Scan barcode
dragonofbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death, Medical content, War, and Violence
Moderate: Medical content, Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship, Injury/Injury detail, and Misogyny
Minor: Rape
caitlinemccann's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Grief, Violence, War, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Gore, and Death
Moderate: Bullying, Alcohol, Blood, Classism, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexism, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Ableism, and Addiction
rochelleisreading's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, War, Blood, Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Sexual assault, Rape, Classism, and Pregnancy
mgehrens's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: War and Death
marissa_roo's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: War and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Injury/Injury detail
maria1085's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Author: Kate Quinn
Book club rating: 3.75-5 💎
My rating: 5 💎
We love a badass woman! Mila Pavlichenko was the real life Russian sniper during WWII. She was right at the front lines with the troops and helped take down many Hitlerites. She became known as Lady Death, and becomes a national heroine. Mila was a history student before the war broke out working on her dissertation. But when Germany invaded Russia everything changed. We all loved this woman, you really root for her because she’s a strong willed, intelligent, caring woman. The book is action packed, suspenseful, well researched, and haunting. Kate Quinn put so much research into this book and it made the reading experience come alive. It was also interesting to read about her trip to the United States during the war, and how different the relationship between the USA and Russia is now. Highly recommend this one! This will be in my top favorites of Kate Quinn’s books! I love my group of book club women! So good to get together with them and discuss a strong female main character!
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and War
toreadforpleasure's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Quinn provides detailed recounts of her early life and the events that turned this quiet, studious librarian into a survivor of war with a lasting reputation that encouraged women to join the frontline and be celebrated for their contributions. Quinn embellishes Mila’s relationships with friends, family and lovers to balance the novel. It becomes more character-driven, which is what gave it five stars to me.
I highly recommend it if you want a book filled with action, suspense and a heartwarming ending.
Graphic: War and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
Minor: Sexual content
kailiyahknight's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence, War, Death, Body horror, Blood, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Moderate: Rape, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Torture, Medical content, Vomit, Alcohol, Child abuse, Racism, Alcoholism, Adult/minor relationship, Antisemitism, and Misogyny
icox's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Sexism, War, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Gun violence, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Stalking, Adult/minor relationship, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Suicide and Sexual assault
silverhill's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, War, Blood, Grief, and Gun violence
Moderate: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Adult/minor relationship, and Medical content
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Infidelity