I agree. I thought it was a hard book to read. Took effort. Not sure teens will be up for that... great review!

Hmmm, a book that's for YA that probably won't appeal to them. Lucky for the author most people reading YA aren't YA, right? ;)

I've seen this one getting some good reviews so I'm going to have to give it a go...someday. Book overload!

Do you think this one deserves all the buzz it's been getting? I liked it a lot, but not sure it was on the LOVE level.

I'd heard it was YA, too, but obviously that doesn't matter to me much because I already have my copy bought and set aside for my camping trip. You've made me really excited about it, since I've read a lot of WWII books, but never one that was snarky and almost funny. Can't wait!

I'm reading The House at Tyneford right now so I am full-on "IN" the WWII mode. We'll see if I'm up for this one when I finish. Great review though. I especially appreciated your honesty in how they are marketing the book. It's probably one of those books that's too young for regular fiction and too old for YA...in other words, just about MY age!!

If you want a good WWII book - try The House of Tyneford. I am LOVING the writing.

Hope you stayed cool today. I am grateful for A/C :)