Review: Until We Meet

 

Three unlikely friends form stronger bonds during WWII when they are left behind and assume positions in the naval yard. Margaret's brother enlisted and he's living in England with two men as they train. He's engaged to Dottie, Margaret's friend. John asks Margaret to write letters to William, one of the men, as he hasn't received any letters yet. Margaret agrees. She begins a correspondence with William that will last years. 

Gladys is the third friend; she's a whirlwind with big ideas. Together the three friends navigate life on the homefront: rations, work, and missing people they know. Life moves on - sometimes sad, sometimes happy, and usually always hard. They learn to celebrate the happy times and stick together through everything. 

Why I Read This: I found this on a list of epistolary novels

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this book - for the friendship and the letters between William and Margaret. This one did make me cry a few times, which is expected in a WWII novel. Gladys was a breath of fresh air - I loved how she pushed her friends out of their comfort zone and to enjoy life. I loved that the ladies worked in the Navy yard - that part of the book fascinated me. I know there are a lot of WWII stories, but this one will stick with me. 

Cover Thoughts: Cute, but there's only 3 women in the story.

Source: My Library

Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for your fiction collection