Code Name Hélène : Inspired by the gripping true story of World War 2 spy Nancy Wake by Ariel Lawhon

Code Name Hélène : Inspired by the gripping true story of World War 2 spy Nancy Wake

Ariel Lawhon

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This book is based on the life of Nancy Wake, an Australian expat who worked as a reporter for Hearst in Paris just before WWII and later as a spy for the British. Lawhon throws readers into the middle of the action, as Nancy, under the alias Hélè...

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Moods

adventurous 85%
emotional 66%
inspiring 52%
tense 47%
sad 32%
challenging 27%
informative 24%
dark 23%
hopeful 14%
funny 13%
mysterious 7%
reflective 6%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 21%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 22% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%

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4.36

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