the frightening history of Europe and America sounding much like today.
Historical family chronicle. Set between the wars. Recommend reading the series.
My Favorite Belva Plain
Don’t get the audible version. The narrator is terrible
Cant wait to read the rest.
