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A Thread of Grace
A Thread of Grace
Author: Mary Doria Russell
Set in Italy during the dramatic finale of World War II, this new novel is the first in seven years by the bestselling author of The Sparrow and Children of God. — It is September 8, 1943, and fourteen-year-old Claudette Blum is learning Italian with a suitcase in her hand. She and her father are among the thousands of Jewish refugees scrambling ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780449004135
ISBN-10: 0449004139
Publication Date: 12/6/2005
Pages: 464
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Publisher: Ballantine Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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Interesting story; well written however with the topic, it was not a gripping-page-turner. I did find that the story held me and I wanted to know what happened in the end to all the characters. I knew very little about the Italian Jews and the Italian Partisans. Worth the time to read.
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A wonderful book of inspiring characters. I really learned a lot about Northwester Italy during the last two years of WWII. Great book!
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outstanding book - a piece of history that was overlooked

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Moving story of families fleeing German expansion WWII. Starts a bit slow as I wondered how these different life stories woud be woven together. Becomes very engaging and I didn't want to put it down. As always, this author has created a masterful story. A really good read.
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Amazing read, very well told story that is both heartening and heartbreaking at the same time. I enjoyed reading this book so much that I frequently missed my stops on the subway commuting back and forth to work because I was so enthralled in the book. The only criticism is that the ending left a few things to be desired but overall, well worth the read. I've read most of the author's other books and so far, I've never been disappointed by her writing.
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This is a stunning book. It is well written, presented logically and with beautiful prose.

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