So while looking for modern books about war, I came across this book. Judging from its description, this book seemed unique and interesting. But in no way did I expect to break my
personal record and read an entire novel in under a day.
Basically, Daisy is sent to England to visit her aunt and cousins (three teenage boys and one little girl). Soon, her aunt leaves for a business trip and a full scale invasion by an unnamed enemy force occurs the very next day. The children are forced to survive on their own in a war zone.
This novel quickly turns from a story of romance to a realistic war story. There is a lot of character development and a deep emotional aspect, but the author also manages to incorporate a fast paced, suspenseful plot line. This is a beautifully written story of how lives and people are changed by war. But it seems like all the good novels these days are also sad novels because this is honestly one of the saddest fictional stories that I’ve read, and also one of the best.
Bottom Line: this novel is excellent all around; I really have nothing bad to say about it. I give How I Live Now a 10/10.