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534 reviews
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: War, Death of parent, and Antisemitism
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
Moderate: War
3.0
The charm I've come to love from this author was surely there, however, for a nonfiction book, I felt like so much was missing and that there was a lack of cohesion. I had trouble keeping up with which woman of the prominent three featured was being discussed as the narration jumped back and forth between them with little rhyme or reason. The book was short, too, and I managed it in one sitting. I would have loved a lengthier dive into such a fascinating area of history.
Elizabeth Wein's passion for the subject is evident and makes for an enjoyable read, but ultimately, I felt like I hadn't learned as much on the topic as I would have from a couple of Google searches. I would love to see her make a novel adaption showing the live of these brave ladies.
Graphic: War and Death
Minor: Sexual harassment
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death of parent, Dementia, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Death and Infidelity
Minor: Mental illness and War
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Ableism, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Cancer, Racism, and Bullying
Minor: Rape and War
Did not finish book. Stopped at 24%.
Graphic: Death, Rape, and Murder
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Grief, War, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Death, Child death, and Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse and Self harm
4.75
Graphic: Medical content, Medical trauma, Cancer, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Sexual assault, Racism, and Child abuse
Minor: Incest
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Murder, Terminal illness, Blood, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Vomit, Pregnancy, and Confinement
Minor: Mental illness and Child death