The Children's Train by Viola Ardone is an interesting historical fiction novel that is based on factual events that is placed in Italy, post-WWII.
After the devastation that took place upon the Italian citizens during WWII, many were left destitute and with little options for survival of their young ones, therefore they sent them into the safety of the countryside for care while they attempted to forge a new post-war existence and try to outlast the instability within the city centers and regions.
This book was in the mindset of a young boy, Amerigo, and his specific situation concerning this event. Antonietta does the unthinkable, and sends her young son away from where they live in Naples to the countryside. His experiences with this transfer, what he sees and learns during this time, we find shape who he is and what he becomes.
This was a very interesting read in that I knew nothing of this that occurred in Italy post-war. This was eye-opening for me and just gives another example of the sacrifices families made to keep their loved ones as safe as possible.
4/5 stars
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After the devastation that took place upon the Italian citizens during WWII, many were left destitute and with little options for survival of their young ones, therefore they sent them into the safety of the countryside for care while they attempted to forge a new post-war existence and try to outlast the instability within the city centers and regions.
This book was in the mindset of a young boy, Amerigo, and his specific situation concerning this event. Antonietta does the unthinkable, and sends her young son away from where they live in Naples to the countryside. His experiences with this transfer, what he sees and learns during this time, we find shape who he is and what he becomes.
This was a very interesting read in that I knew nothing of this that occurred in Italy post-war. This was eye-opening for me and just gives another example of the sacrifices families made to keep their loved ones as safe as possible.
4/5 stars
Thank you BookishFirst and HarperVia for this ARC and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.
I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately. I will post this review to my Amazon and B&N accounts upon publication.