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The Secrets We Kept: The sensational Cold War spy thriller by Lara Prescott
2 reviews
kristinj1's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Overall I just really enjoyed this book. It is this really clever combination of American and Russian history, wrapped up in a story of literary intrigue and romance. I really liked the way the book moved through. Of time, taking chunks of years and then going back and forth between the East and the west. I will admit, sometimes I did have trouble keeping track of who was who, particularly among the women in the typing pool. In the end, however, I think that was okay because they talked about themselves as a group very often. We saw this, we got together for this, we remembered this. As far as a different kind of plot line, I had never read anything about this period of time in these efforts to deliver propaganda into the Soviet union. It's fascinating to know that this sort of work to deliver Dr Zhivago back across the border into the USSR actually happened.
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity, Lesbophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Death, Suicide, Miscarriage, Blood, Sexism, Alcohol, and Pregnancy
rmperash's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization and War
Moderate: Violence, Sexual assault, Death of parent, and War
Minor: Suicide, Murder, Miscarriage, Lesbophobia, and Homophobia
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