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charlihammond's review
4.0
Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the advance copy to review.
This book did not go anywhere I thought it would. I didn't realise it was in part a historical drama set during WW2.
The writing is great and easy to read. It's set in dual times from the present to during the war. I really liked the main characters from both time periods Nancy and Elizabeth. They both shared a lot of commonality.
If you like a dual time book based on WW2 then this is for you.
Sadly it wasn't at all what I expected and don't feel that the blurb really explains what the story will be based upon as I was expecting a thrilling/suspense book. 3.5 stars based on this.
This book did not go anywhere I thought it would. I didn't realise it was in part a historical drama set during WW2.
The writing is great and easy to read. It's set in dual times from the present to during the war. I really liked the main characters from both time periods Nancy and Elizabeth. They both shared a lot of commonality.
If you like a dual time book based on WW2 then this is for you.
Sadly it wasn't at all what I expected and don't feel that the blurb really explains what the story will be based upon as I was expecting a thrilling/suspense book. 3.5 stars based on this.
mansonmichelle12's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
bitesizedbeet's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
robertjackson's review
4.0
This book certainly did not disappoint. It started off in such a way that I was on high alert from being scared as I turned the pages. This is very unusual for me.
The plot is really 3 stories in one crafted carefully by the author.
First there is the main one - a woman with issues returns to where she she grew up - intending to perhaps get a fresh start and a bit of peace. The second plot-line is a murder story and you must wonder who really did the murders? I found that challenging enough! The third is a wartime 'yarn' that smoothly links to the present day.
All in all a very cleverly constructed book that provides so many elements of entertainment.
The plot is really 3 stories in one crafted carefully by the author.
First there is the main one - a woman with issues returns to where she she grew up - intending to perhaps get a fresh start and a bit of peace. The second plot-line is a murder story and you must wonder who really did the murders? I found that challenging enough! The third is a wartime 'yarn' that smoothly links to the present day.
All in all a very cleverly constructed book that provides so many elements of entertainment.
brubin's review
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
brookehalme's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
shepherd's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
It was okay. The writing was simplistic and easy to read.
heathers_books's review
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
4.25