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4.24 AVERAGE
4.24 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was a wonderful story! Lisa Barr is a fantastic writer, I loved her Woman on Fire and this book was just as good! It's the type of book that grips you and doesn't let go until the very last page! I don't want to say too much and give it away but if you enjoy books about survival, bravery, secrets, lies, twists and turns, justice and much more then you have just found your next read! I can't wait to see what's next for Lisa Barr! Thank you Bibliolifestyle, Lisa Barr and Harper Perennial for sharing this wonderful book with me!
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Captivating historical fiction that depicts the plight of Polish Jews and the impact of Nazis after the war.
I must admit that I was ambivalent about reading this, as my book club tends to favor WWII historical fiction a bit too often. However, I thoroughly enjoyed the story and learned a lot about some historical details Barr drew inspiration from throughout the book.
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I received an advanced copy of this book.
Lisa Barr's new book, The Goddess of Warsaw, is a historical fiction book that will tell a story from a new perspective and stick in your mind for weeks to come. Lena Browning is a global movie star, and as a modern-day Hollywood star is working to direct a movie about Lena's life, it quickly becomes evident that Lena's true background story needs to be told. Lena actually grew up as Bina Blonski and her family was decimated by the Nazis for being Polish Jews.
Bina's story is one of devastating loss, as well as courage and survival as she becomes a spy and works to help save her fellow Jews. Actions and decisions that she had to make during that time are impossible to imagine. Even more incredible is how the past can always catch up to Lena, and how she had to deal with that, even in her new life.
Lisa Barr's new book, The Goddess of Warsaw, is a historical fiction book that will tell a story from a new perspective and stick in your mind for weeks to come. Lena Browning is a global movie star, and as a modern-day Hollywood star is working to direct a movie about Lena's life, it quickly becomes evident that Lena's true background story needs to be told. Lena actually grew up as Bina Blonski and her family was decimated by the Nazis for being Polish Jews.
Bina's story is one of devastating loss, as well as courage and survival as she becomes a spy and works to help save her fellow Jews. Actions and decisions that she had to make during that time are impossible to imagine. Even more incredible is how the past can always catch up to Lena, and how she had to deal with that, even in her new life.
Great historical fiction/thriller. It's a holocaust book, though, so if you're prone to nightmares, be forewarned. I had them, but just for one night so far! The saving grace, I guess, is you know from the prologue that she's going to survive, so that takes the edge off a little.