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The Stranger in Room Six
by Jane Corry
I haven’t given a five star review in some time but this was thoroughly deserved.
Dual time aspect books don’t always do it for me but the way this entwined past and present day was perfect. I was equally invested in both of the times the story was set in and the way they fused together in the present day. The historical aspect was fascinating and, as with other great writing, was based on a lot of truth and secret histories so this made my pages turn very fast indeed. I feel I learned a lot about WWII and British sub groups and the taboos of Nazi sympathisers and from a very human aspect through connected characters that I was very engaged with. The personal stories and trauma were exquisitely written and very poignant with quite a few tear jerking moments as were the acutely observed experiences of being in modern day prisons. Honestly this book has it all, hidden past secrets, teenage pregnancy, tragedy and plenty of intrigue. Do read it, if you get a chance, you won’t be disappointed. The ending totally threw my world upside down, I won’t lie, but I know the storyline will stay with me for a long time to come.
Dual time aspect books don’t always do it for me but the way this entwined past and present day was perfect. I was equally invested in both of the times the story was set in and the way they fused together in the present day. The historical aspect was fascinating and, as with other great writing, was based on a lot of truth and secret histories so this made my pages turn very fast indeed. I feel I learned a lot about WWII and British sub groups and the taboos of Nazi sympathisers and from a very human aspect through connected characters that I was very engaged with. The personal stories and trauma were exquisitely written and very poignant with quite a few tear jerking moments as were the acutely observed experiences of being in modern day prisons. Honestly this book has it all, hidden past secrets, teenage pregnancy, tragedy and plenty of intrigue. Do read it, if you get a chance, you won’t be disappointed. The ending totally threw my world upside down, I won’t lie, but I know the storyline will stay with me for a long time to come.