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leblcr1's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, and War
maaikemmm's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
4.5
belsweeks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.75
smiley_kylie's review
5.0
"There's a war on."
Bletchley Park code breakers during World War 2!
The characters in this story are all amazingly written, so unique, and come alive off the page. All coming from different walks of life, Osla, Mab, and Beth are recruited to assist in the top secret code breaking war effort at Bletchley Park (BP). Osla has to be my favorite character. She is often written off as a ditsy debutante, despite her quick wit and intellect and determination to be of service. Mab is tall, beautiful, and confident and goes after what she wants without hesitation. Beth is quiet and awkward, but has an amazing mind and a knack for solving difficult puzzles.
The timeline jumps between the early and late 1940s. In the earlier years, we learn more about the jobs that were performed at BP, the secrets that had to be kept, and events that brought the women together and tore them apart. In the later years, the women must overcome betrayals and use their skills once again to root out a traitor.
I love the way the story is woven and ultimately comes together in the end. I have a greater appreciation now for the thankless work that was done behind the scenes during the war. I also enjoyed the cameo from Ian Graham! Totally recommend to fans of WW2 historical fiction!
Content: occasional/light language, multiple brief/vague descriptions of intimacy, wartime death
julieshuff's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Interesting but dense. Worked out conveniently well (which I honestly wanted no matter how unrealistic). Could have been 50-100 pages shorter.
whitloves2dance's review against another edition
The narrator of the audiobook was awful. I listened for 3 hours and just couldn’t finish it. I really wanted to like this book too
meghan_rasnake's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- 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
4.0