![]() I can’t say I was too happy with how the local population was described though, nor how the main characters interacted with them. It made the Philippines come alive and gives this WWII fiction read an exotic vibe. I’ll try to explain below why.įirst of all I have to state that the description of the Manila and Zambales mountains settings is thorough and gives us insight in the local flora and fauna. Because while I still think that the premise of this story is fascinating, unfortunately I can’t say I enjoyed the execution all that much. I was looking forward to fully emerge myself in what I thought would be a new favorite story, but sadly fate had a different reaction for me in store. ![]() I admit I was sold as soon as I read the blurb of Along The Broken Bay, as you don’t often see a WWII fiction setting in the Philippines and Gina’s story of working in the resistance sounded absolutely fascinating. I have always had a weak spot for historical fiction, and especially if the story is set during WWI or WWII. ![]() *** A copy of this book was kindly provided to me by Netgalley and Lake Union Publishing in exchange for an honest review. “Manila’s magic was gone, replaced by an undercurrent of fear potent enough to be sensed by an observer.” ![]() 2023 Netgalley And Edelweiss Reading Challenge.2017 Netgalley And Edelweiss Reading Challenge. ![]()
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