Lynn
Written on Sep 6, 2020
Zara Ionesco and Leon Prince, two teenagers who meet in a museum in Colmar during a power cut on 9th December 1954. They spend an hour talking about there love of art, unaware of how the other looks but the connection they feel for each other is real. It's the beginning of a connection which spans decades, but not in the way you'd expect. Their story is both heartwarming and heartbreaking in equal measures as these young people follow their dreams and hearts.
The strength of the writing is in the anticipation as it builds, waiting to see if fate brings these two people together again and again. However, not everything in life is straightforward and in this case, people and unpredictable events try to thwart the unique connection they share.
The author has written a fascinating story, one which hooked me from the beginning. The narrative fluctuated between the predictable and the unexpected; drama and tragedy but still contains moments which made me smile. The overwhelming emotion is hope… and love...!
Someday in Paris is a novel where you need to jump in feet first to fully appreciate it. I'm so glad I did and I recommend you do too!
***review copy courtesy of the publisher Aria via NetGalley***