--- product_id: 108849356 title: "Lovely War Hardcover – March 5, 2019" brand: "julie berry" price: "€ 38.57" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/108849356-lovely-war-hardcover-march-5-2019 store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Lovely War Hardcover – March 5, 2019 **Brand:** julie berry **Price:** € 38.57 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lovely War Hardcover – March 5, 2019 by julie berry - **How much does it cost?** € 38.57 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/108849356-lovely-war-hardcover-march-5-2019) ## Best For - julie berry enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted julie berry brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Lovely War Hardcover – March 5, 2019 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41SpSNRw1JL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐ Too many ingredients for one pot *by K***U on Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2019* I skimmed a brief but favorable review of “A Lovely War” (LW) by Julie Berry, and now regret that I did not check it out more thoroughly. I imagine some readers will find it more enjoyable than did I, but LW certainly didn’t meet my expectations. I thought I would be reading about a war-time romance (WWll) between two young people in England. From the review, I noted that some Greek gods would be watching over things in the background, and I also picked up on a secondary romance with another couple, a subplot of sorts. I also noticed that while the book was not labeled “young adult”, it was suitable for 12 year olds. Aha, perhaps another “ Eleanor and Park” I hoped. Not so.The main characters, Hazel and James, get off to a very nice, very romantic start, but before long, Aphrodite. Hades and Ares pop up, as well as some of their other friends. Not for a comment or two, but pages and pages. Turns out they are going to interject themselves every so often, unbeknownst to Hazel and James, and keep the path of true love straight and narrow or something. Anyway, the gods did not work for me. I clearly missed some grand point the author was trying to make; the only thing I got out of the gods’ contribution was boredom. Lots of boredom.As for the Colette/Aubrey romance, thumbs down. Aubrey did not seem like a real WWll African American soldier to me, he seemed more 2019. I don’t believe the story truly reflects relationships of seventy-five years ago. Even in France, even in wartime. Their story led to lots of pages dealing with racism, discrimination, and other social issues. Important issues. I don’t know that they should be interwoven with Greek gods arguing about the fate of Hazel and James and their romance. So to put it in more 1940’s cinematic terms, the book started very Frank Capraesque then turned into a Bette Davis film. I love both, but I don’t think Bette ever starred in a Capra movie.So, “A Lovely War” is not for me. Wouldn’t recommend it to my 13 year old grand-daughter, nor to my 75 year old friends. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Greek gods? Really? *by X***U on Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2019* I liked the author's writing style and the two storylines about Hazel & James and Aubrey & Colette set in the complex backdrop of World War I England and France. However, I disliked the inclusion of the Greek gods as a narrative technique to tell readers about love and war. I found the Greek gods to be distracting and confusing -- and frankly, unnecessary. Too many elements that diluted the storylines for me. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible! *by A***N on Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2019* This may not be your normal review. I’m just gonna tell it like it is. I’ve been waiting for this book with an unhealthy amount of anticipation. Since the moment I pre-ordered it on Amazon, I’ve been stalking its delivery like a total weirdo. My UPS man already thinks I’m crazy, so whatever. When I first heard the premise of Lovely War—Greeks Gods and World Wars I and II—I impulsively clapped my hands because I knew Julie Berry would do something incredible with this. And people, it is incredible! Lovely War is that reading experience we readers crave like a drug. It only takes a few pages—a few lines, really—and you’re standing next to the characters. You see their eyes blink, their hands twitch, a drop of sweat run down their neck. And then it happens—we step into their skin and feel their pain and their joy. We get to feel everything. Lovely War is 468 pages of this. And then there’s Aphrodite. She’s the one telling the story. We get to be in her head. What Julie Berry did with the voice that is Aphrodite is pure magic. I never thought I could love a character who was at the same time so iconically perfect and heart-breakingly flawed as Aphrodite, but I do. I want to be her friend in real life. I want to follow her around and hear all her thoughts and witty asides, especially when she thinks no one is listening. You need Aphrodite in your life. You need Lovely War. Go buy it and read it. You’ll see what I mean. In the meantime, I’ll be out buying a pink coat (reference “weirdo” comment above). --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/108849356-lovely-war-hardcover-march-5-2019](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/108849356-lovely-war-hardcover-march-5-2019) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-06-07*