'GOODNIGHT, VIENNA' BY MARIUS GABRIEL

 

Working on reviews for this blog is not always as cheery as I’d like it to be. Blame this primarily on the arrival of COVID which has made free time almost impossible for health care workers like I who, despite time restrictions, are still trying to make a go of it somehow at their daily lives. So forgive me if my craftsmanship is not as polished as it should be. The passion is still there however, as you’ll probably see while reading this next spotlighted review of GOODNIGHT, VIENNA (now available from Lake Union Publishing) taken from my Goodreads account.  So here it goes.

"Engaging historical romance set in Austria during the German invasion. As expected, this latest by prolific Marius Gabriel has a solid narrative and characterization. I especially enjoyed the character of the troubled child who in the hands of the governess/would-be doctor flourishes into a lovely human being.  Aside from the topic of the imminent arrival of WW2, Gabriel’s focus on behavioral issues in children, supported by real-life historical figures like Freud and Asperger who appear in the story, gives the novel an extra oomph to make the reading experience all the more worthwhile. The romance between the protagonist and her employer feels a bit hurried but the overall delivery is quite impressive. Definitely recommended, especially to those seeking emotionally-driven efforts. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC."

I still own many unread books by this author (excluding his Madeleine Ker pseudonym) and I am thrilled about that. I can't wait to delve into them. In the meantime I’ll do my very best to continue delivering reviews of books, movies or miniseries, whatever strikes my fancy. And you know it strikes often. And thanks for being there. It pleases me more than you know.

 

Until next post—Martin