I was due for a good cry! I haven’t read many war-time books, but this was pretty great. I’m sure this story resonates with many parents balancing their children, careers, and marriage. I was smitten with Alina’s story during the war. Her and Tomasz’s love for each other was unconditional and pure. I didn’t love Alice’s story as much because of the narrator, but she dealt with taxing modern-day parenting and marriage challenges. There were a few repetitive dialogues, and the ending dragged out a bit, but overall, it was a remarkable story.