I tried and tried to get through this book. I finally gave up about 1/2 way through.
I really wanted to like it but it just dragged on and on. The characters weren't interesting, likable, or not likeable. It was just so blah, I just couldn't do it.

I wish she could have finished writing it.

stimulates the imagination

Very atmospheric. It was interesting to hear about the war from the vantage point of civilians, particularly young, lonely women and children. There wasn't much of a plot, but the story of the conception of the book itself is as remarkable as it is heart-breaking. Considering this is actually a first draft, it's incredible.

I could not put this down.

good armchair travel log

This book would have been incredible had it been finished and edited. That being said, I was glad I read it.

Pity she wasn't able to finish the suite. I love how her writing style changes to fit the mood of the setting. Brilliant.

Fantasitc story about life in France during WWII. The background story about the book is just a fasinating as the actual novel.

Interesting but annoying after awhile. The author was pretty cynical but I guess she had a good reason to be disappointed by human nature. I found the author's life story far more compelling...