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The Flight Portfolio
The Flight Portfolio: A novel | Julie Orringer
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The long-awaited new work from the best-selling author of The Invisible Bridge takes us back to occupied Europe in this gripping historical novel based on the true story of Varian Fry's extraordinary attempt to save the work, and the lives, of Jewish artists fleeing the Holocaust In 1940, Varian Fry--a Harvard educated American journalist--traveled to Marseille carrying three thousand dollars and a list of imperiled artists and writers he hoped to rescue within a few weeks. Instead, he ended up staying in France for thirteen months, working under the veil of a legitimate relief organization to procure false documents, amass emergency funds, and set up an underground railroad that led over the Pyrenees, into Spain, and finally to Lisbon, where the refugees embarked for safer ports. Among his many clients were Hannah Arendt, Franz Werfel, Andr Breton, Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, and Marc Chagall. The Flight Portfolio opens at the Chagalls' ancient stone house in Gordes, France, as the novel's hero desperately tries to persuade them of the barbarism and tragedy descending on Europe. Masterfully crafted, exquisitely written, impossible to put down, this is historical fiction of the very first order, and resounding confirmation of Orringer's gifts as a novelist.
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julieclair
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This was an amazing book, based on a true story of one man‘s efforts to evacuate famous artists and intellectuals from Europe during WWII, to keep them safe from Nazi persecution. Truly fascinating. Another great #SundayBuddyRead pick! @TheBookHippie

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Deblovestoread
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This book gave me another piece of WWII history. It also asks the question is one life better saved over another life?

I also learned it is harder to stay on schedule for #SundayBuddyRead sections when I choose audio over print.

@TheBookHippie

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DebinHawaii
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Another great pick for #SundayBuddyRead that wasn‘t on my radar until Christine chose it. A piece of history I knew little about featuring a group of everyday heroes, led by Varian Fry who worked tirelessly to get artists, writers, scientists & other enemies out of Nazi-occupied France. While there could have been a little less romance/relationship drama, the author did an amazing job weaving fact & fiction together compellingly.

DebinHawaii *Illustration borrowed from The New York Times. 1w
DieAReader 🎃Excellent 1w
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Sargar114
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Tagged is my favorite book this month. Bracket from @Catsandbooks 💚 #readingbracket2024

Catsandbooks 👏🏼❤️🎉 1w
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vlwelser
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This was very good even if I would edit out some of the romantic stuff.

#SundayBuddyRead @TheBookHippie

#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

TheBookHippie ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ 1w
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mcctrish
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Finished in time for tomorrow‘s #sundaybuddyread historical fiction based on an American rescue organization trying to get artists and writers out of Europe and away from the Nazis. I had no idea about this part of the resistance and I can‘t wait to watch the Netflix series based on this book

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IndoorDame
Flight Portfolio | Julie Orringer
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I rarely predict what books will stay with me or end up one of my top reads of the year, but this one will do both. I was especially impressed with how Orringer mixed historical fiction closely tied to research to shed light on a niche pocket of this history, with invented characters and scenarios to represent broader themes that were occurring all around them at the time. Looking forward to reading more of her work.

IndoorDame @TheBookHippie I loved spending the month with this and the #sundaybuddyread crew, and I‘m excited to dive into some of the research I was avoiding until I finished the book, and watch Transatlantic after tomorrow‘s final chat. Christine, thank you for picking this one and for the research deep dive you did on it, you rock! 2w
kspenmoll What a fantastic review! I too loved this choice- your words perfectly capture the book‘s essence.The discussions we have just deepen my understanding. Transatlantic is on our house to watch list. 💙 (edited) 2w
TheBookHippie I agree this one was just amazing! 💙💙💙 2w
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Sargar114
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I really enjoyed this historical fiction novel about Varian Fry and his time in France during WWII rescuing Jewish artists and refugees. An amazing story, beautifully told. I did the audiobook version and the narration was wonderful. I do wish I read it as I feel I missed some details, but still was thoroughly engaged. Read for #sundaybuddyread

Sargar114 I almost forgot, this was my #doublespin 2w
TheBookHippie 💚💚💚💚 2w
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kspenmoll
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Librarybelle Good luck! 2w
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kspenmoll
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I just cannot get this image out of my mind!
“ …Miss Palmer in a filmy gown the color of boiled octopus; its hem must have caught on her heel as she was dressing, and a length of torn lace trailed her like a tentacle.”
The author is so adept at spoofing on the buffoon Jay Allen & his sidekick Miss Palmer. Humor is a welcome relief while reading. #sundaybuddyread

TheBookHippie 😅👀😂 2w
Karisa 🤣🤣🤣🐙 and then what comes later for those two! 😱🫣🤣 2w
kspenmoll @Karisa OMG we needed this chapter! I forgot to post during the week -so much laughter!!! What an imagination the author has! 2w
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IndoorDame
Flight Portfolio | Julie Orringer
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CBee Good one 👍🏻 3w
TheSpineView 😍😍😍 3w
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kspenmoll
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Coffee, a book, & a cat. My lap is full. Sunday morning bliss. #sundaybuddyread

BookmarkTavern Looks perfect! 💖 3w
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 3w
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mcctrish
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My book FINALLY arrived so I am going to read, read, read, and get caught up with #sundaybuddyread #2weeksbehind #icandoit

TheBookHippie ♥️♥️♥️ 4w
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