I have to be forced to read historical fiction. I just can not find an interest in history, even when it's written well. So this must be a very well written book because I feel I flew through it. Was it the most amazing book I've ever read? No. But that's because I personally don't like history. What it did do was keep my interest and have great characters and make me tear up a little bit. I think what made my reading fast was the fact I skipped most of Alfred's chapters and his crazy little mind letters. I really was mostly concerned with Joana and crew and Emilia.
A great read for teens and older with interest in historical fiction, WWII and even Titanic.