A review by hollydyer328
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn

challenging funny informative mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A solid, well-researched historical fiction novel set around England's Bletchley Park code-breakers during WWII, whose efforts were massively influential in the duration and outcome of the war. I wasn't blown away  by the characters or the story, at least not as much as I thought I would be, and considering how long the book is, the length dilutes the impact. Saskia Maarleveld is truly a talented narrator and was what kept me listening. 
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