4.5 -  I had seen this book when it first came out last month but it was not on my radar until it was announced that she would be the host of a talk with fellow author Fredrik Backman at a localish venue. I thought let me take a listen to the book just incase they talk a little about it. Those that I saw who have read it and loved it! And I agree I thought the book was super different and well done! 

Julia Whelan did the narration and if you are an audiobook listener you know that she can do no wrong. She was able to manipulate her voice for each of the characters so well. And mixed with the story itself, made you want to keep listening. Theo Solomon also provided narration for the past timeline. I was not familiar with his narration previously but I really enjoyed his parts! 

In the author's note, Henry talked about where the idea for this book came to be and how it is based off a real life story which is so bonkers! I have never heard of it before. In this book, I was engaged from the very beginning and interested in learning about Clara wanting to know more about her mother, Bronwyn. Especially during this era of time, there was no internet and everything was done by mail, libraries or a place with historical documents. 

This book has a little of everything - adventure, mystery, romance, grief, found family all! 

If you decide to read this, I do recommend the audio but I'm sure it would be equally as delightful reading with your eyes.