candiabell's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, War, Sexual assault, and Genocide
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexism, Violence, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Grief, Gore, Medical content, Misogyny, Police brutality, Racism, Sexual content, and Torture
Minor: Homophobia, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Rape, Antisemitism, Blood, Child death, Cursing, Death, Genocide, Murder, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Animal death and Suicidal thoughts
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