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danni_chambers67's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
I loved the book and found it really gripping.
The story is told through two different points of view and about different times. One is a girl called Charlie after WW2 searching for her missing cousin with the help of a woman named Eve. Eve was a spy in France during WW1. It tells the story of both women. I personally enjoyed both points of view and stories and how they intertwined with each other. I felt invested into both of them and their stories.
I like the characters and by the end really felt for them. And loved how they developed and grow as people.
I felt like it dealt with hard topics very well and really made them feel real. It made me google and learn about the real life woman the novel is based off. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend. I would before you read however, search for the warnings as this book does have quite a few.
The story is told through two different points of view and about different times. One is a girl called Charlie after WW2 searching for her missing cousin with the help of a woman named Eve. Eve was a spy in France during WW1. It tells the story of both women. I personally enjoyed both points of view and stories and how they intertwined with each other. I felt invested into both of them and their stories.
I like the characters and by the end really felt for them. And loved how they developed and grow as people.
I felt like it dealt with hard topics very well and really made them feel real. It made me google and learn about the real life woman the novel is based off. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend. I would before you read however, search for the warnings as this book does have quite a few.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Rape, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, and Sexism
aralk's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I LOOOOOOVED this book so much that I did not put it down and finished it in a day. It was well written, engaging & downright beautiful. The characters were dynamic, the plot was adventurous and it made me CRYYYY. Loved it so much.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Sexism
anouks_books's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is the first fictional book I've read about world war 1 and 2 from the perspective of women, which is super interesting. The story is quite heavy, but also has enough funny parts. Some parts of the plot are a bit cliché, but I loved the development of the relationship between Charlie and Eve (the 2 main female characters). I listened to this book in audiobook-form and loved the narration!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Violence, Sexism, Sexual content, Physical abuse, and Suicide
Moderate: Death, Torture, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Gun violence, Genocide, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Infidelity
world war 1, world war 2, antisemitism
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