The Madonnas of Leningrad

The Madonnas of Leningrad was selected for book club.  I loved the fact it was available on Kindle, so as soon as the title was selected, I downloaded the novel.

While the novel was a fast read, I found the jumps from present day to the World War II era, a bit confusing at times.  While I understood the author was putting us into the thoughts and mind of a woman afflicted with Alzheimer's, the transitions were often a challenge, although I know that this was ultimately the point.

I absolutely loved the concept of memorizing the paintings.  The author's description of the process and the paintings was amazing.  I truly was able to picture the works of art.  As an avid reader of all things World War II, I enjoyed learning about Leningrad and its struggles.