Publisher: Gallery Books
Released: 2012
Source: Personal Copy
Rating: 4/5
Synopsis:
In 1921, the SS Paris
leaves on her maiden voyage. Despite the Titanic sinking, ocean liners are
still looking to be bigger and grander. Three ladies, traveling in separated classes
among the ship meet by chance. Vera Sinclair is traveling first class, and returning
to Manhattan after being away for thirty years. She’s sick, and knows this
voyage will be her last. Constance Stone’s husband didn't approve of her trip,
and now she is returning home after a failed attempt to bring her sister home. France
was too tempting for her sister, and it’s clear their ailing mother is not her
concern. Julie Vernet is trying to make a life for herself. Her parents were
distraught over the death of her brothers during the war, and Julie needed to
break away and make a life for herself.
Review:
This story is not about the ship, but more about three women
making life changing decisions. Vera is waiting to die, Constance is walking a
fine line between fling and affair and Julie is learning that men are not
always as they seem. The diversity between the women really works well. Vera may
want for nothing, but she’s really a lonely woman. At this time in her life,
her wealth doesn't give her comfort. Constance misses her daughters, but
questions her marriage. Julie is young, naive and grieving for her brothers.
Her world has been so consumed with grief that she needed to get away, and
start her life.
I wasn't sure what to think of Crossing on the Paris. I was
intrigued by the plot but wondered how the ship would come into play. It
actually worked really well. In tight quarters the three women come together,
and learn about each other. I enjoyed the three main characters equally.
Normally, I tend to choose one character over another. Gunther did a great job
with Crossing on the Paris. I felt like I was on the ship with three dynamic,
scared, and brave women.
This sounds wonderful - I love to read about relationships.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this one too. I agree with you, all three main characters were interesting to read about.
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love reading about the 1920s and I also love really well-written characters. This book sounds like it would be right down my alley!
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds so good--the characters, setting and the time period especially.
ReplyDeleteI like the fact that this is one of those books that puts different kinds of women, from different backgrounds in close quarters, and lets them all mutually bond. It sounds like it's a quiet read, and one that I would really enjoy, so I thank you for sharing your thoughts with us on this one. It might be something that I should hasten to add to my collection! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSounds excellent. Great review.
ReplyDeleteNice review. I'm excited to read this one.
ReplyDeleteI am drawn to books about women and their lives. Great review.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like my kind of read!
ReplyDeleteI liked this one, but I didn't love it. It was historically rich in its detail and the differences between steerage and first class always amaze me. Julie was my favorite!
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