Sunday, June 16, 2019

A Hopeful tale of love. 5*




Joe first meets Nora standing near the great gold clock in Grand Central Station in 1937.  He's a lever man for the trains, and she's a refined young woman.  Instantly smitten, this book tells the story of the unconventional romance of Joe and Nora.  It shows the sacrifices made when life presents obstacles that may be impossible to overcome.

The characters in this book are so well drawn, you'll want to invite them to dinner in the diner... and have everything but coffee.  We love Joe's pragmatism, and Nora's artistic, get it done attitude. We love how character matters regardless of circumstance, for both of them.

Grand Central itself, in its prime, is the only setting that really matters, and it is fascinating to learn the inner workings of such an important hub through the eyes of an insider.  I finished the book a week ago, and already wish I could go back.

I got this book from NetGalley as an advance readers copy.  It was published June 11, 2019.
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