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The Ship of Brides
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Maybe this leopard can change her spots. I'm the perennial thriller reader. I read thrillers because they are often fast paced, make my heartbeat faster and I love a suspenseful read. So why have I found myself bewitched by the author JoJo Moyes? I have just finished my third book The Ship of Brides and will be singing its praises to everyone I meet.
It’s the end of World War II and thousands of Australian women, War Brides, will be traveling to England to reunite with the men they married. Over 600 will not have the luxury of traveling on a ship like the Queen Mary with all of its amenities but will make the six-week journey on The Victoria, an aircraft carrier. The Victoria is ill suited as a vessel for women, outfitted for its crew of men and planes. The book focuses on four of the brides allowing us a window to their hopes, fears and dreams. These four along with the others are leaving all that they know, all who they know behind to start a new life on foreign shores. Even those madly in love wonder at the sanity of their decision. And what of those who mid-voyage receive a Dear Jane Letter.
What I really liked about The Ship of Brides is how it made me think. I started to wonder about the women and ship the book is based on. How much fact, how much fiction? It took me on a new journey seeking answers. The original links I posted when I first since I first wrote this review are broken. I would recommend these for some background HMS Victorious, War Brides. In addition, it brought me back to memories of the war and how it affected my family. I am a baby boomer who wishes I asked more questions about their experiences leading up to, during and after the war before I lost all those who could answer.
The Ship of Brides held my attention from start to finish. I have become a fan of JoJo Moyes all over again. I'm so glad I haven't read all her books yet. This is something to truly look forward to.
It’s the end of World War II and thousands of Australian women, War Brides, will be traveling to England to reunite with the men they married. Over 600 will not have the luxury of traveling on a ship like the Queen Mary with all of its amenities but will make the six-week journey on The Victoria, an aircraft carrier. The Victoria is ill suited as a vessel for women, outfitted for its crew of men and planes. The book focuses on four of the brides allowing us a window to their hopes, fears and dreams. These four along with the others are leaving all that they know, all who they know behind to start a new life on foreign shores. Even those madly in love wonder at the sanity of their decision. And what of those who mid-voyage receive a Dear Jane Letter.
What I really liked about The Ship of Brides is how it made me think. I started to wonder about the women and ship the book is based on. How much fact, how much fiction? It took me on a new journey seeking answers. The original links I posted when I first since I first wrote this review are broken. I would recommend these for some background HMS Victorious, War Brides. In addition, it brought me back to memories of the war and how it affected my family. I am a baby boomer who wishes I asked more questions about their experiences leading up to, during and after the war before I lost all those who could answer.
The Ship of Brides held my attention from start to finish. I have become a fan of JoJo Moyes all over again. I'm so glad I haven't read all her books yet. This is something to truly look forward to.
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I read her, too. My favorite so far is Me Before You. I recommend it to one and all!
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I love her books.....every story is so different
Bas wrote: "I read her, too. My favorite so far is Me Before You. I recommend it to one and all!"Same here Linda.
Jami wrote: "I love her books.....every story is so different"Nice story-telling.
Loved her "Me before You," also, and still have The Girl You Left Behind waiting for me to read. Looks like I'll be adding another. Thanks for the great review, and info. provided...really interesting!
Debbie "DJ" wrote: "Loved her "Me before You," also, and still have The Girl You Left Behind waiting for me to read. Looks like I'll be adding another. Thanks for the great review, and info. provided....."Thank you Debbie - I loved Me Before You also but have found something to prod my thinking in each of Moyes' books that I have read.
This is on my "to read" list!
Sarah wrote: "This is on my "to read" list!"Some reviewers thought it lagged. I just went along for the ride.
Coral, great review! She is definitely one of my favorite authors. I think you'd like the daring ladies of Lowell if you haven't read it yet.
Suzanne wrote: "Coral, great review! She is definitely one of my favorite authors. I think you'd like the daring ladies of Lowell if you haven't read it yet."I've heard of that and considering it's in my neck of the woods, I think I would. Thanks for the recommendation.
Great review. My favorite so far also is Me Before You. The sequel is disappointing, however. The girl you left behind was also wonderful. One Plus One is a good one, too. Just love her books.
Janelle wrote: "Great review. My favorite so far also is Me Before You. The sequel is disappointing, however. The girl you left behind was also wonderful. One Plus One is a good one, too. Just love her books."I surprises me how much I like Moyes' books. They are a nice change from the thrillers I usually read.
I also like her books. Just downloaded this one today and I'm looking forward to starting it. I like it when a book contains some 'real' elements to it. Thanks for the links! I'll pursue when I'm done reading.
Karen wrote: "I also like her books. Just downloaded this one today and I'm looking forward to starting it. I like it when a book contains some 'real' elements to it. Thanks for the links! I'll pursue when I'm d..."Such a nice note Karen. Hope you enjoy this one.
Why did they call Francis, Sister Francis?
Perhaps because Frances was like a sister.
Lovely review! In my opinion, the best books are the ones that have you searching for more information.
Wonderful review Carol. I love your attached articles, as well. Thank you. And...your opening paragraph is perfect!
Lovely review! Wondering how I can follow the links provided by you Carol. Especially the first one that you mentioned was the best The National Archives of Australia.
Tiffany wrote: "Lovely review! In my opinion, the best books are the ones that have you searching for more information."Thank you for stopping by Tiffany and for the kind words.
I agree that books that send you seeking more information are the best. Sometimes, it's the smallest thing that gets me searching, other times it's something that most people know about and I want to know more.
Julie wrote: "Lovely review! Wondering how I can follow the links provided by you Carol. Especially the first one that you mentioned was the best The National Archives of Australia."
When I read my own review, I really had to wonder why anyone got through it. There were several errors and typos.
Links I first included are broken and the National Archives of Australia seems to be hiding somewhere. I included two links now, fixed most mistakes.
I believe all you have to do is click on the words HMS Victorious and War Brides and will be taken directly to those pages.
Thank you for your comments, Julie, and hope to hear from you again.
Renee wrote: "Cheers to new horizons, Carol!"Thank you, Renee. It would be good for me to do this now and then.
Carol - thanks very much for the update.
Julie wrote: "Carol - thanks very much for the update."You are most welcome, Julie.
