Seeing the events from two different points of view and also as a memory gave different takes on events and also displayed the widespread effects. It gave a dimension to the story that couldn’t have been obtained from just one narrator. I was surprised that the narration was split between Selina, young Ellen and old Ellen. Selina Penaluna is a story full of mystery and intrigue set on the stunning Cornwall coast.

I'm glad I stuck with this book and finished it as I hate leaving books halfway through but I'm afraid that's about as good as it gets for me.

Did he actually ever meet Selina or not? I didn't find this clear at all although I did understand how him and Jack connected later on in the story. There is a bit in the middle that I didn't understand at all. Perhaps it is a generational thing but if you are not happy with your life, then change it. The parts that are written as Ellen as an old lady have a faintly bitter and self-pitying flavour to them which I didn't like. Ellen came across as someone desperate for approval and like so many in that position, will never get it. Whether she was an innocent or a schemer. Jack came across as a spoilt boy, Selina was probably the best character as I wasn't sure whether or not to like her or not.

I found it hard to connect with any of these characters. Then I would go back to make sure that I hadn't missed anything relevant to that character.

The whole story is written by one of these viewpoints but some of the time I wasn't entirely sure who's viewpoint I was reading until I'd read a couple of pages. There is a local girl, Selina, that Jack is drawn to but Ellen doesn't like. It is a tale set in Cornwall during the Second World War where twins, Jack and Ellen, are evacuated. OL17379360W Page_number_confidence 92.31 Pages 392 Partner Innodata Pdf_module_version 0.0.14 Ppi 360 Rcs_key 24143 Republisher_date 20210701141036 Republisher_operator Republisher_time 763 Scandate 20210626225911 Scanner Scanningcenter cebu Scribe3_search_catalog isbn Scribe3_search_id 9780385613729 Sent_to_scribe Tts_version 4.I found myself to be quite disappointed with this book. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 11:01:15 Boxid IA40155306 Camera Sony Alpha-A6300 (Control) Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier

Selina Penaluna by Jan Page