A review by bibliobliss_au
The Rose Code, by Kate Quinn
4.0
This was such a great read! I read THE ROSE CODE during August and I’m still thinking about it.
I love historical fiction reads that I learn new things from and that make me ask, ‘Wow, did that really happen?’ Regarding this, the Author’s Note at the end of THE ROSE CODE did not disappoint & sent me down the Wikipedia rabbit hole looking historical events up.
Utterly enthralling and highly entertaining, I flew through this 500+ page book in just a few days. Don’t let the size of this book put you off - the story rockets along. The developing mystery and the stories of the 3 brilliant main characters will leave you, like me, unable to put the book down for very long.
I tend to space out my historical fiction reads, particularly the wartime reads, because they always break my heart a bit and there’s certainly heartache throughout this book, but this beautifully intricate story, woven so perfectly into real life events, will carry you through and deliver emotions both painful & joyous.
I highly recommend THE ROSE CODE for fans of WWII historical fiction. It’s left me not only keen to read Kate Quinn’s other books, but to find out more about Bletchley Park activities during the war.
I love historical fiction reads that I learn new things from and that make me ask, ‘Wow, did that really happen?’ Regarding this, the Author’s Note at the end of THE ROSE CODE did not disappoint & sent me down the Wikipedia rabbit hole looking historical events up.
Utterly enthralling and highly entertaining, I flew through this 500+ page book in just a few days. Don’t let the size of this book put you off - the story rockets along. The developing mystery and the stories of the 3 brilliant main characters will leave you, like me, unable to put the book down for very long.
I tend to space out my historical fiction reads, particularly the wartime reads, because they always break my heart a bit and there’s certainly heartache throughout this book, but this beautifully intricate story, woven so perfectly into real life events, will carry you through and deliver emotions both painful & joyous.
I highly recommend THE ROSE CODE for fans of WWII historical fiction. It’s left me not only keen to read Kate Quinn’s other books, but to find out more about Bletchley Park activities during the war.