October 14, 2021
The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
#throwbackthursday
Genre/Categories/Setting: Historical Fiction, Poland, WW11, Love Story, Family Life
In 2020, I decided to systematically revisit my older review posts and update them. On Thursdays, I’ll be re-sharing a few of these great reads. Today, I’m re-sharing a heartfelt and poignant story, The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer.
I’m linking up today with Davida @ The Chocolate Lady’s Book Review Blog for #throwbackthursday.
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My Summary:
“From the age of nine, Alina has been in love with her best friend Tomasz. At fifteen and engaged to Tomasz, Alina and her neighbors discount the rumors of Nazi soldiers at the Polish border, and she spends her time dreaming of her wedding. Tomasz is in college in Warsaw when the Nazis occupy Poland. While Alina and Tomasz briefly lose touch, Alina and her family’s efforts are focused on survival. In the present-day timeline, Alina is in a convalescent home in the U. S. recovering from a stroke and convincing her granddaughter that she must make a trip to Poland in her place and visit certain sites. The granddaughter, Alice, is leading a stressful life with two special needs children and an unsatisfactory marriage, but she feels compelled to honor her grandmother’s request. In dual timelines, Alice visits her grandmother, makes plans to visit Poland, and actually makes the trip, while the WW11 timeline involving Alina and Tomasz progresses. Readers find out what eventually happens to Alina and Tomasz as Alice meets the Polish family and unravels Alina’s most closely guarded secrets.”
Engaging…memorable…page-turning…and emotional!
Continue here for my full review of The Things We Cannot Say…
QOTD:
Have you read The Things We Cannot Say or is it on your TBR?
I have it on my TBR list. It sounds fascinating!
It’s TBR worthy! Enjoy!
Thanks for sharing this again. I love WWll historical fiction. Will definitely pick this up.
Is a good one! Enjoy!
My married name is Polish so I try to glean any details I can about Poland. I’ll be adding this to my TBR!
It’s TBR worthy! Enjoy!
Feel like I would rather read one story then the other, vs alternate timelines
Sometimes it is difficult switching back and forth! I’ve been tempted!
Great choice Carol. I really liked this book and definitely recommend it as well.
The ending was emotional and memorable!
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