The Things We Cannot Say: A WWII Historical Fiction Novel Paperback – March 19, 2019

This book is a must read!! Twists, turns, reality and history it has it all!!! Love conquers all! You won’t want to put it down.

Well written story and characters. I appreciated the way the story unfolded. A little bit of mystery but no unrealistic shocking surprises. Emotional and satisfying.

Loved the story about Alina and Tomasz. The family life of Alice I could have done without. She was really annoying. I felt as if her story with her family and the constant “sorry” between her and Wade were annoying as well. Felt as if her family dynamic was just a filler for the story. I literally skimmed through her chapters, until near the end when the truth came out. The storyline of Alina and her family was beautifully told and kept me engaged. It was a bittersweet story.

I enjoyed reading this book. It was just great historical fiction taking place in Poland during World War 1. Alternated between past and present. Deep messages about family, ancestry, and the connections that bond us. Themes included sacrifice, resilience, and kindness.Very well written and everything about this book was amazing.

One of the best war time novels I've read. The past and present storylines are expertly woven together to tell this incredible story of how love and hope can conquer all evil.

I am a copywriter by profession and am in awe of Kelly's brilliant creative mind. Weaving a tale like this, perfectly timed in its hints to the reader, all with vivid imagery is what every reader craves in a novel. This book would not let me go. I was completely invested, finding myself praying for the characters during my prayer time before realizing that doesn't do any good for fictional people. The last two chapters and the epilogue had me weeping as though I'd lost someone I'd long loved. I cried for those in the story, sure, but more so because somehow Kelly captures what it means to be a daughter or a son, a part of a legacy set in motion by our grandparents. Thank you, Kelly, for being faithful to your gift of writing and putting into the world exactly what the world needs.

This is an intense book that you don't want to put down. Very believable and a tear jerker at times.

What an incredible, well-told story. I really enjoyed the suspenseful aspect of this book in addition to the character development. Powerful!