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22 Britannia Road
22 Britannia Road: A Novel | Amanda Hodgkinson
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A tour de force that echoes modern classics like Suite Francaise and The Postmistress. "Housekeeper or housewife?" the soldier asks Silvana as she and eight- year-old Aurek board the ship that will take them from Poland to England at the end of World War II. There her husband, Janusz, is already waiting for them at the little house at 22 Britannia Road. But the war has changed them all so utterly that they'll barely recognize one another when they are reunited. "Survivor," she answers. Silvana and Aurek spent the war hiding in the forests of Poland. Wild, almost feral Aurek doesn't know how to tie his own shoes or sleep in a bed. Janusz is an Englishman now-determined to forget Poland, forget his own ghosts from the way, and begin a new life as a proper English family. But for Silvana, who cannot escape the painful memory of a shattering wartime act, forgetting is not a possibility. One of the most searing debuts to come along in years, 22 Britannia Road. is the wrenching chronicle of how these damaged people try to become, once again, a true family. An unforgettable novel that cries out for discussion, it is a powerful story of primal maternal love, overcoming hardship, and, ultimately, acceptance-one that will pierce your heart.
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JacintaMCarter
22 Britannia Road: A Novel | Amanda Hodgkinson
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This book follows a Polish couple, separated by the war, who are reunited later in England and have to put their marriage back together while hiding huge secrets from each other. The reader is given insight into what each of them experienced during the war and how they're going to great lengths to repair their lives now that they're back together trying to raise their traumatized son.

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suffisaunce
22 Britannia Road: A Novel | Amanda Hodgkinson
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I have mixed feelings about reworkings of this period, and there is an enchanted haze over the grittiest moments here. With that said ... it weaves its spells.

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Maggie_Reads
22 Britannia Road: A Novel | Amanda Hodgkinson
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War is so hard on people, families and marriages. Secrets on both sides. This was a fascinating read about a mother‘s love for her son, and a husband‘s determination to put the war behind him and his family, but they will have to be honest with each other about what happened while separated during the war to move forward.

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Maggie_Reads
22 Britannia Road: A Novel | Amanda Hodgkinson
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I picked up some books I put on hold for my kids, but I found this on the bookshelf at the library last night. It‘s been on my Goodreads TBR list for a while so I checked it out and started it when I got home. So far it‘s a very interesting read.

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GidgetsTreasures75
22 Britannia Road: A Novel | Amanda Hodgkinson
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11-22-17: #novemberbythenumbers @JoeStalksBeck @Tiffy_Reads 📖#️⃣2️⃣2️⃣

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Lcsmcat
22 Britannia Road: A Novel | Amanda Hodgkinson
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#22 #novemberbythenumbers This challenge is exposing me to so many books I want to read! @JoeStalksBeck @Tiffy_Reads

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Cspen113
22 Britannia Road: A Novel | Amanda Hodgkinson
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This was actually much better than I expected it to be. Aren‘t those the best ones?!? Stayed up late tonight just to finish it. 🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Cspen113
22 Britannia Road: A Novel | Amanda Hodgkinson
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This was a long, difficult week due to some things at work. Therefore, today is a low-key read day with zero interaction unless you are of the feline persuasion. 🐈😺. Time to recharge.

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Foragingfantasy
22 Britannia Road: A Novel | Amanda Hodgkinson
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I think this is going to be a good one.