--- product_id: 12381186 title: "The Things We Cherished: A Novel" brand: "pam jenoff" price: "₹ 3106" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/12381186-the-things-we-cherished-a-novel store_origin: IN region: India --- # The Things We Cherished: A Novel **Brand:** pam jenoff **Price:** ₹ 3106 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Things We Cherished: A Novel by pam jenoff - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 3106 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/12381186-the-things-we-cherished-a-novel) ## Best For - pam jenoff enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted pam jenoff brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Things We Cherished: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51R6RIHxj5L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent narrative and good story. *by A***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 19, 2023* This book reinforces that all stories have more than one side. Excellent distraction featuring interesting characters and a good plot. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Story With Weak Character Development *by 2***Z on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 14, 2012* There was so much that I liked about The Things We Cherished by Pam Jenoff, but at the same time, there were some areas that fell flat. The three main characters were attorneys; Jake and Brian were estranged brothers, and Charlotte was Brian's former girlfriend. Brian requested their expertise in order to represent Roger, a man accused of war crimes during World War II; more specifically, Roger is accused of giving information to the Nazis about the resistance efforts of his brother, Hans, which thereby led to Hans' arrest and subsequent death, along with many of the Jewish people he was trying to save. Roger's refusal to help in his own defense, as well as a substantial amount of mounting evidence against him, and a government looking to set an example of him, left a difficult and daunting task for these three attorneys to overcome.The author had the reader following the path of an anniversary clock, created by a farmer looking to sell it in order to give his wife, unborn child and himself a better life. The journey of this clock provided a variety of insights and revealed many hidden secrets that aided in the representation of Roger. The chapters alternated between the modern story of Brian, Jake and Charlotte representing Roger in 2009 and the many stories relating to the anniversary clock throughout the years of the early 1900(s). It was a unique story-line, and it captivated my attention and engaged me throughout.The weakest part of the novel was the character development. Despite liking certain characters, they were presented as too vulnerable, fragile and "wishy-washy". They acted as though they were young children, instead of adults. Things were left unsaid; bad behavior and unhappy feelings were left unresolved. I would have enjoyed an emotional outburst from Charlotte. If Charlotte could have released her true desires, expressed her deepest hurts and betrayals openly, and lashed out at the selfishness that she experienced, I believe I would have liked her more. If Jake exposed his inner thoughts and fought for what he wanted and loved, it would have made all of the difference to this reader. There was no hope for Brian; he was too narcissistic to reach. These were very closed off characters and perhaps that was the reason the author didn't want the reader to truly connect with them. The ending resolved itself quickly and fell flat; there was a missed opportunity to reunite two lost characters.I would have rated this book with 3 1/2 stars if given the option. However, the novel deserved more than a 3 star review. ### ⭐⭐⭐ not my favorite by this author *by S***L on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 1, 2015* This is another work where I’m not 100% sure whether I liked the dual storyline or not. Individually, I liked each one to a degree. It was interesting to see the footwork behind building a legal case as well as the journey of the clock throughout history and its importance to the developing events of the early 20th century.Yet, I felt that the historical story lost a bit when balanced against the continuous nature of the modern tale. We’re constantly exposed to Charlotte and her journey towards truth in her trial saga; the historical story is broken up into four distinct timeframes with different families. They are all connected by subtle connections and the clock, but I think the characters as people got lost since we didn’t have that long to go get to know them. Not nearly as long as Charlotte and the brothers.I also have mixed feelings on Charlotte. I cared enough about her to be invested in her emotional journey and to see how her relationship triangle would end up. But at times I felt like she was too perfect: pretty, good at her job, dedicated to the downtrodden, and drawing men like flies. She had a slight whiff of the “Mary Sue” about her that set my teeth on edge.Having so many historical time periods was a bit of a detract, but I do have to say that I enjoyed exploring the journey of this inanimate object and seeing how many lives it touched/impacted. Through that vehicle, the reader gets a window into the rise of the Nazi state and how it impacted these various families. We get to see the early stages of that rise: pre-WWI, the interwar years, during WWII, and the aftermath in Soviet occupied Poland. Learning the different fates both touched and saddened me.While I enjoyed this in-depth exploration of the Nazi years through a unique vehicle, overall this book still rates as a 3 for me. The dual storylines read a bit skewed since so many historical timeframes are explored. In the modern tale, the main lead sometimes comes off as too perfect, making me hate her as much as I’m rooting for her. So a good tale but not my favorite by this author. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/12381186-the-things-we-cherished-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.in/products/12381186-the-things-we-cherished-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-05-12*