Und Doch Flüstert Leise Das Glück (2013) - Plot & Excerpts
This is a very sweet easy read about a young woman whose past is a mystery after a fire at her parents house. Now an adult memories of her past come back in bits after being hypnotized on a theatre visit with a new boyfriend. Gradually more and more unfolds. As I said this is a sweet read, the characters are well drawn but the plot turns soap opera with more and more bad things being remembered until redemption and happiness. The story goes from being sweet to twee and ultimately unrealistic and rather contrived Sometimes all you want is a nice fell-good read with a good story that makes you smile a wee bit and shed a wee tear. This fits the bill. Fist book of Lisa Jewell's I've read, and it did exactly what I wanted it too. Not earth-shattering or even particularly thought-provoking if I'm honest, but I raced through it and it was a good story. I did have a couple of big issues with the ending mind you, which left me feeling a bit less satisfied than I could have been - I questioned Melody's attitude to her parents, whom I felt she treated (unrealistically, for the character) harshly. Similarly, her lack of questions/answers/concern over Ed's paternal side - surely she could see the gap in his life would be as huge as the gap had been in her own life? But aside from that, yes, it was what I wanted. Good beach reading. Or not-able-to-sleep reading, in my case.
What do You think about Und Doch Flüstert Leise Das Glück (2013)?
Recommended by a work colleague, I really did enjoy this story & discovering a new author to add
—hinalp99
This is the first Lisa Jewell book I've read and it didn't disappoint. The story draws you in.
—paula
Love Lisa Jewell - always a great read :)
—Titesasse
