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De dochter van de ambassadeur: Een prachtig verhaal over moed, verlangen en liefde in bewogen tijden
Pam Jenoff
3.44 AVERAGE
95 reviews for:
De dochter van de ambassadeur: Een prachtig verhaal over moed, verlangen en liefde in bewogen tijden
Pam Jenoff
3.44 AVERAGE
i don’t even like period pieces but this book was way more than i was expecting. sure it was cheesy and the characters could piss me off at times, but i really enjoyed it.
Sorely disappointed. This book was a huge let down after reading The Kommadant's Girl and The Diplomat's Wife.
How to sum up this book in just a short review... hmm.
Well, I went into this book with the assumption that it would just be a romance novel. Aside from the setting in history (just after WWI, in Europe), I wasn't really sure that I would be terribly interested in the plot.
But man, was I surprised!
Yes, there's romance... but although that's the focus of the plot, it's not really what the book is about.
You're probably thinking, "Whaaa?" right about now, so let me explain.
The book is about growing. Changing. Realizing the finality of some choices (of many choices). Understanding freedom and what that means, and how your personal definition of freedom can change, given your circumstances. Realizing that as time passes, your world can expand -- if you let it. Realizing that although sometimes someone (a parent or guardian) has your life all planned out to the Nth degree, you don't have to follow that plan. You can carve your own path.
My one complaint with this book is that the ending was not satisfactory. But it wasn't a cliffhanger either. And apparently this is a book in a series? (Something I didn't know when I picked it up.) So I may look for the other books in this series...
Definitely recommend, especially if you feel like reading a romance-y type book that actually has substance.
(Also, spies!)
Well, I went into this book with the assumption that it would just be a romance novel. Aside from the setting in history (just after WWI, in Europe), I wasn't really sure that I would be terribly interested in the plot.
But man, was I surprised!
Yes, there's romance... but although that's the focus of the plot, it's not really what the book is about.
You're probably thinking, "Whaaa?" right about now, so let me explain.
The book is about growing. Changing. Realizing the finality of some choices (of many choices). Understanding freedom and what that means, and how your personal definition of freedom can change, given your circumstances. Realizing that as time passes, your world can expand -- if you let it. Realizing that although sometimes someone (a parent or guardian) has your life all planned out to the Nth degree, you don't have to follow that plan. You can carve your own path.
My one complaint with this book is that the ending was not satisfactory. But it wasn't a cliffhanger either. And apparently this is a book in a series? (Something I didn't know when I picked it up.) So I may look for the other books in this series...
Definitely recommend, especially if you feel like reading a romance-y type book that actually has substance.
(Also, spies!)
I enjoyed the book overall, but it took me a while to get into it. I very nearly quit in the first 20% of the book, but I’m glad I did not. The main character feels very naive to me, but I loved the development that she goes through. It made the story authentic, even though the reader can see what is coming from a mile away.
Stressful. Enjoyed the book, but this poor dude. Every woman he falls for is always scheming and spying on him. Sad life for him! Has to be in 2 wars, as a Nazi, nonetheless, total drama with both women, has PTSD, sweet as can be to both of them and they are both lying, conspiring Bs. Ugh... just wanted to shake her like TELL THE TRUTH!!!!
lighthearted
mysterious
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
4.5 stars. The Ambassador’s Daughter is a riveting novel that has many unexpected twists and turns. Revelations about a long held secret and a shocking betrayal add to the story’s complex and multi-layered plot. Rich in historical detail, Pam Jenoff provides her readers with a fascinating story about a time period that is typically not featured in historical romances. Please click HERE to read my review in its entirety.