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rosenbrook's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-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? Yes
3.5
This book was very informative on a topic I’d never heard about before. The Red Cross Clubmobile Girls absolutely deserve wider recognition for their efforts to motivate troops during WWII. The potential dangers and sacrifices the characters must engage with are made clear. There are genuine emotional moments of reflection and character growth, and it’s evident the amount of research the author put in. That being said, this book loses out on the engagement department. The majority of the book is the characters partying and flirting despite the background being bleak. They felt one-dimensional and difficult to relate to; they frequently fall in love at first sight and have fairytale romances. The only time the setting and characters felt compelling was the climax on the Continent. Read if you enjoy slice of live and heartwarming romance, but don’t expect it to get too deep.
iithief's review
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
jmr_books's review against another edition
3.0
I liked learning about the Red Cross Clubmobiles, about which I really didn’t know anything. I think the romance stories worked out a little too easily at times.
mbenzz's review against another edition
5.0
Man, I loved this book. Fiona, Viv and Dottie were so much fun! There's definitely some tear-jerker moments in this book though, so be warned. The boys (kids really) that they sent off to fight in WWII were just scared young men, and it broke my heart reading about so may of them never made it back.
I can't imagine what it must have been like for them to be plucked from their hometowns, many fresh out of high school, forced to leave behind their parents and sweethearts, just to end up dying on some foreign battlefield.
Prior to reading this, I never knew anything about the Red Cross Clubmobile Girls. I of course knew of the Red Cross, and that many women volunteered their services overseas to help with the war effort, but the Clubmobiles in particular were new to me. What a wonderful, yet completely crazy idea on the part of the Army. I can see how it would be a great morale boost, and I commend the women who gave their time to serve soldiers before they headed off to fight, or going out to meet them on the front lines, but what a dangerous job! I bet those women had some amazing stories.
Overall, I absolutely recommend this book. I loved it, and while I did feel the ending was wrapped up a little too nicely in it's perfect bow with everyone having a wonderful happily-ever-after, I can overlook that for how great the rest of the book was. So glad I found this!
I can't imagine what it must have been like for them to be plucked from their hometowns, many fresh out of high school, forced to leave behind their parents and sweethearts, just to end up dying on some foreign battlefield.
Prior to reading this, I never knew anything about the Red Cross Clubmobile Girls. I of course knew of the Red Cross, and that many women volunteered their services overseas to help with the war effort, but the Clubmobiles in particular were new to me. What a wonderful, yet completely crazy idea on the part of the Army. I can see how it would be a great morale boost, and I commend the women who gave their time to serve soldiers before they headed off to fight, or going out to meet them on the front lines, but what a dangerous job! I bet those women had some amazing stories.
Overall, I absolutely recommend this book. I loved it, and while I did feel the ending was wrapped up a little too nicely in it's perfect bow with everyone having a wonderful happily-ever-after, I can overlook that for how great the rest of the book was. So glad I found this!
knod78's review against another edition
5.0
This book started off a little slow and I thought I wouldn't get into it and why was i reading another WWII historical fiction novel. But then, it just picked up. I was hooked. I basically finished 200 pages in less than three days. I was so enthralled with the characters and the plot. I even got teary on a couple of areas towards the end. I wholeheartedly recommend this book.
But i really need to find other historical fiction/fiction novels set in a different time period other than WWII. Maybe a change of venue...
But i really need to find other historical fiction/fiction novels set in a different time period other than WWII. Maybe a change of venue...
taraw's review against another edition
3.0
This was a nice, quick read. I enjoyed it but there were a few too many cliches and predictable plots.
duchessofreadin's review against another edition
5.0
During the years that World War II raged, there were brave women who volunteered as Red Cross Workers. Follow the story of three friends as they brave the horrors of war and the many different emotions that they come across.
This story was amazing. It was raw, it was real, and it brings to the front the story of some brave women who volunteered for duties that held unimaginable heartbreak. This book drew me in and refused to let me go. Fabulous and amazing.
This story was amazing. It was raw, it was real, and it brings to the front the story of some brave women who volunteered for duties that held unimaginable heartbreak. This book drew me in and refused to let me go. Fabulous and amazing.
nikkissaw's review against another edition
4.0
This was an enjoyable read. I liked the characters and enjoyed the writing. I laughed and I cried and I’d definitely recommend it, especially if you enjoy historical fiction.