sherean's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 really cuz it starts a little slow and some of the passages about the code breaking machines are repetitive. But the characters are so damn memorable. I already have the movie cast in my head. That so much of this actually happened blew my mind. The author nails the "voice" of the characters. Really good.
olivianoelbell's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
4.0
evitabloom's review against another edition
4.0
* I listen to this book, as was read by Saskia Maarleveld, who manages to make a move instead of a simple book in your mind.
The first few chapters needed more of my focus to understand them and place them in the correct order. However, after that it had a really interesting plot and kept my attention constantly. Not as magnificent as the Diamond eye and the Alice Network but it gives you a different way to view history as we know it today.
The first few chapters needed more of my focus to understand them and place them in the correct order. However, after that it had a really interesting plot and kept my attention constantly. Not as magnificent as the Diamond eye and the Alice Network but it gives you a different way to view history as we know it today.
christinar's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
hiltzmoore's review against another edition
4.0
I know many thought this was too slow to get going, but I actually really appreciated the time taken to really develop the three main characters' personalities and backgrounds along with the framework of how BP worked. I must say that reading from the perspective of a clearly autistic young woman during a time that there was no way for her to be diagnosed as such was quite jarring/disturbing and I thought the author did a really good job of capturing that tactfully and realistically for the time period. Quinn's historical fiction always does a good job of depicting women in unusual historically significant roles so that I always learn something (one of my criteria for a good historical fiction piece). I liked reading the Prince Philip storyline this year (21-22) as he has been in the news in 2021 due to his passing. I found some of this section to be a little contrived for author convenience, however, and really felt the last 1/3 of the book, when the excitement ramped up, was a bit too easily tied up.
jennp28's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A fascinating story of secrets, friendship, love, treason, and code breaking during WWII. And an interesting connection to the royal wedding!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and War
Moderate: Child death, Forced institutionalization, and Xenophobia
Minor: Infidelity
d_shellen19's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
megsss's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
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
4.0
aplawrence's review against another edition
5.0
I have found that Kate Quinn writes amazing books with great history that always leaves me wanting more!
juliterario's review against another edition
3.0
Cuando vi que Kate Quinn iba a publicar esta novela, me emocioné ciegamente. ¿Qué quiero decir con eso? AMÉ POR COMPLETO The Alice Network de esta escritora, por lo que enseguida sentí ganas por leer este nuevo libro suyo. Solo porque sí. Supongo que esas expectativas superficiales fueron lo suficientemente fuertes como para llevarme a leer esta novela, pero no terminé disfrutando mucho esta lectura. Como estudiante de Historia, claramente me encanta leer ficción histórica. Pero no cualquier tipo de ficción histórica. Me fascinan las novelas diferentes, de esas que me sumergen en temas, periodos y relatos que no conozco. Y The Rose Code... The Rose Code es una historia de 3 mujeres durante la Segunda Guerra mundial en Bletchley Park que descifran códigos nazis. Por supuesto, creo que este tipo de libros son sumamente importantes. Necesarios, relevantes y cruciales en nuestra memoria de uno de los eventos más oscuros del siglo XX. Sin embargo, no es lo que yo busco leer. Quería algo distinto, no más historias iguales. Historias impresionantes e imperdibles, no me malinterpreten. Pero aun así... no sé. Me aburrí mucho con esta lectura, lamento decir :(