victoria hislop, the return review

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Review of Victoria Hislop, The Return

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By Guest. on 12th Aug 2008

Guest.'s Ratings
FormatHardback
Value for money9/10
Overall value10/10
yes Guest.'s recommendation

Good Points

Loved the pace, the fascinating background of the Spanish Civil War, and the novel coming full circle as it comes back to the present day closing all gaps on the Ramirez/Hayes families

Bad Points

Very hard to find any - all the detail of the Civil War was maybe unnecessary but it all added to build the culture of Spain, both then and now

General Comments

Even better than The Island though it followed the same framework. A wonderfully rounded novel which brought the Spanish Civil War with all its brutality and deprivations to life, as well as providing good cultural background on the flamenco and bull-fighting. I love and was gripped by the story - this is the best book I have read this year and I can't wait for her next!!!

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