The Night Travelers - Book Review

 

The Night Travelers

Armando Lucas Correa

3.9 stars

published Jan 2023 

 

 

 

 

3.9 stars

A sweeping multi-generational story of historical events told through the lives of four women who show us their strength and the choices they must make in devastating times. From pre-WWII Berlin, through the Cuban revolution and beyond we learn through the poetic words of Armando Lucas Correa of what a mother will give up to secure the safety of her child.

The author does not spare the reader the cruelty endured through racial cleansing, the discrimination faced by Jews who were turned away from a safe landing, and the effects of revolution. There was a wealth of historical info balanced nicely with the emotional creation of these characters, which will leave the reader questioning the raw depth of a mother’s love and her faith in a better life for her daughter. 

 Ally, Lilith, Nadine and Luna uncover the truth in each of their timelines, they suffer with no promise of happiness and calm in their own lifetime. What they have in common is their belief that words have a life of their own, and they must be passed on to their daughters.

One dreams of freedom the way one dreams of God. 

Dreaming of God tricks us into believing 

we can endure the unendurable.

Don't miss the Acknowledgements section, which speaks to the author's personal connection to the story and the research and support of his team. This book no doubt was gratifying to the author as well.

This book was long in story, although it moved quickly through some decades, which was sometimes confusing to me. But the ending is surprising, heartwarming and worthwhile.
 
My thanks to #AtriaBooks and #NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of the novel. All opinions are my own.

And now for something lighter (!), The Word is Murder, Anthony Horowitz.


 

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