It's always interesting to learn about historical events in the gift-wrapping of fiction. Although some facts may be altered there is still the basic enlightening from which to launch ones own research. I believe this is the case with this book.
Seeing and experiencing WWII through Carrie, an American army nurse's eyes, gave me some of the 'feel' of the terror and carnage and heartaches that the actual nurses and doctors would have experienced as it happened. Kudos to them and the locals in Italy. Namely, Vito and Ezio representing resistance fighters. Kudos to dear young Mimi too.
I found the title of the book misleading as I felt the story was more about Carrie the nurse, rather than Mimi the orphan. I also caution potential readers who may not wish to read about intimate bedroom scenes.
~Eunice C., Reviewer/Blogger~
November 2023
Disclaimer: This is my honest opinion based on the complimentary review copy sent by NetGalley and the publisher.
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