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bronsonmh's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wow, I thought this was a great book. I loved the characters and plot of the story. I loved how we got letters the girls sent home along with story. I love historical fiction that is based on a true story. I didn’t know about the women from Smith college went over to France during the war to help villages rebuild.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Medical content, Medical trauma, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
lolololo4's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
emileereadsbooks's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Thank you to Netgalley, Harper Audio, and William Morrow books for the free review copy.
Based on a real group of Smith college alumni, I read this whole book anticipating the author's note to find out what was real and what was fiction. So much of the things I was sure were fiction turned out to be based on the author's research and really happened! This book is about more than just a group of privileged American women going to provide relief to some poor French citizens in the wake of WWI, it is a book about loyalty, dedication, and not judging circumstances until you know all the facts.
I really enjoyed getting a glimpse into another part of history and getting to meet this real group of women through this compelling fictional tale.
Julia Whelan does an excellent job with the narration. Even in the author's note, Willig admits there are a lot of characters in this book to remember, and Whelan does such a good job giving distinctive voices to each that I was never confused.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Medical content
Minor: Rape
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