i am trying to care for them but for now i feel like i don’t really know them? idk i like seeing characters fall in love and it feels like i stumbled in a story that already happened

I’ve read all of the book, including the historical note, but I’m not ready to write a review.

I was just thinking of the things I’ve learned about WWI that I didn’t know or realised or remembered. Quite some thing actually, as The Netherlands was neutral in WWI we don’t learn a ton about it in school. It’s a shame really. So, what were mew facts for you?

I don’t think I ever realised this many young men died. And yes, I knew WWI was very deadly but this book really made me understand it was even worse than I thought. I don’t think I ever gave the ‘Woman Surplus’ a lot of thought. Of course, when so many man die there’s a shortage so to say. Just never gave it much thought, but it’s insane, a who generation changed forever. I didn’t know the young upper class boys all became officers and stuff above (older) lower class men. I didn’t know even at that time there were quite some open minded people when it came to sexuality (hope this is true). I didn’t know homosexuality was legal in Brazil and people moved to Brazil for that reason. I didn’t know about the white feathers (and I’m still a bit in shock about it).

I think I could go on, lots of history lessons for me here. Sorry if I sound like an idiot now. But I’m glad I’ve learned so much, better late than never, right?

Who else learned a lot? Do you think it depends on where you are from?

it feels like treason to read this book while drinking a hot chocolate

“I’m going back to where I belong” 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

okay honestly i love it for El (no spoilers for the third book ahead, just my general thoughts and feelings) that she gets to experience all of the rage and still is a good person. i feel like anger is so connected with violence in people's minds, and sometimes is a taboo (especially when a woman is angry), and love it that in this book even after all of these horrible prophecies yada yada she tries to do better and she actually does better without letting go of her anger!!! her anger is so rightful most of the time, and she still manages to make good decisions while feeling it. it feels so refreshing, so perfect for her character and i just really enjoy that it's mentioned so often.

I’ve read the book once before (so reading it for the second time) but I’ve seen the 1995 BBC series and I love it!!! I’ve also seen the 2005 film. It’s good….but not as good as the 1995 one. I feel like I’m the only one with this opinion? 😅😳

why the hell are you using kant and schopenhauer to flirt? i respect the nerds, but really, must it be philosophy?