Eleanor's Secret by Caroline BeechamMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Finally manage to find a war book that wasn't a complete drainer!
This actually kept me pretty entertained. It was blessedly light on all the horrors-of-war details and focused more on the art and artists, which I found quite interesting. It's a new angle, thus quite refreshing.
The split views between the 1940s and 2010 also allow for variation and make things a bit more interesting, particularly as the mystery surrounding Jack's disappearance grows deeper and more intriguing. I was very curious about what happened to him, and was praying for a happy ending!
On that note, I feel like the conclusion fizzled a bit. There was the potential for big dramatic impact but it was a lost opportunity. I don't think I felt quite the desired effect.
It was an entertaining story pleasantly divided between Eleanor's past and Kathryn's present. It tackles a unique angle which makes this instantly more entertaining than so many other war books out there, and the characters were likable enough to inspire a little empathy.
Highly recommend for those who love war-era historical fiction.
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