October 25th, 2018 at 03:52am
Let me begin by saying this: Your summary is just amazing. It captivated me instantly. You know how to hook readers and leave them wanting more. I needed to know more! (I’m also such a sucker for stories in that era).
And wow. This is my first time coming across any of your stories and I must say, you are a talented writer! I absolutely love the way you write. You’ve painted a clear picture and I can imagine each scene in my head. I especially loved how you portrayed the relationships in the family; whether it was between Holger and his father or Holger and his daughter. You can just see how much they love and care for each other (plus lil Katharin is so cute). Oh, my heart.
Whilst I enjoyed your story, I couldn’t help but feel a bit saddened – the Berlin wall did happen and that this story could be someone’s reality. So, I’m really hoping Holger will find his sister and his mother (if either are alive). Also, I saw another commenter noted some foreshadowing… I hope he doesn’t die…Oh, my fragile heart. Anyway, I'm looking forward to more!
Getting into the first chapter I will say that the text is a little on the small side. Not so small that it's hard to read, just a little small for my personal preference. The details so far are just amazing, especially with it being written from a child's point of view. Obviously, as a child, Holger isn't really going to understand what's going on and I like that that's reflected in the writing style.
I'm not surprised Holger's father spent all those years looking for his wife and daughter. But I am a little surprised Holger never noticed? But I guess I can understand why Gerd wouldn't tell him. Didn't want to get his hopes up about finding them. Katherin is so cute! I can tell she loves her father very much.
I'm hoping Holger has some luck finding his mother and sister! I'm a little worried his mother might have already passed away like his father did but it would be great if he got to see her again.