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Orphan Monster Spy by Matt Killeen
5.0
Orphan Monster Spy, one young girl becomes all of these characters while trying to infiltrate the Nazi led Germany as a Jewish girl undercover during World War 2.
Although written in the perspective of a 15 year old girl I felt this story had less of a YA vibe than some others I have read. There were some instances where it focussed on more young girl things such as interactions with other girls at school and behaviours that reminded the reader she was a young girl. However on the whole I felt the subject matter and content seemed older and more intense than other YA fiction. The detail of the Nazi life and beliefs of some characters was amazing and I became so hooked towards the last quarter of the book I could barely out it down. While the subject matter was a little uncomfortable in parts it still gripped me.
I found a lot of the writing almost lyrical in its description and detail. The protagonist was clever, articulate, athletic, impressive and Captain Floyd was an intriguing character who left you wanting more. I hope the sequel gives us a bit more insight into his character.
I would definitely recommend this! A great book for discussion at our next book club meet up.
Although written in the perspective of a 15 year old girl I felt this story had less of a YA vibe than some others I have read. There were some instances where it focussed on more young girl things such as interactions with other girls at school and behaviours that reminded the reader she was a young girl. However on the whole I felt the subject matter and content seemed older and more intense than other YA fiction. The detail of the Nazi life and beliefs of some characters was amazing and I became so hooked towards the last quarter of the book I could barely out it down. While the subject matter was a little uncomfortable in parts it still gripped me.
I found a lot of the writing almost lyrical in its description and detail. The protagonist was clever, articulate, athletic, impressive and Captain Floyd was an intriguing character who left you wanting more. I hope the sequel gives us a bit more insight into his character.
I would definitely recommend this! A great book for discussion at our next book club meet up.