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Apr 20, 2021cknightkc rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Set mostly in Nazi-occupied France during WWII, THE BOOK OF LOST NAMES attempts to shine a light on a dark period of world history and the ordinary people who risked their lives to save the innocent. Historical fiction fans like me will enjoy learning about document forging, secret codes, and the French Resistance. Unfortunately, author Kristin Harmel’s novel is mainly a predictable and overly sentimental romance. Some story events seem contrived, and I had a hard time connecting with the characters. THE BOOK OF LOST NAMES began with an intriguing premise, but somewhere along the way it lost me - such a disappointment.