This was a tough book for me to get into, because it is unconventional in its presentation. This story unfolds through letters written to and from the main characters. Much like keeping the time-frame correct when reading THE TIME TRAVELERS WIFE, you need to be cognizant of the author of each letter, as well as its intended recipient. There are holes in the story, which one would expect if only reading letters between people, and this made me a bit confused at times.
The story is, however, very worth the effort. Its a lovely sliver of a view into the lives of people who lived on the island during the German occupation, their survival, and how they, through it all, never lost their sense of community, or their sense of humor. There were times I laughed out loud at some of the exchanges. I'd recommend this for times when you have both the energy and time to devote to getting into it.
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