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Have seen the film based on this book and really wanted to read in English. So glad to find a copy
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Inspired to buy this by someone in my French class doing a brief presentation on it. It is such a beautifully crafted story. Set during the German occupation of France, young German soldier is allocated accommodation with a French girl of a similar age and her uncle. They are so appalled by this turn of events they decide to do nothing more than necessary to make the young German feel welcome. Through one-side conversation, he reveals himself to be an intelligent, thoughtful man with a deep love of France. His depth of knowledge of French culture and history astonishes the girl and her uncle but still they say nothing to him. Even when he reveals that he was deceived by his superiors who knew that the ultimate goal was to invade France, they say nothing to him. Only as he leaves do they finally speak to say "Adieu". I would thoroughly recommend this book. Very touching, evokes the complexities of the time magnificently.Read full review
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