Far From Home

by Anne Bennett

Book by Bennett, Anne

Genres: Historical, War, Historical Fiction, World War II, Romance

496 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Tracey- Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good read with some very good characters !

[Olga S · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dear god this book was awfull! I couldn't finish it!! I mean soo boring!! Pfff

[Simone Harper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love books based in this era and this was not disappointing, great views from women of the time

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not really my cup of tea. The copy I had had several mistakes in it - for instance, Kate and Susie were wondering where Sally was, "I wonder where she is?" said Sally. Not exact wording, but illustrates my point. This happened several times. I really took to Sally and found her story incredibly sad, but just couldn't really take to the other characters and David came across as a bit dodgy to me, rather than loyal and loving. Maybe it's the type of book, I should just avoid the genre, but it took me ages to finish, and while bits were fascinating and the story itself wasn't badly written, i'll be pleased to move on.

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not sure where I picked this novel up from but as I'm trying to make space in my home thought I should try tackle them in alphabetical author surname order and this book was next on my list.

I haven't read much historical fiction/regional sagas before but this was a nice tale of two sisters Kate and Sally from Ireland. Kate moves to Birmingham following her friend Susie's plans for work in the big city and she is soon followed by 16 year old Sally.

The story follows the lives of the three girls as they try and eek out a living in 1939's Birmingham, finding jobs and falling in love. When war hits the girls lives are thrown into turmoil.

I really enjoyed the historic references in this book about the bombings, Anderson shelters and rationing, etc. I thought the introduction of a new character Helen right near the end of the story was completely unnecessary and confusing.

A nice historical fiction story with great description and setting but perhaps a bit of a random story ending based on the previous 400+ pages of the story

[Chitra Mohan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice and smooth read.

[LINDA HADDOCK · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anne Bennett

Amazing story as always from Anne Bennett.. Highly recommend. Historical novel of war and romance. With an amazing ending. A must read

[Bernie Morris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very much enjoyed this wartime romance set in Birmingham where I was born. Kate Munroe could have been my mother who left Ireland to work in Birmingham during the war, so I related strongly to the places mentioned, especially Colmore and The Bullring. Anne BennettI still have some of my mother's ARP buttons.

[eleah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I see a hyperindependent woman when I see one: Kate Monroe. The anguished relationship with her mother takes a lot. Because of that rs, she constantly seeking for her purpose somewhere far, far from a town that locks her up. Nevertheless, Birmingham really brings out the different version of her that she couldn't express in her previous home.

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed the story and the historical side of it too.

[Trish Feeney · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love all of Anne Bennett's books and this didn't disappoint.

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story until the last 2 chapters when the story took a twist but I didn't feel it finished right but the story was a lovely

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good, although I would say a little artistic licence has been used in the last part of the book.

[Gwyn Owens · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good WW2 read with a happy ending.

[Sandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy read at bedtime.