ecarey's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
tense
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? Yes
4.5
Allies was my first Alan Gratz book, and I expected nothing less of what I got. The details made me feel like I was in the story. I particularly enjoyed the switch between characters. I was able to really get to know the characters and their stories. The plot twists, the character growth from just one day, everything was very well depicted. Great work!
inthemoonl1ght's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
lawbooks600's review against another edition
4.0
Representation: Black character
Trigger warnings: World War Two themes, death of soldiers, explosions, gun violence, fire
Note that I bought this book and now I own it.
8/10, this is one of the few books that still hold up to this day ever since I first read this and picked this up from a second-hand store and I would still pick this up and read this again, this came from a brilliant author whose books I continue to read and he does a much better job at entertaining me than other similar books from other authors in this genre; it really puts me straight in the action so where do I begin. It starts off with a grand total of four main characters, Dee, Samira, James and Henry who each have their part to play in D-Day and all their stories are disconnected at first but soon they connect eventually. Dee is a soldier who just arrived at the beach ready to start the operation, Samira is part of the French resistance trying anything she can to slow down the German invasion by sabotaging it, James is a paratrooper also helping the allies as well as Henry who is a medic. Their combined efforts show themselves across the book and alongside the action in almost every page and the vivid details of the war I could really enjoy this and empathise with all these characters and the great sacrifices they've made in this war.
Trigger warnings: World War Two themes, death of soldiers, explosions, gun violence, fire
Note that I bought this book and now I own it.
8/10, this is one of the few books that still hold up to this day ever since I first read this and picked this up from a second-hand store and I would still pick this up and read this again, this came from a brilliant author whose books I continue to read and he does a much better job at entertaining me than other similar books from other authors in this genre; it really puts me straight in the action so where do I begin. It starts off with a grand total of four main characters, Dee, Samira, James and Henry who each have their part to play in D-Day and all their stories are disconnected at first but soon they connect eventually. Dee is a soldier who just arrived at the beach ready to start the operation, Samira is part of the French resistance trying anything she can to slow down the German invasion by sabotaging it, James is a paratrooper also helping the allies as well as Henry who is a medic. Their combined efforts show themselves across the book and alongside the action in almost every page and the vivid details of the war I could really enjoy this and empathise with all these characters and the great sacrifices they've made in this war.
otroy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
5.0
I enjoy how you read between different peoples perspectives and how you can hear different perspectives as the book goes on. Each one has a slightly different timeline and they all meet.
shelbynik's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
meekbra's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
5.0
bobbys's review against another edition
I did not finish because there are 3 or 4 main stories in one book and it is hard to keep track of them all.
msvenner's review against another edition
4.0
Another excellent offering for Alan Gratz. I liked how he wasn't afraid t kill off characters. Too often in YA books, our favourite characters manage to prevail but his was not true on D Day and is not true of life. I'll recommend anything by Gratz at this point. My only my complaint was the actor who voiced the Canadian paratrooper, I read the audiobook version, had a terrible attempt at a Canadian accent.
book_tribute23's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
sanneve's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5