Monday, August 22, 2016

The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes (M. Miller)


     This story, by an author I just plain enjoy, focuses on a painting called "The Girl You Left Behind". It is  two stories wrapped into one. The first takes place during World War I in occupied France. It follows the difficult life of Sophie LeFevre and her husband, Edouard - a painter. The second takes place in modern day London. This one centers on Liv Halston, a young widow trying to get out of debt, think about new relationships, and find her way in the world. She owns a haunting painting of Sophie given to her by her late husband and painted by Edouard. The painting has come under investigation as one of many pieces of stolen art during wartime. The main investigator is Liv's possible love interest. In typical Moyes fashion, the writing tugs at your heartstrings occasionally, makes you chuckle occasionally and draws you right into the lives of her characters so that you just want to keep reading. This story is not for young kids, but is most appropriate for adults and young adults (grade 10 and up).

No comments:

Post a Comment