They had already been through so much and had experienced so much tragedy that my heart just ached for them and every single person that endured the horror, injustice and pure lack of humanity of the concentration camps. I've never cried while listening to an audio before, but when Lenka's family is transferred to Auschwitz I finally cried.
They both did a great job.ĭid you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I really enjoyed listening to both narrators. If you could sum up The Lost Wife in three words, what would they be? 5 Stars-everyone should listen to this if only for its historical value. The story is haunting and can't help but be very sad, but the inner strength of some of the people makes me wonder if people today could endure what these families went thru with the same courage and grace. Books like this are important-we must never forget. I was born in 1943 and it amazed me to think that I was a happy well fed baby with no fears, raised in Los Angeles with my mom and dad and grandparents while in Europe babies my age were being starved to death or simply murdered. Alyson Richman gives a brief synopsis at the end of the book about who the characters are modeled after and much of the story is fictionalized history. This is a novel that translates wonderfully to audiobook, especially with such talented narrators.
Over the span of 60 + years, thru WW!! and concentration camps, 2 young Czech lovers stories are told by fabulous George Guidall as Josef and Suzanne as Lenka. Thoughtful, sad but engrossing love story I don't think I've ever worn my earbuds for so long! The meeting of the two grandparents at the end was memorable. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I would seek out more books narrated by him. Guidall's recitation of the Kaddish prayer, which was very authentic. The two narrators brought the characters to life and I could not possibly have gotten the same feeling I got listening to their voices. What does George Guidall and Suzanne Toren bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book? Don't want to spoil the book by saying much more. His dreams of his family being happy for him are foreshadowing for what is to come. I felt that when he burned his letters to Lenka, he was putting to rest his restless longing for her. Josef's careful descriptions of his feelings are precious. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Lost Wife? This is one of the most endearing books I've listed to and I was sorry to have it end. I enjoyed the epilogue and felt the ending was perfect. I loved the character development and the way the accents were done. I loved the way the two narrators wove the story of the star-crossed lovers chapter by chapter. What did you love best about The Lost Wife?Įverything.
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