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    This Is How I'd Love You
    This Is How I'd Love You
    This Is How I'd Love You
    Audiobook9 hours

    This Is How I'd Love You

    Written by Hazel Woods

    Narrated by Amy Landon

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    About this audiobook

    It's 1917 and America is on the brink of World War I. After Hensley Dench's father is forced to resign from the New York Times for his antiwar writings, she finds herself expelled from the life she loves and the future she thought she would have. Instead, Hensley is transplanted to New Mexico, where her father has taken a job overseeing a gold mine.

    Driven by loneliness, Hensley hijacks her father's correspondence with Charles Reid, a young American medic with whom her father plays chess via post. Hensley secretly begins her own exchange with Charles, but looming tragedy threatens them both. When everything turns against them, will their words be enough to beat the odds?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateAug 26, 2014
    ISBN9781494572389
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    • 4/5
      Very enjoyable book. I had pen pals growing up and miss getting those letters in the mail. The letters Henley and Charles wrote to each other kept them both going during difficult situations during World War I. I hope Hazel Woods keeps writing as I look forward to reading the next book.
    • 5/5
      I gotta say I was surprised at how much I loved this book. I didn't go into it expecting to love as much as I did, but oh I fell hard! The author draws her reader's emotions into the narrative with amazing skill. I felt Hensley's struggle with her past actions and Charles' latching onto these letters as a lifeline to a past world. I fell in love right with Hensley and Charles through their letters and eventual meeting. My emotions were tied up in the story and that, to me, is the hallmark of a fantastic novel.I do have to mention the author's almost lyrical turn of phrase throughout the book. I almost felt like I was reading poetry at times, and that's something I don't enjoy at all. Yet, within the format of this book and the format of letter writing, it didn't irk me as it might have in another setting or novel. I actually enjoyed the witty and touching turn of phrase and that's not a small compliment. The letter-writing format was also very unique. I loved the fact that it was partly based on fact of the author's own family. There were a few moments where I had to raise an eyebrow at small historical inaccuracies, but they were very few and far between. For the most part, this novel was a beautiful and creative work of love, growing up, and learning oneself in a world wracked with war and prejudice. Highly, highly recommended.Note: Book received for free via Good Reads First Reads program in exchange for honest review.
    • 4/5
      This was a beautiful story set during world war I . Great mix of romance , action and a bit of mystery too . Looking forward to more from this author . if you like historical fiction you will enjoy this novel .
    • 4/5
      Sasha Dench is against the war, and is soon fired from his job and forced to take a job in New Mexico, managing a mine. A job he is ill suited for and a move his daughter Hensley is not at all happy about. Before they leave Sasha had agreed to become a long distance chess partner of Charles who is serving as an ambulance driver in the war. Despite their political differences they become friends through letters and chess moves. Hensley is soon writing to Charles herself and they soon have their own relationship.Can you imagine waiting ten days or more for your next chess move?The story is revealed in dialogue but also in wonderful letters that slowly let the writers get to know each other. Charles lives for Hensley's letter's, they give him something to look forward to as he sees all the horrors that is war. The New Mexico story, while part is heartbreaking, is a wonder in itself. New relationships, the scenery and the wonderful time when the circus comes to town. Loved the strong man who will play an important part later in the story.Those book has such a nostalgic feel to it and it so very well written. By book's end I knew the characters well, through their letters and actions and wished only good things for them. Actually kind of sad to see them go.
    • 4/5
      THIS IS HOW I’D LOVE YOU is a bittersweet love story set during World War I. Early 20th century historical fiction is a favorite of mine, and the author did an eloquent job of bringing this turbulent time to life on the pages. The complex main characters, Charles and Hensley, form a powerful connection through letters sent between the frontline in France and a remote town in New Mexico. Charles depends on Hensley’s words to keep him sane amid the horrors of war, and in return, his letters give her something to focus on besides her uncertain and possibly bleak future.It was easy to be drawn in by these characters, and I loved reading their letters and watching their relationship develop. Unfortunately, Charles and Hensley weren’t always truthful with each other, and they withheld secrets out of fear of driving the other away. Then tragedy strikes on both sides of the Atlantic, and they’re forced to face the truth head on. The first part of the book was a bit slow-going, but I really got into the story during the second half. Overall, this book was an emotional read for me, and my heart went out to the characters. I only wish there had been more correspondence, because the letters were my favorite part.Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
    • 5/5
      I found This Is How I'd Love You to be fantastic historical fiction centered on two people who fall in love during World War I.Hensley Dench was raised by her father, who is a writer for the New York Times. He is anti war and when his work gets him in trouble, he is forced to resign and ends up moving to New Mexico with Hensley. Hensley lives a comfortable life with her father.Charles Reid is a young American medic who plays chess with Hensley's father, via mail. Hensley winds up mailing Charles herself and the two begin corresponding regularly.Author Hazel Woods doesn't beat around the bush when painting a picture of the horrors of war. I found this to add to the feel of the story, this was just not a love story, there is drama and pain at the heart of it. Charles is going through Hell, and his correspondence with Hensley keeps him afloat. The love letters were sad and beautiful and just kept getting better. I was on the edge of my seat during some scenes.The supporting cast, such as Hensley's father and her brother, all added to the storyline and as the book flowed I was curious to see what would happen to these people.Hensley herself is flawed and multi faceted. She has an affair with her drama teacher, and as this went along, I easily believed it."The first time he kissed her, it seemed like a forgone conclusion. As though, perhaps, they were both just occupying the same space and their lips had no choice but to touch."p.41, This Is How I'd Love You by Hazel Woods I enjoyed This Is How I'd Love You very much, I breezed right through it. The writing is beautiful, the storyline was interesting and I recommend it to fans of historical fiction, romance and epistolary novels. I also love the cover. You can't tell by the picture, but aside from the lovely cover art, there is a bit of a satiny smooth texture to the top half of it.disclaimer: I received a free review copy of This Is How I'd Love You by Hazel Woods via Historical Fiction Book Tours.This review is my honest opinion. I did not receive any type of compensation for reading and reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers and authors, such as this one, I am under no obligation to write a positive review.
    • 4/5
      Very enjoyable book. I had pen pals growing up and miss getting those letters in the mail. The letters Henley and Charles wrote to each other kept them both going during difficult situations during World War I. I hope Hazel Woods keeps writing as I look forward to reading the next book.
    • 5/5
      This book left me speechless. It was so perfectly written. There just aren't words for me to describe how much I enjoyed reading it. Both Hensley and Charles wrote letters that reflected them, their personality, their life, their experiences, perfectly. The love story, as it unfolds and seems threatened to the point of impossibility, is written with passion and creativity. It's original yet timeless. Perfect, perfect, perfect.
    • 4/5
      I loved that this book focuses on letter writing because I have always felt drawn to that type of correspondence even though it rarely still exists today. I also loved that this book alternated perspectives between Hensley and Charles, but surprised you in the middle with a chapter in Hensley's father's head. I loved the settings as well. The choice of New Mexico was particularly fascinating. Finally, I felt that this author wrote beautifully. I have read some great books lately, but none with such elegant and lovely sentences to read. I would recommend this book highly, especially to those with an interest in war time history.
    • 5/5
      I absolutely loved this book! I can't believe it is Hazel Woods first novel, she has an amazing way with words and I do hope she continues to write more novels - and quickly! Sometimes it's hard to imagine what life was really like, not just 100 years ago, but war time 100 years ago. This book totally had me there. The war scenes and the home front alike. Both were so vivid. I found myself reading slower and slower towards as the book came to a close because I so didn't want it to end.
    • 4/5
      This was an extremely enjoyable read and thank you to librarything.com for an advance copy. It takes place at the time when President Wilson has just decided America should enter the Great War. In NYC is Hensley Dench, 17 years old and in love with her theater teacher, heartbroken that they must part ways. Her father Sacha has been canned from the New York Times after expressing his pacifist views and the only job he can find is in New Mexico, overseeing a gold mining venture. Meanwhile in France, wealthy Charles Reid has joined up as an ambulance driver and sends out a request for a penpal of sorts, one with whom he can carry on a long-distance chess game. His chess partner is none other than Sacha Dench. Hensley, bored and lonely, starts to write Charles her own sweet messages of encouragement in the margins of her father's letters, which Charles finds intriguing and endearing. Their letters are intelligent, elegant, and are just so honest --really quite well done. Then tragedy strikes, on both sides of the ocean.My mother wrote letters to a serviceman during WWII as I did during the Vietnam war. This book illustrates how precious those letters are to our guys overseas. Not only that, this is a love story--but with the historical background and the circumstances described, not a hard one to swallow at all. Ms. Woods has a beautiful way with words.
    • 5/5
      I really enjoyed this sweet romantic novel. Two lovers who have never met begin a correspondence during World War l. They both have secrets that they have not shared with each other and each worries that if they ever do meet will they be rejected by the other. The writing was lovely and I think the author captured the cadence and prose of letters written in this era, more formal and descriptive than the emails we communicate with today. The descriptions of the war and it's brutality were really well done. Highly recommended.
    • 5/5
      I won this book from Early Reviewers group of LibraryThing. A litle bit too predictable, but still a very good book. Set during WWI the main characters start their relationship by letters. Very dramatic things happen to both of the main characters that almost derails their chance at life together. But all ends well.
    • 4/5
      enjoyed this book until the ending. Unique story and even believable. Good writing. Will read more of Hazel Woods books as she writes them. Though I didn't like the ending, I would still recommend this book.
    • 3/5
      Intriguing tale of love lost and found during WWI. Didn't flow well enough for me to give it a high vote but still a readable story.
    • 4/5
      This is a very engaging debut novel celebrating the remarkable power of words to transform lives and turn friendship into love. The lives of Hensley and Charles intersect when Charles and Hensley's father create a long-distance chess match. The time is WWI and Charles has volunteered to serve in the military as a medic. Hensley and her father move from Manhattan to New Mexico where the correspondence eventually shifts to Charles and Hensley. Each of them is injured in a different way, and the story of their finding their way to each other is poignant. This is a book for romantics and for people who cherish the written word.
    • 5/5
      Although of course Mr. Reid has some horrible descriptions/experiences, the whole of the story of his relationship with Hensley is a very sweet almost fairy tale, including a circus! The author's letter to readers right at the beginning of the book gives some factual background to the novel, only discovered by the author after she had finished writing the book she had based on family myths. Almost from the very beginning I knew how I wanted the story to end and I thoroughly enjoyed how the author made things happen along the way.