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A review by jozi_girl
The Enigma Game by Elizabeth Wein
3.0
I loved the first two books in the series [b:Code Name Verity|11925514|Code Name Verity|Elizabeth Wein|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1388161911l/11925514._SY75_.jpg|16885788] and [b:Rose Under Fire|17262236|Rose Under Fire|Elizabeth Wein|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1368219053l/17262236._SX50_.jpg|23859036] so I had high expectations with this one.
As with all her books the author takes some interesting WW2 facts and build an easy reading fictitious story around it. This one centres around a German enigma coding machine that falls into the wrong (or in this case the right) hands.
Some characters like Jamie and Queenie from previous books play a vital role in this story but as I read the other two books so long ago the thrill of recognition was muted – I blame old age.
It was a good solid read but not as memorable as the first two. The characters and their actions also felt like it was aimed at a much younger audience, but it could just be my own tastes that have changed over time.
I do have to also mention I really enjoyed the character of Jane Warner, an old feisty German biddy that needs to hide her origins amid Allied territory.
If you are at all interested in trying this author, I would recommend you start with the first two books in this series.
As with all her books the author takes some interesting WW2 facts and build an easy reading fictitious story around it. This one centres around a German enigma coding machine that falls into the wrong (or in this case the right) hands.
Some characters like Jamie and Queenie from previous books play a vital role in this story but as I read the other two books so long ago the thrill of recognition was muted – I blame old age.
It was a good solid read but not as memorable as the first two. The characters and their actions also felt like it was aimed at a much younger audience, but it could just be my own tastes that have changed over time.
I do have to also mention I really enjoyed the character of Jane Warner, an old feisty German biddy that needs to hide her origins amid Allied territory.
If you are at all interested in trying this author, I would recommend you start with the first two books in this series.