By Kelly Bridgewater
When the Germans march into Denmark, Baron Henrik Ahlefeldt
exchanges his nobility for anonymity, assuming a new identity so he can
secretly row messages for the Danish Resistance across the waters to Sweden.
American physicist Dr. Else Jensen refuses to leave Copenhagen and abandon her
research--her life's dream. While printing resistance newspapers, she hears
stories of the movement's legendary Havmand--the merman--and wonders if the mysterious and silent shipyard worker
living in the same boardinghouse has something to hide.
When the Occupation cracks down on the Danes, these two passionate people will
discover if there is more power in speech . . . or in silence. Bestselling
author of more than a dozen WWII novels, Sarah Sundin offers pens another story
of ordinary people responding to extraordinary circumstances with faith,
fortitude, and hope for a brighter future.
My Thoughts:
The Sound of Light by Sarah Sundin
invites readers into a physicists world during World War II. The plot features
rescue attempts and bravery from the heroine and hero. At the beginning of the
novel, the story does lay the background to Else and Henrik's character. A
little boring and repetitive at times. But once you pass the first twenty
percent of the novel, then it becomes the Sundin story I was expecting.
Characters full of heart. Brave. Resilient. Willing to risk their own lives to
save Jews and stop the injustice by the German soldiers. A delightful story.
The writing style is wonderful, and Sundin delivers just exactly what she
promises. A World War II novel to inform the readers and allow them to see a
good ending to a story. Sundin does a
wonderful job at crafting a realistic setting full of time period pieces that
keeps the readers in the 1940's mindset in Denmark. Overall, The Sound of Light by Sarah Sundin takes a
little time to lift off, but once she does, it becomes a unique and powerful
story that should be read by all.
I received a complimentary copy of The Sound of Light by Sarah Sundin from Revell Publishing, but the
opinions stated are all my own.
My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Purchase The Sound of Light
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