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Song of the Skylark
Lizzie has an unfortunate knack for attracting bad luck, but this time she's hit the jackpot. Losing her heart to her boss at the radio station where she works leads directly to losing her job, and with no money in the bank she's forced to swallow her pride and return home to her parents. As if that wasn't bad enough, her mother finds her work at the local care home for the elderly, and it's there that Lizzie meets Mrs Dallimore. In her nineties, Mrs Dallimore also finds herself in a situation which she's reluctantly coming to terms with. Old age has finally caught up with her, and with her life drawing to a close she gives in to the temptation to relive the past by sharing it with Lizzie. She tells Lizzie of the day when, as a young girl, and shortly before the outbreak of World War II, she left her home in America to cross the Atlantic to England where she hoped to meet her English grandparents for the first time. At best she hoped for a family reconciliation, but before long her visit turned into so much more. As Lizzie listens to Mrs Dallimore's story, she begins to realize that she's not the only person to attract bad luck, or make mistakes, and maybe things aren't so bad for her after all . . .
464 pages, Paperback
First published February 11, 2016
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Erica James
55 books1,059 followersWith an insatiable appetite for other people's business, Erica James will readily strike up conversation with strangers in the hope of unearthing a useful gem for her writing. She finds it the best way to write authentic characters for her novels, although her two grown-up sons claim they will never recover from a childhood spent in a perpetual state of embarrassment at their mother's compulsion.
The author of nineteen bestselling novels, and the winner of the 2006 Romantic Novel of the Year Award, Erica divides her time between Suffolk and Lake Como in Italy.
The author of nineteen bestselling novels, and the winner of the 2006 Romantic Novel of the Year Award, Erica divides her time between Suffolk and Lake Como in Italy.
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May 13, 2018
My jealousy of British readers and the awesome books they trip over daily has reached a new height after this one. What a sweet, lovely book. Beautifully narrated. I'm glad I found this one. It's a little-known (to us Yanks, at least) Audible gem. 5 stars.
March 12, 2016
This is a really enjoyable read told in two different time frames. In the present day we have Lizzie, just returned to her parents’ home in Suffolk to lick her wounds after losing her job when her relationship with her boss is discovered. When her mother decides it would do her good to spend some time volunteering as a befriender in a local nursing home she is initially reluctant, but when she arrives there she forges a special friendship with one of the residents, Clarissa, which will help her realise that although she may have suffered a run of bad luck, she need not let that luck define the rest of her life.
As Clarissa tells her extraordinary life story to Lizzie we are transported back in time to World War II in Suffolk and I really loved these sections of the story. The era, the setting and the characters really came to life in a story of love and loss that was quite a wrench to leave whenever we returned to the present time. I have to say that I did prefer Clarissa’s story to that of Lizzie. I think that is because, certainly at first, I didn’t really take to Lizzie. She has always been a little bit indulged by her parents and her twin brother Luke but it was her gullibility and naivete that made me want to shake some sense into her. At times, I could well understand why her sister in law Ingrid had such a scathing opinion of her. As her character developed during the course of the story she did, however, grow on me.
All in all this is a thoroughly enjoyable read about love, loss and family dynamics. I received an advance review copy from the publisher via Netgalley in return for a review.
As Clarissa tells her extraordinary life story to Lizzie we are transported back in time to World War II in Suffolk and I really loved these sections of the story. The era, the setting and the characters really came to life in a story of love and loss that was quite a wrench to leave whenever we returned to the present time. I have to say that I did prefer Clarissa’s story to that of Lizzie. I think that is because, certainly at first, I didn’t really take to Lizzie. She has always been a little bit indulged by her parents and her twin brother Luke but it was her gullibility and naivete that made me want to shake some sense into her. At times, I could well understand why her sister in law Ingrid had such a scathing opinion of her. As her character developed during the course of the story she did, however, grow on me.
All in all this is a thoroughly enjoyable read about love, loss and family dynamics. I received an advance review copy from the publisher via Netgalley in return for a review.
March 27, 2016
4.5*
Lizzie has always been a worry to her parents. Unlike her brother, who is far more sensible and settled with his own family, Lizzie has always been a magnet for trouble. When she moves back in with her parents after losing her job at a radio station, her actions have repercussions for her family too. To occupy her time whilst she looks for another job, Lizzie’s mother ‘volunteers’ her for part time work at a local nursing home. This is where Lizzie meets 95 year old Clarissa Dallimore and where their stories begin.
Clarissa hasn't had the luckiest of times either. She first came to England in 1939 as a 19 year old following the death of her parents. She sailed from America and whilst on her journey became friends with three other young people, one a very glamorous and outgoing young movie star, who would all play a very important part in her life. When she first arrives in England she seeks out her grandparents. They were estranged from Clarissa’s parents and Clarissa has never met them. When events conspire to make her remain at their large house in Suffolk, she forges a new life for herself and her story takes us up to and through the Second World War.
I was completely captivated by Clarissa's story and really didn’t want it to come to an end. She had led a fascinating life and had encountered both happiness and tragedy but it was her character that shone through. She was naturally caring but despite her youth she had an inner strength with a strong sense of responsibility and justice and persuaded her grandparents, who could be difficult and set in their ways, to take in others who had found their lives and families torn apart by events in pre-war Germany.
Clarissa’s story was occasionally interrupted by Lizzie trying to sort out her life. It wasn’t just Lizzie having to deal with issues, her parents were dealing with the fallout from her broken relationships and her brother was also having his own marital problems. One ray of light in Lizzie’s life was her friendship with Jed, formerly a city banker but due to family circumstances, was now working as a gardener at the nursing home.
As the two women get to know each other, Lizzie becomes entranced by Clarissa's life story and both women find they have gained something special from their friendship. Clarissa needed to recollect and share her memories whilst she could still remember and following their conversations, Lizzie reconsiders her own life and prepares to make some changes.
As it got near to the end of the story and I saw how few pages were left, I was a little concerned that the story would all be about Clarissa. Whilst I did prefer the historical side of the story, I was keen to know what decisions Lizzie would make and what the outcome would be to her family’s problems. I needn’t have worried, Lizzie and her family had their own conclusion.
Song of the Skylark is a heart-warming and beautifully written story of friendship, love and loss. All the characters, both past and present are so well drawn and there is a wonderful sense of time and place, especially with Clarissa’s story. I very much enjoyed it and would wholeheartedly recommend it.
Lizzie has always been a worry to her parents. Unlike her brother, who is far more sensible and settled with his own family, Lizzie has always been a magnet for trouble. When she moves back in with her parents after losing her job at a radio station, her actions have repercussions for her family too. To occupy her time whilst she looks for another job, Lizzie’s mother ‘volunteers’ her for part time work at a local nursing home. This is where Lizzie meets 95 year old Clarissa Dallimore and where their stories begin.
Clarissa hasn't had the luckiest of times either. She first came to England in 1939 as a 19 year old following the death of her parents. She sailed from America and whilst on her journey became friends with three other young people, one a very glamorous and outgoing young movie star, who would all play a very important part in her life. When she first arrives in England she seeks out her grandparents. They were estranged from Clarissa’s parents and Clarissa has never met them. When events conspire to make her remain at their large house in Suffolk, she forges a new life for herself and her story takes us up to and through the Second World War.
I was completely captivated by Clarissa's story and really didn’t want it to come to an end. She had led a fascinating life and had encountered both happiness and tragedy but it was her character that shone through. She was naturally caring but despite her youth she had an inner strength with a strong sense of responsibility and justice and persuaded her grandparents, who could be difficult and set in their ways, to take in others who had found their lives and families torn apart by events in pre-war Germany.
Clarissa’s story was occasionally interrupted by Lizzie trying to sort out her life. It wasn’t just Lizzie having to deal with issues, her parents were dealing with the fallout from her broken relationships and her brother was also having his own marital problems. One ray of light in Lizzie’s life was her friendship with Jed, formerly a city banker but due to family circumstances, was now working as a gardener at the nursing home.
As the two women get to know each other, Lizzie becomes entranced by Clarissa's life story and both women find they have gained something special from their friendship. Clarissa needed to recollect and share her memories whilst she could still remember and following their conversations, Lizzie reconsiders her own life and prepares to make some changes.
As it got near to the end of the story and I saw how few pages were left, I was a little concerned that the story would all be about Clarissa. Whilst I did prefer the historical side of the story, I was keen to know what decisions Lizzie would make and what the outcome would be to her family’s problems. I needn’t have worried, Lizzie and her family had their own conclusion.
Song of the Skylark is a heart-warming and beautifully written story of friendship, love and loss. All the characters, both past and present are so well drawn and there is a wonderful sense of time and place, especially with Clarissa’s story. I very much enjoyed it and would wholeheartedly recommend it.
October 25, 2016
This was set in two time zones with both stories being great but it was Clarissa's story that I loved. A lovely book.
December 17, 2020
2.5 stars. An unoriginal romance with a historical thread woven in. I enjoyed the historical thread, Clarissa Dallimore's story, which was set during WWII, but Lizzie's present day story didn't do anything for me. I only finished this book because I wanted to find out how Clarissa's story ended. Still, it was a pleasant light read .
December 27, 2016
Lizzie has messed things up. She fell in love with her boss and has lost her job because of it. She's living with her parents again and has to start over. She isn't the most lucky person in the world. She often makes mistakes and a lot of things tend to go wrong in her life. Her mother encourages her to take a job in a retirement home. It's voluntary and it gives Lizzie something to do and it might teach her something as well. There Lizzy meets Mrs Dallimore. Lizzie loves spending time with the old woman and she has an interesting story to tell.
Clarissa Dallimore moves to England just before the start of the Second World War. She wants to get to know her grandparents. She spent most of her childhood in America and is ready for a change. She feels right at home, living in a countryside village with people she loves. It's a terrible time and in just a few years many things will happen that will change her forever. Lizzie often forgets where she is and what she's doing because Mrs Dallimore is such a good story teller and they form a close friendship. They have many things in common and they have a lot to offer each other while they're both going through a difficult time...
Song of the Skylark is a fascinating and moving story about a beautiful friendship between a young woman and an old lady. It's set in the past and the future and the two stories are both amazing. I loved both Lizzie and Clarissa. They know what it is to attract bad luck, but life also offers them many opportunities. There are highs and lows. Clarissa has lived a difficult life, but she's very strong. She's a truly remarkable woman and I greatly admired her. I love it when a main character impresses me that much. Lizzie is sweet and gentle. She doesn't always make the right choices, but she has a big heart and she has so much love to give. That's also how she approaches her new friendship, with her whole heart.
Song of the Skylark is special. It's a unique story about all kinds of relationships. What they have in common is a huge amount of love. It's such a wonderful, touching topic. There's a lot of sadness, but there's also plenty of hope. The number of different emotions and numerous deep layers are making the story complete. This novel really surprised me, it's original and so well written. I know exactly how it feels to have a deep connection with a special old lady and I recognized a lot in the story. It's pure and real. I fell head over heels in love with this fantastic heartwarming novel.
Clarissa Dallimore moves to England just before the start of the Second World War. She wants to get to know her grandparents. She spent most of her childhood in America and is ready for a change. She feels right at home, living in a countryside village with people she loves. It's a terrible time and in just a few years many things will happen that will change her forever. Lizzie often forgets where she is and what she's doing because Mrs Dallimore is such a good story teller and they form a close friendship. They have many things in common and they have a lot to offer each other while they're both going through a difficult time...
Song of the Skylark is a fascinating and moving story about a beautiful friendship between a young woman and an old lady. It's set in the past and the future and the two stories are both amazing. I loved both Lizzie and Clarissa. They know what it is to attract bad luck, but life also offers them many opportunities. There are highs and lows. Clarissa has lived a difficult life, but she's very strong. She's a truly remarkable woman and I greatly admired her. I love it when a main character impresses me that much. Lizzie is sweet and gentle. She doesn't always make the right choices, but she has a big heart and she has so much love to give. That's also how she approaches her new friendship, with her whole heart.
Song of the Skylark is special. It's a unique story about all kinds of relationships. What they have in common is a huge amount of love. It's such a wonderful, touching topic. There's a lot of sadness, but there's also plenty of hope. The number of different emotions and numerous deep layers are making the story complete. This novel really surprised me, it's original and so well written. I know exactly how it feels to have a deep connection with a special old lady and I recognized a lot in the story. It's pure and real. I fell head over heels in love with this fantastic heartwarming novel.
April 12, 2017
This was such a beautiful story. I couldn't put it down and couldn't wait to read more.
When Lizzie loses her job after having a relationship with the boss she returns home to her parents. Her mum arranges for her to volunteer at a local nursing home. Although she isn't keen she goes along and finds the people there fascinating. She has a special affinity with Clarissa and the book takes the form of two stories, present day and Clarissa's early life.
Lizzie eagerly awaits the next instalment and finds herself getting over heartbreak but finding great pleasure in new friendships.
The relationship between the two is really special and you can just feel the warmth around them. Clarissa's story is fascinating and you find yourself eager to hear the next instalment, alongside Lizzie.
It is lovely to see how Lizzie's new life opens her eyes to the way she sees the world and her relationships with others. The setting is so lovely- you can imagine the village life and all the locals.
With many thanks to Net Galley and the publishers for the chance to read this one in exchange for an honest review.
When Lizzie loses her job after having a relationship with the boss she returns home to her parents. Her mum arranges for her to volunteer at a local nursing home. Although she isn't keen she goes along and finds the people there fascinating. She has a special affinity with Clarissa and the book takes the form of two stories, present day and Clarissa's early life.
Lizzie eagerly awaits the next instalment and finds herself getting over heartbreak but finding great pleasure in new friendships.
The relationship between the two is really special and you can just feel the warmth around them. Clarissa's story is fascinating and you find yourself eager to hear the next instalment, alongside Lizzie.
It is lovely to see how Lizzie's new life opens her eyes to the way she sees the world and her relationships with others. The setting is so lovely- you can imagine the village life and all the locals.
With many thanks to Net Galley and the publishers for the chance to read this one in exchange for an honest review.
September 14, 2017
What a lovely read this was. Going between past and present....Clarissa and Lizzie, years apart in age but are brought together when Lizzie's mother gets her to volunteer at the care home she helps works at.
Lizzie befriends Clarissa (95) and she begins to ask Clarissa about her past. She opens up and there the tale begins of how she sailed from America over to the UK at the age of 19 and how she made friends on board with Artie, Ellis, Effie, Betty. Once she arrives in England she seeks out her grandparents and there she stays. Her life totally different to what she has left and takes us up to and through WWII. She persuades her grandparents to take in two young boys torn apart from their parents due to the war. Clarissa remembers all the details of their lives through this trying time and how she still kept in touch with her friends she made. Everyone struggles through war time and not without love and losses, but they find strength to carry on.
Lizzie has her problems too, but through her friendship with Clarissa she begins to see the error of her ways with guidance from her new friend. She comes to see that her future may take a different route and a more steady paced lifestyle could be just what she needs. Her family are there for support and she is loving helping out with her nephew, Freddie.
I loved all the characters and the friendship of young and old was gently merged and became very special to both. The ending was inevitable but done in a very touching way and brought a tear to my eye. There were no loose ends as Lizzie and family had their own neat conclusion.
Lizzie befriends Clarissa (95) and she begins to ask Clarissa about her past. She opens up and there the tale begins of how she sailed from America over to the UK at the age of 19 and how she made friends on board with Artie, Ellis, Effie, Betty. Once she arrives in England she seeks out her grandparents and there she stays. Her life totally different to what she has left and takes us up to and through WWII. She persuades her grandparents to take in two young boys torn apart from their parents due to the war. Clarissa remembers all the details of their lives through this trying time and how she still kept in touch with her friends she made. Everyone struggles through war time and not without love and losses, but they find strength to carry on.
Lizzie has her problems too, but through her friendship with Clarissa she begins to see the error of her ways with guidance from her new friend. She comes to see that her future may take a different route and a more steady paced lifestyle could be just what she needs. Her family are there for support and she is loving helping out with her nephew, Freddie.
I loved all the characters and the friendship of young and old was gently merged and became very special to both. The ending was inevitable but done in a very touching way and brought a tear to my eye. There were no loose ends as Lizzie and family had their own neat conclusion.
September 30, 2016
I loved this book! This book is set in the current time based on Lizzie who has just been sacked due to indiscretions at work, and goes to work voluntarily in an old people's home where one resident tells Lizzie her story of what happened to her before, during and just after the Second World War. I loved the back story and there were moments which brought me to tears on more than one occasion! This story had a dramatic effect on Lizzie and as a result changes were made in her life. A recommended read!
December 15, 2017
Het was al even geleden dat ik een roman las. Meestal ben ik van de thrillers maar zo af en toe ter afwisseling wil ik wel eens een roman oppakken. Zo ook met 'een onverwachte wending' en jeetje zeg...wat een prachtig mooi verhaal is dit! Het boek bevat twee verhaallijnen die samenkomen doordat de oude mevrouw Dallimore haar verhaal verteld aan Lizzie. Lizzie op haar beurt kent de nodige ellende in het leven en vind afleiding bij het mooie verhaal van de oude vrouw. Echt ik had nog nooit wat gelezen van Erica James maar dat ga ik na het lezen van dit boek zeker meer doen.
April 4, 2016
What an amazing read, this book made me laugh, and made me cry, as Mrs Dallimore tells Lizzie of her loves and losses, during the Second World War. Erica James has a way of writing, that I don't want to put her books down, but I also don't want them to finish, I just feel I want more of both their stories.
May 12, 2016
You can always count on Erica James for a nice little story.
July 10, 2017
My Second Book Bu Erica James And Again Set In WWII. She Is Fast Becoming One Of My Favourite Authors, Having Me Smiling And Crying Within A Matter Of Pages. Lovely Characters Who I Latched On To And Always Wanted To Know More About. I Did Feel That This Book Could've Gone On For Longer To Tie Up A Few Loose Ends But That A Great Author, Leaving The Reader Wanting More.
January 14, 2021
Прекрасна история за саможертвата на едно младо момиче ,Клариса, по време на ВСВ,за загубите и за силата да продължиш.Страхотни персонажи - влюбих се в зелените очи на Елис,обикнах Арти заради неговата всеотдайност и се позабавлявах със щурата Ефи.
August 27, 2018
I'm afraid I was disappointed by this novel, compared to some early Erica James novels that I'd read. This one fell squarely into the sentimental (verging on schmaltzy) chick lit category without much further depth to it. I always wish that any author who uses two time periods in their novels would take care that each of them merits their own place (and preferably have a stronger connection to each other that perhaps brings things together full circle). The present day story was very weak - revolving around the immature, carefree, overly-cossetted and self-absorbed (rather than selfish) Lizzie. Frankly I found Ingrid by the far the most interesting character out of all the present day ones. It certainly wasn't a storyline that would have stood up to much by itself. But in fact it did really just feel like the mechanism by which to intersperse Clarissa's story (and by doing so, only have to tell the most interesting bits and not have to hang it together with too much in the way of a stronger plot). While the historic element of Clarissa's life was the most interesting part of this book, it still was rather insubstantial. A rich girl who has a fun time on a cruise liner journey from America to England in the late 30s, then gets through WWII living in a remote rural village in Suffolk and without much physical hardship by all accounts (despite the storyline seeing many people she knows dying as a result of the war in some way, but all dealt with in a fairly passing superficial mention). It all felt quite detached from the harsh realities of WWII for some reason. Her character certainly could've been more strong willed, intelligent and 'involved'; instead I felt that Clarissa was fairly passive in many ways, succumbing to circumstances rather than making her own way. The ending felt like a balloon gently deflating, and came as something of a relief.
March 24, 2016
I received a copy of Song of the Skylark from Hachette New Zealand to review. When I first read the synopsis of this I really wanted to know Mrs Dallimore’s story.
This book is told in multiple perspectives, Lizzie and her family and also Mrs Dallimore, or
Clarissa, when she tells Lizzie about her past.
While I was reading about Clarissa’s past I kept forgetting that there was another story
being told in this book. I was so drawn into her world that I forgot Lizzie and her problems completely. Clarissa was an amazing character and her story was so interesting and full of engaging and funny people but at the same time so sad. I also loved her as Mrs Dallimore too with her sense of humor and meddling in Lizzie’s life.
Lizzie and her family were entertaining too. The only one that annoyed me was Ingrid. The way she treated everyone around her as incompetent and kept calling Lizzie ‘girl’ in her head when they were around the same age was so frustrating. By the end of the book I knew why she was like that. I think if the story went on a little longer I may have grown to like her but it was just too late.
The way Erica blended historic and contemporary was flawless and I was hooked from the very beginning. I didn’t want to put this down until I’d gotten all of Clarissa’s story. I liked the ending too. How it had possibility and wasn’t all wrapped up in a nice little bow. Not the possibility of a sequel but sometimes things need to be left to the reader’s to make their own minds up. It wasn’t an open ending, things were resolved, but it wasn’t all tied up. That doesn’t make much sense. Guess you’ll just have to read the book and see what I mean ;)
This book is told in multiple perspectives, Lizzie and her family and also Mrs Dallimore, or
Clarissa, when she tells Lizzie about her past.
While I was reading about Clarissa’s past I kept forgetting that there was another story
being told in this book. I was so drawn into her world that I forgot Lizzie and her problems completely. Clarissa was an amazing character and her story was so interesting and full of engaging and funny people but at the same time so sad. I also loved her as Mrs Dallimore too with her sense of humor and meddling in Lizzie’s life.
Lizzie and her family were entertaining too. The only one that annoyed me was Ingrid. The way she treated everyone around her as incompetent and kept calling Lizzie ‘girl’ in her head when they were around the same age was so frustrating. By the end of the book I knew why she was like that. I think if the story went on a little longer I may have grown to like her but it was just too late.
The way Erica blended historic and contemporary was flawless and I was hooked from the very beginning. I didn’t want to put this down until I’d gotten all of Clarissa’s story. I liked the ending too. How it had possibility and wasn’t all wrapped up in a nice little bow. Not the possibility of a sequel but sometimes things need to be left to the reader’s to make their own minds up. It wasn’t an open ending, things were resolved, but it wasn’t all tied up. That doesn’t make much sense. Guess you’ll just have to read the book and see what I mean ;)
August 28, 2017
This has been a powerful , emotive and at times heart-rending read. I've cried for so many characters - Leon , Ellis ( who I adored) and especially the remarkable and admirable Clarissa..
I loved the time of Clarissa , Artie , Ellis , Effie during the war , but it also ringed true how so many life's were lost when they had so much to live for.
Erica James's writing has been a joy to read , and I think Song of the Skylark will be my favourite of her books.
I loved the time of Clarissa , Artie , Ellis , Effie during the war , but it also ringed true how so many life's were lost when they had so much to live for.
Erica James's writing has been a joy to read , and I think Song of the Skylark will be my favourite of her books.
May 28, 2016
A nice easy read with good characterization that cleverly switches from the present day problems of Lizzie and the interesting life story of Clarissa, now an elderly lady in a care home. Compelling, sad and uplifting all at the same time...
September 24, 2016
The most beautiful story...enjoyed every bit of this book.
Set between modern day & war years the tale of how the war affected the life of Clarissa & her friends...highly recommend.
My fave book by Erica James so far!
Set between modern day & war years the tale of how the war affected the life of Clarissa & her friends...highly recommend.
My fave book by Erica James so far!
February 4, 2019
Leeservaring Een onverwachte wending van Erica James
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En weer heb ik kunnen genieten van een boek van Erica James
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Samenvatting. De onfortuinlijke Lizzie ziet zich na haar ontslag gedwongen terug te verhuizen naar haar ouderlijk huis. Haar moeder regelt voor Lizzie een tijdelijke baan in een verpleegtehuis. Daar treft ze mevrouw Dallimore.
Clarissa Dallimore deelt met Lizzie het verhaal van haar jeugd, haar spontane reis van Amerika naar Engeland om haar familie te zoeken, het uitbreken van WO2 en haar door de oorlog onmogelijk gemaakte liefde. Dankzij mevrouw Dallimore ontdekt Lizzie dat het nooit te laat is om opnieuw te beginnen.
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Het is een mooi verhaal. Maar ik miste wel de diepgang. Er gebeurt heel veel maar er is weinig ruimte over voor het verdriet. En juist dat is veelvuldig aanwezig in het verhaal.
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Neemt niet weg dat dit een mooi boek is vol met hoop en liefde.
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En weer heb ik kunnen genieten van een boek van Erica James
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Samenvatting. De onfortuinlijke Lizzie ziet zich na haar ontslag gedwongen terug te verhuizen naar haar ouderlijk huis. Haar moeder regelt voor Lizzie een tijdelijke baan in een verpleegtehuis. Daar treft ze mevrouw Dallimore.
Clarissa Dallimore deelt met Lizzie het verhaal van haar jeugd, haar spontane reis van Amerika naar Engeland om haar familie te zoeken, het uitbreken van WO2 en haar door de oorlog onmogelijk gemaakte liefde. Dankzij mevrouw Dallimore ontdekt Lizzie dat het nooit te laat is om opnieuw te beginnen.
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Het is een mooi verhaal. Maar ik miste wel de diepgang. Er gebeurt heel veel maar er is weinig ruimte over voor het verdriet. En juist dat is veelvuldig aanwezig in het verhaal.
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Neemt niet weg dat dit een mooi boek is vol met hoop en liefde.
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May 22, 2022
Въпреки, че тази година прочетох доста книги, които оцених с 5 звезди, тази определено ще остане за дълго в съзнанието ми. Освен прекрасното име "Песента на чучулигата", плътно изградените образи и интересните две вплетени истории, тази книга ми донесе и едно топло чувство в сърцето, което говори, че все още изящният стил на писане не е изчезнал.
Звучността на речта в тези малко повече от 300 страници наистина ме изненада и смея да твърдя, че скоро не ми се беше случвало да прочета творба, при това на непознат до момента автор, на един дъх!
Със сигурност ще потърся още нещо от Ерика Джеймс!
Благодаря за прекрасното изживяване!
Звучността на речта в тези малко повече от 300 страници наистина ме изненада и смея да твърдя, че скоро не ми се беше случвало да прочета творба, при това на непознат до момента автор, на един дъх!
Със сигурност ще потърся още нещо от Ерика Джеймс!
Благодаря за прекрасното изживяване!
August 14, 2021
Extraordinary story! Wow I loved it! If you are interested in civilian lives during the second world war in Britain, this novel will be of interest to you. Weaving between the 1940's and current day, the blend of stories and experiences is seamless and timeless. Such wonderful characters, all with their own stories to tell. This story ranks high on my list of great books, and I definitely will re-read it many times over.
April 3, 2019
Couldn't resist the title of this book! Interesting and pleasant
June 22, 2020
Wow! I loved this book - it’s the kind of story that stays with you. Well done Erica!
October 17, 2020
Teary eyed having just read the last page of this book, what an lovely story.
July 31, 2024
Enjoyed this dual time line story. The audio book kept me company on some very long car journeys. Loved the characters and the historical element.
October 17, 2024
Loved this book. Flashback from current day to war time in England was an interesting perspective of the challenges people face and how to work through adversity.
February 6, 2025
Ik vond de verhaallijn van Lizzie soms wat vaag maar de verhaallijn van mevrouw Dallimore in WO2 vond ik heel goed! Dus 4/5 sterren, leuk boek.
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