Comments on: Review: Coventry, Helen Humphreys

By: Sandra

Sandra — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:39:36 +0000

Glad to hear that you enjoyed this book too. I reviewed Coventry when it first came out and I loved it. I highly recommend this book to everyone. I’ve since read several of Humphreys books and she’s become a Canadian favourite. They are all good and each is a unique story, Wild Dogs, Afterimage, and The Frozen Thames (non fiction). My Coventry review is here if it interests anyone: http://freshinkbooks.blogspot.com/2008/08/love-and-war.html

By: Anna

Anna — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:43:34 +0000

I loved this book, too. How great that you’ve actually been to Coventry. Must’ve made reading the book a richer experience.

I’ll link to your review on War Through the Generations.

By: Jodie

Jodie — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:58:28 +0000

Another Midlands book to add to the list. It always seems a bit amazing that there aren’t more books about the bombing of Coventry as it was so hard hit, but I suppose it’s not so well known about.

The cathedral sounds fascinating and I think it’s the right decision to have left it as is. I’ve never seen it, but I bet it really brings the full impact of war to you when you’re looking at it.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:15:05 +0000

This is on my list. Glad to hear it’s a wonderful read.

By: Jackie (Farm Lane Books)

Jackie (Farm Lane Books) — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:44:41 +0000

I haven’t heard of this one before, but I’m going to keep an eye out for it now. I don’t think I’ve read a book like this set in England. Thanks for drawing it to my attention.

By: Heather J.

Heather J. — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:20:50 +0000

I loved this book when I read it last year. And what’s more, my Gram loved it and she was living in Coventry throughout World War II. She said it was a very accurate representation of what life was like for her. (If you’re interested, you can check out both our reactions to the book http://age30books.blogspot.com/2009/10/coventry.html")

By: bermudaonion (Kathy)

bermudaonion (Kathy) — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:12:24 +0000

I’ve read other great reviews of this book. I can imagine witnessing the destruction just added to the book for you.

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:46:47 +0000

This is going on my wishlist immediately…your enthusiasm over the book has sold me!

And how cool that you’ve actually been to the place you read about. That hasn’t happened much to me Me thinks I need to travel more!

Thanks for a great review Meghan and hope all is well with you!

By: zibilee

zibilee — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:41:56 +0000

I read this awhile ago and also really loved it. It was the kind of book that you could really sink into, and I fell in love with the characters as well. I am so glad that you loved the book and wrote such a wonderful review on it!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:32:21 +0000

I have never heard of Coventry in connection to what happened there. That cover image is arresting.