Lovely War by Julie Berry (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Lovely War by Julie Berry The Printz Honor-winning author of "The Passion of Dolssa" delivers a sweeping, multi-layered romance, set in the perilous days of World Wars I and II. "An effervescent confection of a novel filled with humor, tragedy, romance, and myth."--Kate Quinn, "New York Times"-bestselling author of "The Alice Network." 1/4. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . Perfect for fans of Divine Rivals, a critically acclaimed, multi-layered romance set in the perilous days of World Wars I and II, where gods hold the fates--and the hearts--of four mortals in their hands."Pick an adjective-sweeping, sprawling, epic, Olympian-and yet none quite conveys the emotional width and depth of Julie Berrys brilliant novel."-The Washington PostNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . Perfect for fans of Divine Rivals, a critically acclaimed, multi-layered romance set in the perilous days of World Wars I and II, where gods hold the fates--and the hearts--of four mortals in their hands."Pick an adjective-sweeping, sprawling, epic, Olympian-and yet none quite conveys the emotional width and depth of Julie Berrys brilliant novel."-The Washington PostThey are Hazel, James, Aubrey, and Colette. A classical pianist from London, a British would-be architect-turned-soldier, a Harlem-born ragtime genius in the U.S. Army, and a Belgian orphan with a gorgeous voice and a devastating past. Their story, as told by goddess Aphrodite, who must spin the tale or face judgment on Mount Olympus, is filled with hope and heartbreak, prejudice and passion, and reveals that, though War is a formidable force, its no match for the transcendent power of Love.Hailed by critics, Lovely War has received seven starred reviews and is an indie bestseller. Author Julie Berry has been called "a modern master of historical fiction" by Bookpage and "a celestially inspired storyteller" by the New York Times, and Lovely War is truly her masterwork. Author Biography Julie Berry is the author of the 2017 Printz Honor and Los Angeles Times Book Prize shortlisted novel The Passion of Dolssa, the Carnegie and Edgar shortlisted All the Truth Thats in Me, and many other acclaimed middle grade novels and picture books. She holds a BS from Rensselaer in communication and an MFA from Vermont College. She lives in Southern California with her family. Review "Julie Berry pens an utter delight in Lovely War, an effervescent confection of a novel filled with humor, tragedy, romance, and myth. Easily one of the best novels I have read all year!" —Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network "This fascinating, gorgeously written novel of World War I will grip you and remind you that the greatest danger is closing our hearts to love." —Nancy Werlin, National Book Award honoree and New York Times bestseller "Julie Berry writes the past as if she lived it." —Jennifer Donnelly, New York Times bestselling author … "Scheherazade has nothing on Berry . . . An unforgettable romance so Olympian in scope, human at its core, and lyrical in its prose that it must be divinely inspired." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review … "Berrys evocative novel . . . gains steam as the stories flesh out. Along the way, it suggests that while war and its devastation cycles through history, the forces of art and love remain steady, eternal, and life-sustaining." —Publishers Weekly, starred review… "Poignant…will make readers, by turns, laugh, cry, and swoon." —The Horn Book, starred review… "Proves again that Berry is one of our most ambitious writers. Happily for us, that ambition so often results in great success." —Booklist, starred review… "Julie Berry [is] a modern master of historical fiction for young readers. . . Berrys superb research and attention to detail are perfectly suited to the layers of this story of love in wartime . . . [a] romantic yet unflinching look at teenagers coming of age during World War I." —Bookpage, starred review… "This poignant novel will make readers, by turns, laugh, cry, and swoon." —The Horn Book, starred review… "Readers will be swept away by Berrys lyrical prose." —School Library Journal, starred review"When the hurly-burlys done, and the battles lost and won, does Love conquer War? The answer is never in doubt, but its a pleasure to have it confirmed by a celestially inspired storyteller." —The New York Times Book Review"Leavened by wit and informed by history, Lovely War is a romantic and inventive story from its dramatic start to its laughter- and tear-spangled ending." —The Wall Street Journal"Stunning . . . gives ordinary lives the sheen of the epic." —Refinery29"[A] triumphant piece of historically focused fiction. . . a moving, brutal, and yes, lovely, story of the ways in which people find hope in a world gone mad" —BCCB Reviews"Berrys accomplished talent for developing all elements of plot—character, tone, and mood—in addition to her fresh writing style makes this title a compelling page turner." —School Library Connection Promotional A sweeping, multi-layered romance with a divine twist, by the Printz Honor-winning author of The Passion of Dolssa, set in the perilous days of World Wars I and II. Review Quote "Julie Berry pens an utter delight in Lovely War , an effervescent confection of a novel filled with humor, tragedy, romance, and myth. Easily one of the best novels I have read all year!"--Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network "This fascinating, gorgeously written novel of World War I will grip you and remind you that the greatest danger is closing our hearts to love."--Nancy Werlin, National Book Award honoree and New York Times bestseller "Julie Berry writes the past as if she lived it."--Jennifer Donnelly, New York Times bestselling author Promotional "Headline" A sweeping, multi-layered romance with a divine twist, by the Printz Honor-winning author of The Passion of Dolssa, set in the perilous days of World Wars I and II. Excerpt from Book December 1942 The Judgment of Manhattan Hephaestus lowers the net back to the couch and lets it expand so his prisoners can at least sit comfortably. They can stand up, but they cant go far. "Goddess," he says, "in the matter of Hephaestus v. Aphrodite , you are charged with being an unfaithful wife. How do you plead?" Aphrodite considers. "Amused." Ares snorts. "Youre in contempt of court," Hephaestus says. "How do you plead?" "On which charge?" asks the goddess. "Infidelity, or contempt?" Hephaestuss nostrils flare. This is already off to a terrible start. "Both." "Ah," she says. "Guilty on both counts. But I dont mean to be contemptible." Hephaestus pauses. "You plead guilty ?" She nods. "Um-hm." "Oh." He hadnt expected this. The clever lines hed prepared, the scalding words, they desert him like traitors. "Ive disappointed you." Aphrodites voice oozes with sympathy anyone would swear is sincere. "Would it make you feel better to present your evidence anyway?" Whos manipulating whom here? Shes not afraid. No amount of evidence will matter. But Hephaestus spent months gathering it, so he submits it for the court. The lights dim. A succession of images appears in the air before them like a Technicolor film in their own hotel room. The goddess of love and the god of war, kissing under a shady bower. On the snowcapped rim of Mount Popocat Details ISBN0451469933 Author Julie Berry Year 2019 ISBN-10 0451469933 ISBN-13 9780451469939 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2019-03-05 Country of Publication United States DEWEY FIC Audience Age 12 Language English UK Release Date 2019-03-05 US Release Date 2019-03-05 Pages 480 Publisher Penguin USA Imprint Viking Books for Young Readers Place of Publication New York Narrator Reece Shearsmith Birth 1927 Affiliation Lecturer, University of Fort Hare Position Professor Qualifications J.D. Audience Teenage / Young adult NZ Release Date 2019-03-04 AU Release Date 2019-03-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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