- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: Ballantine Books; 1 edition (Jun 17 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0739435841
- ISBN-13: 978-0345444844
- ASIN: 0345444841
- Product Dimensions: 14.8 x 2.8 x 21.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 485 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,277,638 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Booklist
When she turns 17 on December 7, 1941, Maddy has no inkling how her life is about to change. Surprisingly, she is allowed to accompany her enlisted brother Davey's wife Ruth to Miami until he ships out. They end up staying, and chapters told in the girls' alternating voices, sprinkled with local headlines, chronicle their emotional and financial struggles. The title refers to a photo taken of Ruth, Davey, Maddy, Maddy's new love, and several of Davey's friends, taken on the eve of the men's departure. Ruth sees changes in the photo, such as Maddy in tears or a soldier disappearing, which nobody else sees. This is how she finds out that Maddy was raped that last night, that she is pregnant, that Davey's best friend has been captured, and that Frankie, Maddy's attacker, is dead. Ellis' second novel is packed with period details, from the Lone Ranger on the radio to rationing and war bond sales; without these clues, it is a heartfelt saga that could have taken place during any war, as recently as today. Deborah Donovan
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Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
Review
“A powerful, emotional story, whose reflection of families in war-time is relevant today.”
—Romantic Times
“An exciting World War II tale that vividly brings to life the home front. . . . Ellis provides fans of historical tales with a powerfully timely descriptive look at mostly 1942 America.”
—The Midwest Book Review
“A HEARTFELT SAGA . . . PACKED WITH PERIOD DETAILS.”
—Booklist
“Stunning . . . The poignant tale of two women, sisters of the heart, who share their lives while the men they love march off to war. . . . If you only purchase one hardcover book this summer, I recommend it be The Photograph.”
—Romance Fiction Forum
“Displaying a talent that makes The Photograph difficult to put down, Virginia Ellis threads together an interesting backdrop of historic World War II events that help make this book unforgettable.”
—www.ReaderToReader.com
From the Trade Paperback edition.
—Romantic Times
“An exciting World War II tale that vividly brings to life the home front. . . . Ellis provides fans of historical tales with a powerfully timely descriptive look at mostly 1942 America.”
—The Midwest Book Review
“A HEARTFELT SAGA . . . PACKED WITH PERIOD DETAILS.”
—Booklist
“Stunning . . . The poignant tale of two women, sisters of the heart, who share their lives while the men they love march off to war. . . . If you only purchase one hardcover book this summer, I recommend it be The Photograph.”
—Romance Fiction Forum
“Displaying a talent that makes The Photograph difficult to put down, Virginia Ellis threads together an interesting backdrop of historic World War II events that help make this book unforgettable.”
—www.ReaderToReader.com
From the Trade Paperback edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Another Wonderful Read from Ellis!,
By "beboc49" (Midwest, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Photograph (Hardcover)
I really enjoyed this book! I finished it quickly (2 days). It dealt with some pretty heavy subjects such as war and rape, but I thought that Ellis kept it very "readable". It wasn't depressing like a lot of books written about those subjects can be. I read her previous book The Wedding Dress and enjoyed that as well. The way Ellis writes makes you believe that you are really in the era that she is writing about. This takes place during World War II, and although I wasn't alive at the time, I certainly could envision the world at that time through her writings. She really draws you in with the characters, and you feel as if you really know them and have a vested interest in what happens to them. I thought that this was well written and definately worth reading.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Top notch romance!,
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This review is from: The Photograph (Hardcover)
See contemporary romances written under her real name- Lyn Ellis! Her heros and heroines are some of the most appealing in romance today.I liken her writing to Rachel Lee and LaVyrle Spencer. Truly memorable.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A book with staying power,
By Karen White (Atlanta, Georgia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Photograph (Hardcover)
I finished this book two days ago but the characters have been following me around ever since. Ms. Ellis brought alive an era with wonderful characters I wish I had known and, indeed, feel as if I do. I've actually found myself re-reading favorite parts again and again.This book goes on my hall of fame shelf (next to my copy of THE WEDDING DRESS) and will be a book I'm sure I'll read more than once.
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