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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
“I have not told the story so the women internees of the Japanese prisoner of war camps in Indonesia, will be remembered. I have told the story so they will be known. How can you be remembered if you’ve never been heard of? Their stories should stand alongside those of all male prisoners of war, their suffering no less; their courage to care for their fellow sisters, who perished in their own survival, should be acknowledged, and honored.”
Heather Morris (author of The Tattoist of Auschwitz) has yet again brought us a book of WWII where you feel deeply for the characters who were real people living through atrocities. These women were in Japanese POW camps in Indonesia where they were starved and beaten. And yet those who survived were able to find joy in their friendships and in music. I won’t spoil anything, but their story reinforces the power of music.
Rating:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Read if you like:
WWII stories of brave women
Stories of female friendship
Music
Heather Morris (author of The Tattoist of Auschwitz) has yet again brought us a book of WWII where you feel deeply for the characters who were real people living through atrocities. These women were in Japanese POW camps in Indonesia where they were starved and beaten. And yet those who survived were able to find joy in their friendships and in music. I won’t spoil anything, but their story reinforces the power of music.
Rating:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Read if you like:
WWII stories of brave women
Stories of female friendship
Music
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Sisters Under The Rising Sun by Heather Morris
I give this book 4.5 stars.
1942. Singapore is falling to the Japanese Army. As the island burns, Australian nurse Nesta James joins English musician Norah Chambers and the terrified cargo of people, crammed aboard the HMS Vyner Brooke. After only two days at sea, the ship is bombarded and sunk. Nesta and Norah reach the beaches of Indonesia only to be captured and held in a Japanese POW camp.The friendships they build with the dozens of other women in the camps will give them the hope, strength and camaraderie they need in order to stay alive.
“Know now of them. Remember them.” A deeply moving account based on real people and events this novel had me totally absorbed while reading.A powerful insight into the horrifying atrocities and the resilience and bravery of the innocent women,children,nurses caught up in it. A story told by the narrative of two women, detailing the indurance,survival and friendships,make this a heart wrenching book that will stay with me.Especially after reading the authors note which includes names,details and afterwords from family members.With thanks to Netgalley,Heather Morris and Bonnier Books UK, Zaffre for my chance to read and review this book.
I give this book 4.5 stars.
1942. Singapore is falling to the Japanese Army. As the island burns, Australian nurse Nesta James joins English musician Norah Chambers and the terrified cargo of people, crammed aboard the HMS Vyner Brooke. After only two days at sea, the ship is bombarded and sunk. Nesta and Norah reach the beaches of Indonesia only to be captured and held in a Japanese POW camp.The friendships they build with the dozens of other women in the camps will give them the hope, strength and camaraderie they need in order to stay alive.
“Know now of them. Remember them.” A deeply moving account based on real people and events this novel had me totally absorbed while reading.A powerful insight into the horrifying atrocities and the resilience and bravery of the innocent women,children,nurses caught up in it. A story told by the narrative of two women, detailing the indurance,survival and friendships,make this a heart wrenching book that will stay with me.Especially after reading the authors note which includes names,details and afterwords from family members.With thanks to Netgalley,Heather Morris and Bonnier Books UK, Zaffre for my chance to read and review this book.
3.5* rounded up to 4*. It was an interesting read. The author manages to show how the women made the most of the horrible situation. However, while the story was interesting the characters lacked real depth so the story lacked feeling. So while it was an interesting I don't expect this story to stick with me for long.
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
slow-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
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A