Official Review: War Serenade by Jillwallace

[lesler]

I love historical fiction, especially during World War II. The setting of South Africa and Iris' story intrigues me. I can't wait to read this!

[Ijeoma Kikelomo]

I love the World War II setting of the book. The theme of forbidden love and romance makes it even more endearing.

[jemgirl202]

This historical fiction that takes place during World War II sounds breathtaking. I definitely plan to read this book and love the idea of a love story taking place with characters who are on opposite sides of the war. Congrats on the book of the day! Great review!

[Paul78]

It is interesting to know that South Africa had Italian POWs during the Second World War. The other thing I can pick is romance involving the prisoner and the captors.
Thanks for your review.

[tarafarah7]

Great to hear the editing errors have now been corrected! I have downloaded my copy of today's BOTD, and I'm looking forward to seeing Iris and Pietro's love blossom. Thank you for your helpful review - I'll definitely keep in mind what you said about the beginning dragging on a bit and make sure to keep reading. Thank you so much!

[Georgia Lyonhyde]

I am so pleased to read that the errors have been picked up and corrected. I live a good war story. I don't think I've read one set in South Africa before so I would really like to experience the landscape and culture there during this period. I also love a forbidden love story. This book had me thinking of a Ken Follet novel I've read previously and loved.

Will be adding this to my 'to read' shelf immediately.

[CheyenneR]

I also never really think about the effects WW2 had on places like South Africa and am really interested in hearing more about it in this book.

[Morgan Jones]

I don't really enjoy reading about world war II and historical fiction, so I'll have to pass. Thank you for sharing this, and I will make sure to recommend it others who would enjoy it!

[CrescentMoon]

This sounds like an excellent WWII story and I like the fresh take on it viewing the war from South Africa and the aftereffects. I'm glad you enjoyed the book. Great review!

[Misael Carlos]

The book cover is very attractive and alluring. While, the plot is common, the review somehow makes the book mysterious and pulls the reader to immerse himself into the book.

[Farmgurl1]

Based on the review, I don't think this is the book for me. I am not a fan of war books and it seems like the story dragged on at times and there were some significant editing issues. I'll pass on this one.

[Helen_Combe]

There’s always more to learn about everything. I didn’t know there were POW camps for Italians in South Africa.

[a9436]

Thanks for the review - like yourself, I never think of South Africa when I think of WWII, and this novel seems like a good chance to learn something whilst enjoying the fictional story.

[primeRex]

If I were to read this book, it would be for the quest to ascertain just how possible it is to have a genuine romantic relationship amidst much hate as it was with world war II. Love amidst hate? Ironic!

[chuckdsharp]

I like that there was pros and cons in the review. I would like to read the book if it gets edited better. Great review.