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stephtoro's review against another edition
3.0
Overall, I enjoyed it. I think a lot of the criticisms are valid, but I still found myself wanting to keep going. If you’re looking for a real spy thriller type book this isn’t it— a lot of the intrigue is taken away from the reader because we know too much about all the character’s thoughts and motivations— but it’s still an interesting and enjoyable story, if you can accept that there are multiple deux ex machina resolutions to problems the main characters face, along with some pretty heavy plot armor.
booksarebetter's review against another edition
3.0
I guess I just really don't care for thrillers. I try, but...meh. I also wasn't quite in the mood for this one and struggled to keep turning the pages. The story wasn't bad at all, it just wasn't what I wanted.
marlamd's review against another edition
4.0
I struggled with this book-I don’t remember it ever taking me a month to read anything but it was very good. Maybe too much distraction in my world to concentrate well. The ending made me tear up.
jenifferswhim's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-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? No
5.0
A beautiful story - difficult to put down from beginning to end.
melissasgreen16's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-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? No
4.5
illusie's review against another edition
4.0
A beautiful woven story full of intrigue. During the second World War 5 young Americans are deployed as spies in Paris. The characters felt very real, which makes the book even better. It made me want to know what happened to them and kept me wanting to keep reading. There are several twists and turns in the plot, which keeps you guessing. I really enjoyed this book.
byashleylamar's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
kbhayford's review against another edition
5.0
Always loved historical fiction and this one did not disappoint. Loved the multiple narratives from the protagonists and secondary characters. The characters were beautifully written and the interactions and setup was just overall well done. Loved, loved, loved it
khughes200's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-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? No
4.0
therealbel's review against another edition
5.0
It’s been a long time since a grown up book gripped me like this fabulous piece of historical fiction managed to do. I found myself actually caring about the main characters, both American and German. I was nervous for them at times, elated at others. I read this over three days and didn’t want to do anything else.
I hope they make a movie of it...!
I hope they make a movie of it...!