Oh wow, this was exceptional for me. What a read! I love good historical novels and this one fit that bill perfectly. The writing was awesome, the setting felt authentic, the characters were interesting, likeable, but far from perfect, the implementation of real historical events was fantastic, the romance heartwarming and electrifying, and the drama level - that could have become totally soap-opera-worthy if you look at the character constellation - was appropriate and never too over-the-top.I could write a LOT here about why I liked this book so much, but there are other reviews which already do that, so let me just tell you, that I really really enjoyed this book. So damn much. Clearly one for my favourites shelf! I have to say this book dragged on and on a few times, but I was actually surprised to feel sad when it did end, but there were moments that I thought were unnecessary.I didn't like Tristan at first, but he does grow on you, especially after he meets Charlie - he finds his purpose in life: from a drunk, depressive, semi-degenerate to a sober, slightly less depressive and weepy (okay, didn't like the weepy part) man who got his life on track and become someone he could be proud of.His weeping got tiring after a while; I don't like weepy characters, it turns me off... and that's what Tristan is: weepy. Dr. Crosby had it right, he's prone to histrionics.I'm also quite fond of Charlie. He saved Tristan and helped him become a better person. I don't know why it took forever for him to make an appearance in Tris' life.
What do You think about Kindred Hearts (2011)?
Good love and good history! Loved the medical aspect, fascinating.
—katherine
