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Dana Gynther’s Crossing on the Paris tells the tales of three women whose lives are inextricably intertwined on the Paris, a ship travelling from Paris to New York. Below the deck is Julie Vernet, a young servant with a pretty face and a strong will. Leaving home for the first time, she is determined to succeed aboard the ship. Constance Stone travels second class on her disheartened trip back to New York. She previously travelled to Paris to fetch her sister but returns home alone, unable to convince her younger sister to return to their dying father. Finally, Vera Sinclair travels in first class on her retreat to New York after living several decades in Paris. Each woman brings her own experiences and outlook on life to the journey.

Though I decided on the rating of five stars, I was at first hesitant to award this perfect score because the relationship between the three women feels a bit forced. They meet while they are boarding the ship—and are even caught in the same photograph. They bump into each other later in the doctor’s office, in the dining rooms, and so on. While it is important that they do meet, these interactions feel intentional and could occur more organically. Especially on such a large ship, their chance encounters should be few and far between. However, I decided to stick with a rating of five stars because the relationship between the three women is so important to the novel. Even though the method of their meetings could be smoother, the juxtaposition of and contrast between the three characters makes this novel so dynamic and interesting.

The most powerful aspect I notice at the beginning of this book is the setting. The era—early 1920’s—is pervasive and inviting. Everything from the photographs they snap to the imagery of the opulent ship to the stratification of the classes is dripping in the conventions of the 1920’s. I find it interesting that although this story follows the historical date of the sinking of the Titanic, it is not overshadowed by the tragedy. This tale brings friendship and self-discovery in addition to romance, forging its own path among stories with similar premises.

Romance is a compelling aspect of this story. I particularly enjoyed the contrast between the women’s romantic interests. Julie, a young girl away from home for the first time, struggles to comprehend the attention of another young worker, Nikolai, aboard the Paris. Constance is away from her domineering husband for the first time in ages and dabbles with the affection of the handsome doctor aboard the ship. Vera, in her later years, laments the close friend she left behind in Paris and reflects on the romantic adventures she had as a young woman.

One of my favorite images in this novel takes place in Vera’s cabin. It is a recurring scene in which Vera rereads her journal entries. Losing the will to add new words to the pages, she simply eases into the comfort of reading about her past adventures. I think that Gynther captured a beautiful aspect of Vera’s essence. Though the years have worn her down and her future looks dim, she has lived a rich and fulfilling life. Her own words have the power to inspire her, comfort her, enrage her, and bring her to tears. Gynther’s decision to turn Vera into an unconventional storyteller adds dimension to Vera’s character and brings out her engaging history.

Finally, I was very pleased with Gynther’s style of writing. Her prose is unobtrusive and effortless so that the reader can focus on the content and is not caught up in the words themselves. I particularly loved the images that Gynther spun, all of which contribute to the vibrant setting and rich sensory details.

I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in period pieces, friendship tales, romances, or a unique blend of all of the above. Thanks to Gynther’s fluid prose and vibrant setting, I felt as though I was able to board the Paris with Julie, Constance, and Vera for a brief time.


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Crossing on the Paris Dana Gynther 9781451678239 Books Reviews

I read this book while on a cruise and it made me feel like I was on the Paris at times - I was on the deck with the sea breeze - - well back to the book. There were 3 characters and I wondered how their lives would intersect. Author did it without confusing me. Great!
With spring finally evident outside this reader's window, I thought Crossing on the Paris would be an appropriate calming selection. Adding to the positives that initially attracted me were the setting that appealed to my absolute fascination with early 20th-century ocean liners and synopsis calling to my love of a fine rich and poor story or in this case an above and below the waterline blend. I really thought this would be a perfect novel for me, one that would completely immerse me in a time period and hold me until the final page. I was sorely wrong.

This book rubbed me the wrong way from the beginning to overly sentimental ending. The actual SS Paris had art deco arrangements (sleek and historical charm throughout) and I was hoping this would also flow into this story but it felt choppy and was too lighthearted and restrained for my tastes. The characters were detached and the above and below the waterline acts, thoughts and dialogue came off very modern also the drama stretched believability too far for me being that class passengers and crew members could co-mingle so easily. Finally the ridiculous final resolutions and repetitiveness just had me shaking my head and asking myself "why did I read this?" This was clearly an overall mistake for me but at least I now have experience and will be wiser next time (that is what the serious situations and final messages in this novel have taught me). I honestly don't know if I can recommend this book it had potential but I couldn't wait to get off this ship of poor choices. Still, if the reader is looking for a lighthearted fling on a majestic ship that follows the lives and actions of 3 women from different stations that all have their own ghosts of the past and the Great War to face, well this may just be your ticket to sentimental adventures on the Atlantic. Bon Voyage!
I liked this book, but I didn't feel I couldn't out it down. I enjoyed the timeline and the story of three women crossing from Paris to New York. Three completely different lives and how they intersected with each other.
It was interesting the pecking order on the ship and the differences between 1st class and 3rd class and as well with the staff.
It was a good read and historical about the first crossing on the Paris!
The author did a wonderful job of interweaving the stories of three very different woman crossing on the Paris. There was no awkwardness or artifice in combining these three woman who only cross one another's paths here and there.

I stayed up too late one night reading this, fell asleep and then stayed in bed late the next morning in order to finish it. It's that kind of book.

It was very well researched and is set in an interesting historiical period shortly after World War One.
After seeing the movie Titanic, I was left wondering why so few characters were developed when there were so many more stories to be told. In Crossing on the Paris, Dana Gynther does an excellent job of painting colorful portraits of the Paris's many passengers, from the high brow rich to the hired hands. She magically weaves the story lines together, giving us a sense of what it was like in the elegant and not so elegant days of ship travel.
I have the book all figured out but I was wrong. The way they work the characters together all through the book was wonderful. I cried some with them, and laughed with them. They were three independent books woven together to make a beautiful carpet of a story. I don’t mean they were three real independent books I just meant they could’ve been.
Dana Gynther’s Crossing on the Paris tells the tales of three women whose lives are inextricably intertwined on the Paris, a ship travelling from Paris to New York. Below the deck is Julie Vernet, a young servant with a pretty face and a strong will. Leaving home for the first time, she is determined to succeed aboard the ship. Constance Stone travels second class on her disheartened trip back to New York. She previously travelled to Paris to fetch her sister but returns home alone, unable to convince her younger sister to return to their dying father. Finally, Vera Sinclair travels in first class on her retreat to New York after living several decades in Paris. Each woman brings her own experiences and outlook on life to the journey.

Though I decided on the rating of five stars, I was at first hesitant to award this perfect score because the relationship between the three women feels a bit forced. They meet while they are boarding the ship—and are even caught in the same photograph. They bump into each other later in the doctor’s office, in the dining rooms, and so on. While it is important that they do meet, these interactions feel intentional and could occur more organically. Especially on such a large ship, their chance encounters should be few and far between. However, I decided to stick with a rating of five stars because the relationship between the three women is so important to the novel. Even though the method of their meetings could be smoother, the juxtaposition of and contrast between the three characters makes this novel so dynamic and interesting.

The most powerful aspect I notice at the beginning of this book is the setting. The era—early 1920’s—is pervasive and inviting. Everything from the photographs they snap to the imagery of the opulent ship to the stratification of the classes is dripping in the conventions of the 1920’s. I find it interesting that although this story follows the historical date of the sinking of the Titanic, it is not overshadowed by the tragedy. This tale brings friendship and self-discovery in addition to romance, forging its own path among stories with similar premises.

Romance is a compelling aspect of this story. I particularly enjoyed the contrast between the women’s romantic interests. Julie, a young girl away from home for the first time, struggles to comprehend the attention of another young worker, Nikolai, aboard the Paris. Constance is away from her domineering husband for the first time in ages and dabbles with the affection of the handsome doctor aboard the ship. Vera, in her later years, laments the close friend she left behind in Paris and reflects on the romantic adventures she had as a young woman.

One of my favorite images in this novel takes place in Vera’s cabin. It is a recurring scene in which Vera rereads her journal entries. Losing the will to add new words to the pages, she simply eases into the comfort of reading about her past adventures. I think that Gynther captured a beautiful aspect of Vera’s essence. Though the years have worn her down and her future looks dim, she has lived a rich and fulfilling life. Her own words have the power to inspire her, comfort her, enrage her, and bring her to tears. Gynther’s decision to turn Vera into an unconventional storyteller adds dimension to Vera’s character and brings out her engaging history.

Finally, I was very pleased with Gynther’s style of writing. Her prose is unobtrusive and effortless so that the reader can focus on the content and is not caught up in the words themselves. I particularly loved the images that Gynther spun, all of which contribute to the vibrant setting and rich sensory details.

I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in period pieces, friendship tales, romances, or a unique blend of all of the above. Thanks to Gynther’s fluid prose and vibrant setting, I felt as though I was able to board the Paris with Julie, Constance, and Vera for a brief time.