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Nov Book Review The Orphan's Tale

The Orphan's Tale by Pam Jenoff .



Let me just say first , this novel is extraordinary not only in the characters and the story. And this novel taught me that , there are so many unknown stories about the lives lost in war and there are many more stories we don't know about yet from either war. About the innocent ones, the ones who brought normalcy to the world, that was being shattered by violence. Each soul is important, regardless of their race.


I can't even imagine what their lives and emotions were each day. Protecting one and another as a family; strangers and people who come together, when they have nowhere else to go

And thinking the babies that barely had lived enough to be taken away from their mothers to their death, left an unsettling impression in my soul and reminder of what was lost; truly were the innocent , that the was also unforgiving part of who you are, it didn't matter as long you solicited with Jews you were dead to. I never thought about the circus folk during those times, I hope this novel reaches more as a reminder they mattered and existed. I just wanted to know about them,each person. And they went just some "Unamed Footnote" In history. The Circus always accepted everyone in the community and hide those who need safety from the SS. Collective of strangers with a gift became family and showed the world, there is will always be light in the world no matter what the circumstances are.


Family isn't about blood that ties us. We are all start as strangers if you think about it. And the people who walk into your life turn into family, those are the ones that speak volumes when tragedy happens. Even under the circumstances of war friendship and finding love is possible.

In the end people do the impossible to make the possible happen for the good for one soul even through war. And finding love through it all in each person through tragedy or not; loves does conquer the word even through death. I wish Peter and Astrid's had more time together. Astrid and Noa created an unbreakable bond in the end as if they were sisters from the start of their lives. Both with tragic pasts and they understood each other's secrets, the most. And Theo was the lucky one to be saved.


The ending of this novel before the epilong wasn't what I expected; in fact the last three chapters bewildered me with the events that happened. The last line in the last chapter, it made take a breath in and hold back tear."And Then Darkness"; were Noa's last words. That just said it all for the novel the darkness finally took over. Prepare for your emotions and heart strings to be pulled endless but Highly work every single one. I tried to write this book review without giving anything away. This novel is full of love, tragedy and sacificies.







 

Books..... and Books

Let's Talk about books


I get asked alot for book recommendations, from Family and Friends. So I thought I would share some in a blog post here!

If you know me well , you know I am always reading something and I have a book problem. I shouldn't even be allowed to buy any more books for a few years due to the pile of books I haven't read but I can't help it. I go in the store for one particular novel, I come out with five; it just happens. I prefer a bookstore over a candy store ... if you see what I just did there.

Back to the books, I would recommend.

I like genres such as Romance , Suspense, Mystery; Crime Fiction and Historical Fiction.

I would like to note, I do like both Fiction and Nonfiction as well. Some of My personal Favorite Authors are Janet Evanovich, Stieg Larsson ,Nicholas Sparks and Gayle Forman, Katherine Arden to name a few on top of my head. And not necessary in that order either, I wrote down a few names of authors I can't just get out of my head.

I highly recommend reading Janet Evanovich; Specifically her Stephanie Plum Series. There is only Twenty six to date and Trust me when I say this , you will be laughing and smiling a lot through each page. I kinda wish I wrote that series. She brings the Romance, suspense and mystery is one big punch. Stieg Larsson wrote the three novels of Girl with a dragon Tattoo series and he wrote one of the best crime fiction series, I have read and a journalist by the name of David Lagercrantz took the series over after his death. It's a worthy read the whole series to read each novel and to see the different tone of writing style between to the two authors.



Nicholas Sparks is known for his romantic fiction in Book form and on the big screen! I think beyond A walk to Remember and The Notebook , he wrote two other heartwarming roller coaster novels. I personally recommended Every Breath and Safe Haven. Especially Every Breath , if you haven't read it. The novel will make you see the idea of romance in itself differently and a love story concept in a whole different light.

Another Favorite of author of mine is Gayle Forman that pulled at my heart strings with her novels If I Stay and Where She Went. From a tragic car accident and mia's memories of the past and having of an out of body experience and making choices for the future. Gayle makes one think about one would do in if they were in that position as Mia in an out of body experience. And Where She Went, alone is about a second chance after all that happened in the first novel. That was equally moving as the first novel, brings one to tears a bit.

And lastly Katherine Arden who wrote the Winternight trilogy ,she writes in historical fiction. Her first novel and series,The Bear and the Nightingale is definitely a must read. It takes a minute to understand all the characters. But it feels like a fairytale being passed down through generations of time. My favorite character of the novel besides Vasya is Morozko. Just imagine hearing this story from ages ago by a warm fireplace surrounded by others, you will forgot you are reading a novel and think you are in the story.

Besides the authors, I named before above there are more that I love equally as much. Here is a few more to add , if you haven't read them before.

Starry Night by Debbie Macomber, Charlie Lovett ; The Bookman's Tale, Kristin Harmel :When we meet again , Debbie Gabaldon :Outlander series and Lisa Wingate: Tending Roses, A.L.Jackson : Come To Me Recklessly , Holly Black (Tithe), Lauren Kate(Fallen Series ), Heather Morris: The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Melissa Marr :The Wicked Lovely series .

I can't even name all the books in my library, I had to band hand pick my favorite ones to share. I am currently finishing up The Orphan's Tale By Pam Jenoff and another must read to add.

And if you haven't read any of my book review to date the link is down below.

Sidenote my first actual novel was Anne Frank , she was a vision beyond her time and in capturing the world around her in the most touch way through her child eyes. From there on, I have never stopped reading, all thanks to her.


Please let me know in the comments or email me if you like these recommendations.And let me know if there is any books you would like to recommend as well!

Love Always,

Misread.

 

Month of Giving 2019

It's Finally November and the Season of Giving is upon us.



What this month holds is the question. Last month lots of personal things happen and two many power outages to add to the mix but that's over and my family is safe from the fires around California.

This month however things are coming together for Misread.The few technical layouts have been fix here, finally including the mobile version is more user friendly now. Misread zazzle store is now linked to this site until the new one launches. Link is down below. https://apersonmisread.wixsite.com/apersonmisread/apersonmisreadstore

I have been adding more and more items every week, I hope those items would give you a hint of what's to come on here including a print shop. I honestly can't wait to open the print shop to you guys!

There will be a book Review coming soon on : The orphan's Tale by Pam Jenoff. So far the novel is amazing storyline and I don't want to give anything but it's definitely a must read. I am one hundred pages in into the novel and I already don't want it to end. By saying that I only have two hundred and sixty eight pages left but I want more.Side Note I just switched bookcases and I have to admit, I have a book addiction. I might need to stop buying books but I love the real feel of a physical book. Can anyone relate ?

I am hoping to get out a new written piece that has something around family and love of course for the thanksgiving weeks post. And since all the power outages happened the last few weeks lots of things regarding misread world has been pushed back further back including editing photos. They will be delayed for a bit longer than I expected but there is always a reason behind something occuring in life. Currently I am getting blog posts written and scheduled through the rest of the year and coming into the new year.

I would like to take a moment and say Thank you for those who follow my blog and work, I appreciate you more than you know. You guys inspire me to do more and create more; everyday. It's a blessing to do what I am creating and I couldn't do it without you guys. Also Coffee and ME chat is coming back on Mondays!

And I would also like to say, I hope you guys take some time out this month and give back to others before the craziness of the thanksgiving week beginnings. Volunteer your time or donate a turkey to a local shelter. I tend to volunteer every year at a local senior luncheon, I love seeing the joy on people faces each year, it brightens the rest of my year. A smile goes a long way as well, remember that. Giving back is one of the best things out of the holiday season.

I can promise more work to come and exciting news as well, in all good time. And I hope this kick off to the holiday season, the best one yet for you and your family.

With love always,

Misread


 

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