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atamano's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Classism, and Grief
Minor: Pregnancy, Xenophobia, Medical content, and Infidelity
pia_h's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
This is a lovely and heartwarming story about living in London during the Blitz as a young woman. It is about love, friendship and loss as well as the different ways the Second World War affected the life of a woman in her 20s. While dealing with hardship the novel is written in a humoristic style.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and War
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Blood, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Pregnancy, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, and Death of parent
nakutski's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and War
Moderate: Pregnancy and Grief
lostinthelibrary's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
WWII books sometimes struggle to walk the line between dwelling in misery and presenting a rosy nostalgic view of British gumption and courage in the face of adversity. This book hit the sweet spot perfectly. While there were certainly sad moments that brought home the reality of war, the overall tone was hopeful and endearing. The overall message is that yes times were hard and it's okay to acknowledge that and to feel afraid for yourself and those around you it doesn't make you any less brave as you are still surviving through a tough time and it will get better.
I can't begin to imagine what it was like in London during the Blitz but I think we all need that advice sometimes. Emmy makes a lot of mistakes but she is so utterly charming that you completely understand why. I'm looking forward to reading more about her adventures.
I can't begin to imagine what it was like in London during the Blitz but I think we all need that advice sometimes. Emmy makes a lot of mistakes but she is so utterly charming that you completely understand why. I'm looking forward to reading more about her adventures.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: War
Minor: Pregnancy
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