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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
I’m so grateful I finally read my first book by Erika Robuck.
Set in 1940, at the beginning of the war, American born Virginia is living with her French husband in an occupied France. Her family calls her home, but she is certain they will be fine.
Violette is nineteen and eager to fight the Nazis; it doesn’t hurt she is an expert shot. The Special Operations Executive learns of her skill and tries to recruit her into a dangerous position.
Due to their good deeds and acts of bold defiance, both women eventually find themselves at Ravensbruck concentration camp.
Virginia and Violette’s stories are true, and wow, were they ever inspiring. The story is full of tension and worry over their fates. I was in awe of the well-drawn structure of the plot and its narrative. Detailed and well-researched, this novel feels even more timely right now given what is happening in the world. When evil is all around, what choices will you make for yourself and those you love? A beautiful, heartrending story of strong women.
I received a gifted copy.
Many of my reviews can also be found on my blog: www.jennifertarheelreader.com and instagram: www.instagram.com/tarheelreader
Set in 1940, at the beginning of the war, American born Virginia is living with her French husband in an occupied France. Her family calls her home, but she is certain they will be fine.
Violette is nineteen and eager to fight the Nazis; it doesn’t hurt she is an expert shot. The Special Operations Executive learns of her skill and tries to recruit her into a dangerous position.
Due to their good deeds and acts of bold defiance, both women eventually find themselves at Ravensbruck concentration camp.
Virginia and Violette’s stories are true, and wow, were they ever inspiring. The story is full of tension and worry over their fates. I was in awe of the well-drawn structure of the plot and its narrative. Detailed and well-researched, this novel feels even more timely right now given what is happening in the world. When evil is all around, what choices will you make for yourself and those you love? A beautiful, heartrending story of strong women.
I received a gifted copy.
Many of my reviews can also be found on my blog: www.jennifertarheelreader.com and instagram: www.instagram.com/tarheelreader
FINALLY.
It was a slog and so depressing, but based on real women who made a real difference.
It was a slog and so depressing, but based on real women who made a real difference.
Sisters of Night and Fog is a story of two women thrown into WWII. One woman is American, the other woman is British, and they both are doing what they can to punish Hitler’s Army and protect those that are working against Hitler. I loved that this was based on the true story of the two women. I was in awe of the strength they showed in a time when it may have been easier to keep your head down and not get involved.
I really liked that most of the story was not about Ravensbrück . The story was more about the journey the two woman had to take to get to Ravensbrück. The two women each had their own stories to tell and I loved getting to know them separately. There was no confusion as to which character’s story was being told and when they came together in Ravensbrück is was the perfect combination of their stories. The strength both ladies showed while at Ravensbrück left no doubts that they were heroes that should be recognized for all they did to help the war efforts.
Erika Robuck is an amazing historical fiction author. I love reading WWII books and she is at the top of my must-read authors list. I will recommend this book again and again
I really liked that most of the story was not about Ravensbrück . The story was more about the journey the two woman had to take to get to Ravensbrück. The two women each had their own stories to tell and I loved getting to know them separately. There was no confusion as to which character’s story was being told and when they came together in Ravensbrück is was the perfect combination of their stories. The strength both ladies showed while at Ravensbrück left no doubts that they were heroes that should be recognized for all they did to help the war efforts.
Erika Robuck is an amazing historical fiction author. I love reading WWII books and she is at the top of my must-read authors list. I will recommend this book again and again
In her last book, Invisible Woman, author Erika Robuck wrote about Virginia Hall, who valiantly served in the British-based clandestine organization SOE (Special Operations Executive) during World War II. There were many women who exhibited incredible bravery during the war and in Sisters of Night and Fog, Robuck tells of two more - Virginia d'Albert-Lake and Violette Szabo, in this fictionalized story of two extraordinary, historical women.
American-born Virginia, married to a Frenchman, chose to remain in France to join the Resistance alongside her husband Phillipe. Violette, a high-spirited woman with a sense of adventure and motivated by loss, is recruited to serve in the SOE. Through extensive research, Robuck tells each woman’s story in alternating chapters. The lives of the two women come together when they are arrested and taken to Fresnes Prison near Paris and then are placed in Ravensbrück concentration camp in Germany.
In a crowded field of heartbreaking books that describe the efforts of brave people and what it was like to try to survive during this horrific period in history, Sisters of Night and Fog stands out because of the author’s excellent descriptive writing and the fact that these women’s stories truly happened. And their stories needed to be told. You’ll want to read more about Virginia and Violette but read the book first and do your own research after. I was greatly moved.
Rated 4.5 stars.
Review posted on MicheleReader.com.
American-born Virginia, married to a Frenchman, chose to remain in France to join the Resistance alongside her husband Phillipe. Violette, a high-spirited woman with a sense of adventure and motivated by loss, is recruited to serve in the SOE. Through extensive research, Robuck tells each woman’s story in alternating chapters. The lives of the two women come together when they are arrested and taken to Fresnes Prison near Paris and then are placed in Ravensbrück concentration camp in Germany.
In a crowded field of heartbreaking books that describe the efforts of brave people and what it was like to try to survive during this horrific period in history, Sisters of Night and Fog stands out because of the author’s excellent descriptive writing and the fact that these women’s stories truly happened. And their stories needed to be told. You’ll want to read more about Virginia and Violette but read the book first and do your own research after. I was greatly moved.
Rated 4.5 stars.
Review posted on MicheleReader.com.
I feel ashamed even saying this but I was more drawn to one of the lead characters stories than the other in this book, which made it drag on a bit in the beginning. It was a very front heavy book, which I understand the need to set up the journeys taken by both characters, but I would’ve rather perhaps a 60/40 then 85/15 for this story. Though beautifully told it just wasn’t my a 4 or 5 star for me.
I loved this book. Admittedly I have a soft spot for SOE gals, and this one didn't disappoint. I liked the connection between someone who felt she needed to get into the anti-nazi movement right away and someone who took her time to get to that point. The characters were well developed and the storyline was solid.
I do have an issue with the book description found on the back cover. The summary says that these two women enter the resistance only to find themselves at Ravensbruck... which doesn't happen until about 85 pages before the end of the book. Maybe a little suspense would be nice!
I do have an issue with the book description found on the back cover. The summary says that these two women enter the resistance only to find themselves at Ravensbruck... which doesn't happen until about 85 pages before the end of the book. Maybe a little suspense would be nice!
I am so disappointed in this book. I LOVE historical fiction--especially stories written about WWII. So of course, I was super excited for this one. I legitimately was counting down the time until this story was over. I was hoping for something to happen that I cared about at all, but this story was entirely too long.
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This story is worth being told and being heard.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense