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oceanwriter's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
slow-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
4.0
I've never heard the term 'pianist' used in relation to transmitting. If I'm learning something from the title and synopsis, my interest is piqued. Of course, Mandy Robotham is also a great reason to pick up the book!
When Marnie's grandfather is killed during the London Blitz, she learns through a radio set that he's been working with the Dutch Resistance. She decides to take his place and comes into contact with Corrie, another 'pianist' operator in Amsterdam. Together with some others, they eagerly do what they can for the war effort despite the danger that may befall them. The book also depicts life in the Netherlands at the time and the power the Nazis had in the territory.
I'm always so fascinated by WWII books that involve the technology and code of the time. It's such a contrast to what we have at our disposal for everyday use nowadays. I was more into that aspect of the story over the plot with Willem, granted, it's all connected. The multiple plot points and a fairly large number of characters were more than my brain was ready for at the time of reading, but it was an exciting (and emotional) story nonetheless. This is the second book by this author I've read and I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next!
A huge thanks to Harper360 for sending me a free ARC copy of the book to read and review!
When Marnie's grandfather is killed during the London Blitz, she learns through a radio set that he's been working with the Dutch Resistance. She decides to take his place and comes into contact with Corrie, another 'pianist' operator in Amsterdam. Together with some others, they eagerly do what they can for the war effort despite the danger that may befall them. The book also depicts life in the Netherlands at the time and the power the Nazis had in the territory.
I'm always so fascinated by WWII books that involve the technology and code of the time. It's such a contrast to what we have at our disposal for everyday use nowadays. I was more into that aspect of the story over the plot with Willem, granted, it's all connected. The multiple plot points and a fairly large number of characters were more than my brain was ready for at the time of reading, but it was an exciting (and emotional) story nonetheless. This is the second book by this author I've read and I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next!
A huge thanks to Harper360 for sending me a free ARC copy of the book to read and review!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Genocide, War, and Death
Moderate: Suicide, Violence, Medical content, and Abortion
Minor: Sexual violence, Sexism, and Terminal illness
the_true_monroe's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
slow-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? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Genocide, Child death, and Confinement
Moderate: Suicide and Medical content
Minor: Terminal illness, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry, Sexism, and Sexual violence
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