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Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Ludo, a young boy in Normandy who falls deeply in love with Lila, a girl from an aristocratic Polish family. Their connection is fleeting, as Lila vanishes into the woods, prompting Ludo to embark on a heartfelt quest to find her. As the war intensifies and Lila's family goes missing, Ludo's journey transforms into a struggle not only to rescue his love but also to protect his family and country, highlighting themes of longing, passion, and resilience.
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The Kites, Romain Gary
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- The Kites
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Romain Gary
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9780811229203
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Historical Fiction, Classics, France, World War II, French Literature
- First published
- 1980
- Original title
- Les cerfs-volants
- Rating
- 4.3 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Ludo, a young boy in Normandy who falls deeply in love with Lila, a girl from an aristocratic Polish family. Their connection is fleeting, as Lila vanishes into the woods, prompting Ludo to embark on a heartfelt quest to find her. As the war intensifies and Lila's family goes missing, Ludo's journey transforms into a struggle not only to rescue his love but also to protect his family and country, highlighting themes of longing, passion, and resilience.