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1_more_chapter's review against another edition
something about the writing felt super weird to me and I just could not get into the story. The premise was super interesting though so I'm sad the writing didn't click for me.
bexbooksandstuff's review
5.0
Orphan Monster Spy, one young girl becomes all of these characters while trying to infiltrate the Nazi led Germany as a Jewish girl undercover during World War 2.
Although written in the perspective of a 15 year old girl I felt this story had less of a YA vibe than some others I have read. There were some instances where it focussed on more young girl things such as interactions with other girls at school and behaviours that reminded the reader she was a young girl. However on the whole I felt the subject matter and content seemed older and more intense than other YA fiction. The detail of the Nazi life and beliefs of some characters was amazing and I became so hooked towards the last quarter of the book I could barely out it down. While the subject matter was a little uncomfortable in parts it still gripped me.
I found a lot of the writing almost lyrical in its description and detail. The protagonist was clever, articulate, athletic, impressive and Captain Floyd was an intriguing character who left you wanting more. I hope the sequel gives us a bit more insight into his character.
I would definitely recommend this! A great book for discussion at our next book club meet up.
Although written in the perspective of a 15 year old girl I felt this story had less of a YA vibe than some others I have read. There were some instances where it focussed on more young girl things such as interactions with other girls at school and behaviours that reminded the reader she was a young girl. However on the whole I felt the subject matter and content seemed older and more intense than other YA fiction. The detail of the Nazi life and beliefs of some characters was amazing and I became so hooked towards the last quarter of the book I could barely out it down. While the subject matter was a little uncomfortable in parts it still gripped me.
I found a lot of the writing almost lyrical in its description and detail. The protagonist was clever, articulate, athletic, impressive and Captain Floyd was an intriguing character who left you wanting more. I hope the sequel gives us a bit more insight into his character.
I would definitely recommend this! A great book for discussion at our next book club meet up.
kassimesserly's review
2.0
2.5*
This book wasn't really what I was expecting.... It was just weirdly written. Its hard to explain.... Just the events that happen in this book just worked out too easily for the main character and it felt like the characters were made up around the events rather than the characters just going through things. It felt like some of the plot didn't fit in with the story or felt irrelevant and drove you away from the main idea. Yes, it's about a girl who randomly becomes a spy, but its almost like a back thought through the story.
Idk, didn't really enjoy it. Weird book.
This book wasn't really what I was expecting.... It was just weirdly written. Its hard to explain.... Just the events that happen in this book just worked out too easily for the main character and it felt like the characters were made up around the events rather than the characters just going through things. It felt like some of the plot didn't fit in with the story or felt irrelevant and drove you away from the main idea. Yes, it's about a girl who randomly becomes a spy, but its almost like a back thought through the story.
Idk, didn't really enjoy it. Weird book.
amy_da1sy's review
4.0
I’d been meaning to read this for ages and I’m glad I got round to it. I really enjoyed it.
tnanz's review
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this! I’m a sucker for a boarding school book but this was also really well written and dramatically fast paced. Somewhat predictable but utterly engaging nonetheless!
sofi_dlms's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
2.75
alsudik's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
bookishly_bi's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0