When the Apricots Bloom by Gina Wilkinson is a great novel that kept me interested throughout.
This novel takes place mainly in Bagdad during Saddam Hussein’s reign. The book alternates between three separate women whose lives end up intersecting and coming together as the book progresses. It was interesting to see how seemingly three very different women were able to have so much in common towards the end.
There was suspense, mystery, intrigue, and for me, a few nail-biting moments that really kept my interest.
What I found most interesting is that not only is this a debut novel for this author, but that some of the events are based on true experiences that she herself witnessed while she was living overseas as a foreign war correspondent. It is always fascinating to read a story that is based on true events and experiences.
An enjoyable read. 4/5 stars
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I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon and B&N accounts upon publication.
This novel takes place mainly in Bagdad during Saddam Hussein’s reign. The book alternates between three separate women whose lives end up intersecting and coming together as the book progresses. It was interesting to see how seemingly three very different women were able to have so much in common towards the end.
There was suspense, mystery, intrigue, and for me, a few nail-biting moments that really kept my interest.
What I found most interesting is that not only is this a debut novel for this author, but that some of the events are based on true experiences that she herself witnessed while she was living overseas as a foreign war correspondent. It is always fascinating to read a story that is based on true events and experiences.
An enjoyable read. 4/5 stars
Thank you BookishFirst and Kensington 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 and will post it to my Amazon and B&N accounts upon publication.