This was a really, really good book. I do have some complaints, but they aren't big enough to not read the book.
Sophie, a Frenchwoman from the early 1900s is left with the task of keeping her family safe while her husband is fighting in WWI. Germany occupies the village and her life changes when German officers eat dinner at her inn every night. The Commander sees a painting of Sophie, painted by her husband, and immediately falls in love with the art. That painting becomes a pivotal piece of what happens to Sophie and her family.
Almost a century later, Liv gets that same painting as a wedding present from her husband, who died young. By chance, the paintings value is discovered and the troubled history of the painting resurfaces.
Overall:
1. Perfect balance of suspense, tragedy, and relief. This would be a great book club book or beach read.
2. Some sex and language, but an amazing story.
3. The way Moyes narrates these stories can get a little confusing.
4. Although I really, really loved Sophie's story, Liv's was just ok. I felt that it was too modern. Too much of a juxtaposition from Sophie's story. Perhaps that was the point, but it made me care more about Sophie than Liv. In fact, the novel could have just been Sophie's story on its own and it would have been just as good, if not better. The modern story line was too contrived, too drawn out, and just not great.
5. You should read this.
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