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Lovely War

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Perfect for fans of Divine Rivals, a critically acclaimed, multi-layered romance set in the perilous days of World Wars I and II, where gods hold the fates--and the hearts--of four mortals in their hands.

"Pick an adjective—sweeping, sprawling, epic, Olympian—and yet none quite conveys the emotional width and depth of Julie Berry’s brilliant novel."—The Washington Post

They are Hazel, James, Aubrey, and Colette. A classical pianist from London, a British would-be architect-turned-soldier, a Harlem-born ragtime genius in the U.S. Army, and a Belgian orphan with a gorgeous voice and a devastating past. Their story, as told by goddess Aphrodite, who must spin the tale or face judgment on Mount Olympus, is filled with hope and heartbreak, prejudice and passion, and reveals that, though War is a formidable force, it's no match for the transcendent power of Love.

Hailed by critics, Lovely War has received seven starred reviews and is an indie bestseller. Author Julie Berry has been called "a modern master of historical fiction" by Bookpage and "a celestially inspired storyteller" by the New York Times, and Lovely War is truly her masterwork.

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ISBN9780147512970
PublisherPenguin LLC US
Publication Date01/30/20
Pages470

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  • annakova
    annakova

    2.5K Followers

    4.0

    Wichtig!

    Dieses Buch war wirklich sehr besonders und ich fand es auch an vielen Stellen super wichtig! Aber leider hat mich der Schreibstil nicht zu 100% reintauchen lassen. Man muss aber auch sagen dass ich es 2 Wochen gelesen habe weil das Leben mal wieder dazwischen kam. Das Timing war nicht zu 100% passend.

    Feb 3, 2026

  • elektrareads
    elektrareads

    29 Followers

    5.0

    I think this book will stick with me for the rest of my life. Definitely a must-read!!

    Jan 25, 2025

  • nathi_la
    nathi_la

    15 Followers

    5.0

    Ich weiß nicht, wann ich das letzte Mal bis nachts wachgeblieben bin, um ein Buch zu beenden. Ich konnte es einfach nicht aus der Hand legen, dabei war es eigentlich gar kein spannendes Buch, aber diese Geschichte hat mich so in ihren Bann gezogen, dass ich einfach nicht aufhören konnte. Ich kann mich auch nicht erinnern, wann ich das letzte Mal so geschluchzt habe wegen eines Buches. Ein absolutes Jahres Highlight!

    Oct 1, 2024

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