OVERVIEW
I have read all of Camille Di Maio's books and this is the best so far! The period, the setting, the characters, and the premise were so fascinating. Plus, all the twists and turns were incredible.
I knew little to nothing about this time in aviation at all. I also didn't know that Pan Am did not fly domestically!! Flying during the Golden Age of transcontinental flight sounds so different from our flying experiences today. My only regret after reading this book is that I never had the opportunity to fly on Pan Am!
TRIGGER WARNING: Reference to spousal physical and mental abuse
OVERALL REVIEW: 5.0 stars
Writing: 5.0 stars
Camille writes so beautifully and realistically for the period in the book. I could visualize every scene and character in my mind as I was reading. It was as if it were playing out before me. Well, done!
Character development: 5.0 stars
The two main characters are Beverly and Judy, flight attendant students in Miami, Florida. Beverly is escaping a restrictive Park Avenue life and Judy is fleeing her abusive husband.
The secondary characters are Henry (Judy's husband), Joe (Judy/Beverly's instructor), and Mark (Beverly's friend). These characters are what create the tension and interest in this story.
The tertiary characters are Beverly and Judy's family and friends, the beautiful foreign cities they discover, and Pan Am.
This novel had many varied characters to round out the storyline and dive deeply into the main characters' personas.
Storyline: 5.0 stars
This novel is told chronologically, but there are out-of-order series of vignettes. They are integral to the final story and are beautifully written.
I enjoyed that this novel shows a deep and real female friendship that becomes like a chosen family. My best friend and I have known each other for over 50 years and we are like Beverly and Judy in many ways. You'll have to figure out who is whom!
The main locations were Miami, Florida; San Francisco, California; and Honolulu, Hawaii. Also, many other foreign cities make cameo appearances.
Memorable/Informative: 5.0 stars
I have never enjoyed flying, just like Camille. But, I have always admired flight attendants, referred to as stewardesses during the time of the book. They are there to keep us safe and I am grateful for their training and calm under pressure. Getting a little peek at their intense training makes me feel a little better for my next flight!
Book cover: 5.0 stars
Gorgeous!
Book title: 5.0 stars
Perfect.
HIGHLY recommend
BOOK INFORMATION
NetGalley ARC (eARC/eBOOK)
Come Fly With Me by Camille Di Maio
327 pages
Lake Union Publishing
FUTURE release date of 2/18/2025
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
Happy reading,
Dorothea 💜
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