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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
How have I never read anything by Elizabeth Wein before?? This is WW2 historical fiction at its best. The author meticulously researched for this book, with the setting, major incidents, and some characters being based off of true events. The first half of the book I spent just swooning over random fighter pilots and the second half I spent blinking back tears over the same pilots. Leather jacket-clad boys aside, I loved the girls and their character development, challenges, and backstories. Louisa and Ellen are drawn to each other because they are both considered 'foreigners ' although one is able to hide it. Both characters are remarkably resilient, (Louisa more so, out of necessity) and also clever. I liked Jane's character and how fiery yet caring she was. The racism in this book is dealt with in a realistic and careful way. I loved the diversity of the cast, in all the cultural, racial, gender, and ages of the people. (That's not a correct sentence but whatevs). And I loved how it vaguely reminded me of all the Cherry Ames novels I read when I was 14. Now I need to go read all her other books!
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
fast-paced
3/5.
Although I enjoyed getting to see so many familiar faces before we are introduced to them in Code Name Verity, I wasn’t that invested in this story as I was with the others in the series.
I felt such a disconnect with the characters that I never really cared what happened to them (although Jamie will always be my favourite).
I did enjoy experiencing this part of history but in terms of character and plot, this book didn’t spark the same emotional response that CNV or RUF had.
Although I enjoyed getting to see so many familiar faces before we are introduced to them in Code Name Verity, I wasn’t that invested in this story as I was with the others in the series.
I felt such a disconnect with the characters that I never really cared what happened to them (although Jamie will always be my favourite).
I did enjoy experiencing this part of history but in terms of character and plot, this book didn’t spark the same emotional response that CNV or RUF had.
4.5. I could write a coherent review, but instead, I will settle for: the FEELINGS
adventurous
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
A beautifully crafted novel, with three remarkable heroes who you connect with and root for the entire way through the story, What also makes the novel extremely enjoyable is how accurate the facts are, and you find yourself fully immersed within the story.
slow-paced
The Enigma Game is written from the perspective of three characters in northern Scotland during World War 2:
- Louisa, a mixed race girl from London who is employed to assist an elderly German woman
- Ellen, a Scottish girl who works as a driver for the RAF, who hides her Traveller background
- Jamie, a pilot at the airbase where Louisa and Ellen work
These characters come into possession of the Enigma machine, and begin to use it for Jamie's missions. I liked the characters, I enjoyed the dynamics between them and how they bonded over feeling like outsiders. I also found it really interesting to read about the Enigma. Unfortunately though, I thought the novel was overly long and dragged at times. The premise was interesting, but sadly there wasn't enough drama to keep me gripped.