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Review by Jasica900 -- VieVie La Fontaine
[Following is a volunteer review of "VieVie La Fontaine" by Linda Heavner Gerald.]
VieVie La Fontaine by Linda Heavner Gerald is about a young German Jew, Mark Lichter, whose parents have the foresight to send him to Paris before Hitler's rise to power. In Paris, he moves in with General La Fontaine and his attractive wife VieVie. VieVie is a free spirit who struggles with mental illnesses but is loved by many men. They live their lives in denial of what Hitler is doing in Germany and waste away their days going to parties and painting in VieVie's studio. However, everything changes when General La Fontaine gets killed in battle and France is taken over by the Germans. As Mark struggles to hide his identity as a German Jew, VieVie struggles to find a way to help free her beloved France.
This story was painful to read at times because it brings to light all of the horrific things that happened during World War II. One of the things I liked the most was that the author did an amazing job of weaving in real facts and events with the story of the fictitious characters, Mark and VieVie. It was so easy to empathize with them and to feel a bit of the fear, anxiety, and helplessness that anyone living during that time would've felt. It was a reminder of the sacrifices that were made to ensure the freedom of many people and to stop a horrible genocide. It gave me a fresh appreciation for all of those who fought bravely in that war.
There were several times that I noticed the dialogue seemed a bit unnatural or choppy. If words had simply been rearranged or had contractions been used, the flow of the dialogue would've seemed more natural. This was the only thing that I disliked about the book, but other than that there were only a few typos that I found. Although, neither of these things affected my enjoyment of the story.
I rate this story a 4 out of 4 stars. I saw no reason to rate this book any lower. It was a somber reminder of an important piece of history that should never be forgotten. The true events were expertly woven in with the fictitious characters, and it was easy to imagine how bleak and broken the people living during that time must've felt. There weren't too many grammatical errors and I felt satisfied with how the story ended.
This story is geared more towards mature audiences. There is some sexual content that is not too graphic, but it is scattered throughout the book. Obviously, the horrors that the Jews faced during World War II isn't something I would recommend for young readers, but there was nothing too graphic or detailed that could be considered gory in any way. There is nothing in this book that would prevent someone from a certain religion to not enjoy it. If you are someone who likes history then I would definitely recommend that you give this book a try.
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VieVie La Fontaine
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VieVie La Fontaine by Linda Heavner Gerald is about a young German Jew, Mark Lichter, whose parents have the foresight to send him to Paris before Hitler's rise to power. In Paris, he moves in with General La Fontaine and his attractive wife VieVie. VieVie is a free spirit who struggles with mental illnesses but is loved by many men. They live their lives in denial of what Hitler is doing in Germany and waste away their days going to parties and painting in VieVie's studio. However, everything changes when General La Fontaine gets killed in battle and France is taken over by the Germans. As Mark struggles to hide his identity as a German Jew, VieVie struggles to find a way to help free her beloved France.
This story was painful to read at times because it brings to light all of the horrific things that happened during World War II. One of the things I liked the most was that the author did an amazing job of weaving in real facts and events with the story of the fictitious characters, Mark and VieVie. It was so easy to empathize with them and to feel a bit of the fear, anxiety, and helplessness that anyone living during that time would've felt. It was a reminder of the sacrifices that were made to ensure the freedom of many people and to stop a horrible genocide. It gave me a fresh appreciation for all of those who fought bravely in that war.
There were several times that I noticed the dialogue seemed a bit unnatural or choppy. If words had simply been rearranged or had contractions been used, the flow of the dialogue would've seemed more natural. This was the only thing that I disliked about the book, but other than that there were only a few typos that I found. Although, neither of these things affected my enjoyment of the story.
I rate this story a 4 out of 4 stars. I saw no reason to rate this book any lower. It was a somber reminder of an important piece of history that should never be forgotten. The true events were expertly woven in with the fictitious characters, and it was easy to imagine how bleak and broken the people living during that time must've felt. There weren't too many grammatical errors and I felt satisfied with how the story ended.
This story is geared more towards mature audiences. There is some sexual content that is not too graphic, but it is scattered throughout the book. Obviously, the horrors that the Jews faced during World War II isn't something I would recommend for young readers, but there was nothing too graphic or detailed that could be considered gory in any way. There is nothing in this book that would prevent someone from a certain religion to not enjoy it. If you are someone who likes history then I would definitely recommend that you give this book a try.
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VieVie La Fontaine
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