Reviews tagging 'Torture'

Code Name Hélène by Ariel Lawhon

18 reviews

auntie_em's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture

daysathomereading's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore and Torture

rharris86dc's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional informative inspiring tense fast-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? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Genocide, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder

curatoriallyyours's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Well-written and fascinating historical fiction about Nancy Wake, also known as The White Mouse, an Australian living in France at the time of Hitler’s rise to power who became a spy and military leader in the French resistance. I listened to this as an audiobook and remained gripped by the story throughout.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexism, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Gore, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual content, Torture, Police brutality, Medical content, and Grief

Minor: Homophobia, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

daralexandria's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Genocide, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Gun violence, Rape, and Violence

sirius_feanor's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced

5.0

While reading this book I had to remind myself that Nancy was real. Nancy Wake was a real person, a real female-spy, a real kick-ass heroine who fought the Nazis during WWII. I had a couple of moments when I thought "I'm gonna give this book two stars, this all is too fantastical to believe". But it actually happened! She really was this amazing person and she really did those amazing things!
Thank you, Ariel Lawhon, for introducing me to Nancy Wake! Now I want to know more about this absolute wonder of a woman.

P.S. Also If you are into audiobooks, this one is a particular treat. Starting with the unmistakable Australian accent and continuing with all the French, both accent and language.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Genocide, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Blood, Antisemitism, and Murder

Moderate: Vomit

Minor: Animal death and Suicidal thoughts

strose's review against another edition

adventurous dark sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Genocide, Torture, Blood, and Antisemitism

Moderate: Rape

Minor: Alcoholism and Cursing

aliceewilkinns's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Torture, and Blood