Thank you to NetGalley for providing an advanced copy of We Must Be Brave in exchange for an honest review.Įven though the war feels as if it’s at a distance from Upton, a small English village, the villagers are not immune to its impact in this War II story. I thought it was a nice way to conclude this story that spanned several years. I also felt the book could have cut 100 pages without detracting from the story. I admired her care and compassion for people yet still had a hard time connecting with her, other characters, and the overall story. I found the flashbacks to be more dull than the current timeline and they didn’t really keep my interest.Įllen was a kind and caring main character, always willing to do what needed to be done to help others. The story follows Ellen later in life (post-Pamela’s departure) and also includes flashbacks to her own childhood and earlier adult years. Pamela leaves Ellen’s home later in the story, which is tough on both her and Ellen. Ellen does not have children of her own but takes Pamela in and becomes close with her. Ellen finds a little girl, Pamela, alone on a bus. There are many positive reviews for We Must Be Brave so maybe it just wasn’t for me. It was difficult for me to get into the story, stay invested, and enjoy it. I generally enjoy historical fiction but this book moved at an incredibly slow pace.
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