The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
megritchey's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: War, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Grief, Forced institutionalization, Child death, Sexual assault, and Death
Moderate: Cancer, Racism, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, and Racial slurs
Minor: Abortion, Excrement, Antisemitism, Genocide, Blood, Suicide, and Pregnancy
sefrahudman's review against another edition
Graphic: Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, and Sexism
catherine_t's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
But there's a traitor in their midst, and only Beth can crack the code to learn their identity...
I can't say I enjoyed this book as much as the last one of Quinn's I read. I figured out who the traitor was early on, and basically read through to the end to see if I was right. In fact, barring one twist, I saw everything coming. I'm not sure if I'm particularly sharp or if the twists were just that obvious.
I'm also not sure that Quinn realizes that Canada declared war on Germany just days after Great Britain did, from the attitudes she has Osla express. Women here might not have been building bombers, but they were definitely building bombs for the bombers to drop, among other important war work. (And yes, some of them worked in intelligence--even as spies for the Allies.)Â
I didn't dislike The Rose Code. I liked the characters, especially Beth, who had the most dramatic transformation, from beaten-down woman dominated (even abused) by her mother to brilliant code-breaker with a life of her own. Overall, it was an enjoyable read.
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Bullying, Child death, Grief, and Physical abuse
jennp28's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Grief and War
Moderate: Child death, Forced institutionalization, and Xenophobia
Minor: Infidelity
jbpalumbo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Medical content, Grief, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Confinement, Abandonment, Cancer, Classism, Child death, War, Violence, Sexual violence, Rape, Religious bigotry, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Death, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Body horror, and Bullying
Moderate: Xenophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Torture, Terminal illness, Racism, Racial slurs, Islamophobia, and Infidelity
Minor: Vomit, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, and Abortion
The racism and islamophobia are challenged to a degree. There is also a favorable depiction of an open marriage where criticism thereof is challenged.basil_plant's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Racism, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Cursing, Child death, Confinement, Grief, War, and Sexual violence
brttbwrs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Medical trauma, Death, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Mental illness, and Forced institutionalization
julia_treat99's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Child death, and Death
Moderate: Grief, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Alcohol, Xenophobia, Sexual content, Blood, Cancer, Genocide, Racial slurs, and War
jenn_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Physical abuse, Death, and War
Moderate: Infidelity, Alcohol, Child death, and Rape
Gang rape, bombings, lobotomysofiazee'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
4.5
The story was presented by alternating two time lines: one during ww2, another 3 years after the war. Both weaved in and out seamlessly, building up tension and mystery as we eagerly read on to find out what exactly happened to them, then who shared secrets and camaraderie, but ended up hating each other?Â
Many, if not all, of the characters are very realistic and fully developed, with their distinct flaws, language, and quirks. At the beginning the plot seems to be somewhat slow, but it was necessary to build up the setting and characters. The final few chapters were a bit too rushed in my opinion, but it did not ruin the reading experience.
I’m so glad to come across this book. Highly recommended for historical buffs!
Graphic: Forced institutionalization
Moderate: War, Child death, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, and Bullying