The ending of this book makes me excited to read the 3rd! However, this one dragged on a bit unnecessarily. 70% of the book was a lead up to the tournament only for it to be a minor plot point.
Oof chapter 20 turned this from a good book to a devastating great book. I was on the verge of tears the entire time, especially with Meryl Streep’s heartbreaking narration, from the story that Lara kept to herself. The way grief, regret, fortitude is written is so beautiful and saddening. Picturing Lara looking at her girls telling the story of her adolescence knowing this is also buried down with the rest of it.
This adaptation actually inspired me to read this for the first time! I’ve never seen any adaptation either, so it’s all a first! I adored the themes of this book, and as long as that comes through on screen I’ll be quite happy