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A review by hannahwishart
The Berlin Girl by Mandy Robotham
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
This was an interesting and enjoyable read. I listened to the audiobook and it was well-narrated.
I frequently read war fiction and I found it interesting to read about the period just before the war for a change. I felt that the story and setting appeared well-researched and the author was able to immerse me in the bustling world of foreign press despite me having little prior knowledge. I enjoyed the story of the Amsels and the book had lots of endearing characters. I am glad that the author included a ‘whatever became of them’ section at the end.
Where the book slightly fell short for me was that the end section felt a bit rushed and everything seemed to miraculously tie up (especially the farmer’s truck scene). This book at times also didn’t fully grab me. Not sure why.
Would recommend overall.
I frequently read war fiction and I found it interesting to read about the period just before the war for a change. I felt that the story and setting appeared well-researched and the author was able to immerse me in the bustling world of foreign press despite me having little prior knowledge. I enjoyed the story of the Amsels and the book had lots of endearing characters. I am glad that the author included a ‘whatever became of them’ section at the end.
Where the book slightly fell short for me was that the end section felt a bit rushed and everything seemed to miraculously tie up (especially the farmer’s truck scene). This book at times also didn’t fully grab me. Not sure why.
Would recommend overall.