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ruths_rambles's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
interesting concept and well-paced enough to get me through, but lacked in the execution and character that would’ve made it really worth the time
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Emotional abuse, and Misogyny
Moderate: Confinement, Sexual assault, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Sexual content
silver_valkyrie_reads's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
For starters, wow! I didn't know Heddy Lamar's life story at all, and this was some fascinating history!
This is the first book I've read by the author, and for most of the way through the book I was pleasantly surprised by her lack of over-the-top feminism in presenting the story. The husband clearly crossed lines in his behavior, and I appreciated the simple presentation of that story. Unfortunately, toward the end, there is an eye-rolling instance of "The Navy was dumb about this thing BECAUSE she was a woman". (Go read Skunk Works: A Personal Memoir of My Years at Lockheed for plenty of examples of the Navy being dumb in exactly same way whether women are involved in the situation or not.)
Well worth reading if you enjoy historical fiction, or lesser known historical stories in general.
This is the first book I've read by the author, and for most of the way through the book I was pleasantly surprised by her lack of over-the-top feminism in presenting the story. The husband clearly crossed lines in his behavior, and I appreciated the simple presentation of that story. Unfortunately, toward the end, there is an eye-rolling instance of "The Navy was dumb about this thing BECAUSE she was a woman". (Go read Skunk Works: A Personal Memoir of My Years at Lockheed for plenty of examples of the Navy being dumb in exactly same way whether women are involved in the situation or not.)
Well worth reading if you enjoy historical fiction, or lesser known historical stories in general.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Domestic abuse
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual content
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