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jmswartz1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Homophobia, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Antisemitism, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and War
This is about WWII and Nazis, so it contains discussion of the Holocost and related issues.mbrogs2024's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Antisemitism, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Lesbophobia
joopa09's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Child death, Genocide, Antisemitism, Death of parent, and Murder
caitlin_davis22's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Child death, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, and War
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Genocide, Gun violence, Misogyny, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, and Murder
kailiyahknight's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Antisemitism, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug use and Alcohol
wackly93's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Blood, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence, Xenophobia, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
karly_ackley's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, Blood, Antisemitism, Death of parent, Murder, and War
Moderate: Sexual content, Grief, and Alcohol
katelyn11's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Blood, Antisemitism, Grief, and Death of parent
britmpower's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Antisemitism, Death of parent, Murder, and War
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
amanda_reads13's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
I love Kate Quinn books, this one was no exception. The plot, pacing, and characters were all extremely well done, as always. I really liked how the book jumps between 3 POVs and two timelines. The storylines are beautifully woven together.
In the past we follow my favourite character of the group, Nina, a Soviet Night Witch pilot. I think that having the past in Nina's POV was really smart. She has a fascinating history, coming from Siberia, she makes her way up the ranks into the famous Night Witches all female night bomber unit. Her childhood turned her into the bold, fearless, and cunning woman who was made to fight and survive. I could have read an entire book just about the Night Witches and Nina.
The present follow Jordan, a young woman who dreams of being a photojournalist. At 17, Jordan's dad remarries and she has suspicions about her step-mothers true identity. I found Jordan to be an interesting character. She had this urge to follow her dreams, yet was constrainted by familial expectations and societal restraints. Though I did not find her story line as interesting, it was important to the overall plot. I loved the bond that she formed with her sister and how protective she was of her.
In the present we also follow Ian, an British Journalist turned Nazi hunter, who is hunting down the woman responsible for his brothers death. Between him and Tony, they have made it their mission to hunt down as many Nazi's as they can.
The huntress was a vile human. It really makes you think about what happened to all these war criminals. She was hiding in plain sight, perfectly blending into society, living a comfortable after the atrocities she committed. In the final scene, the way she had absolutely no remorse for what she did and tried to play the victim was stomach churning.
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and War