Questions About A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II

Reader Q&A

To ask other readers questions about A Woman of No Importance, please sign up.

Answered Questions (10)

I've read about a third and am ready to quit. She left very little info, never talked about her experiences. The author was meticulous in research, but all I'm learning is about her cold room, and bad food. You learn that she organized hundreds, but not how. No nitty gritty. Does it get any better?

Bobbie I don't agree with your review of the book. It's a biography and a history, not a novel, and I found the life of Virginia Hall and the narrative of li…moreI don't agree with your review of the book. It's a biography and a history, not a novel, and I found the life of Virginia Hall and the narrative of life inside occupied France eye-opening and fascinating. I hope that you read more of the book and find it more to your liking.(less)

flag

What did others think who read the complete book? While I was expecting more of a first-person narrative, I found that given time, I grew used to the journalistic style reporting and became as enthralled with Victoria Hall as those who knew her. This is the type of story that we need to hear as a nation and as women. It would make an excellent movie if done well. Glad I found this.

John Gray I agree that the writing style was by design journalistic. I would also use the words emotionless and detached. I became enthralled with the story sim…moreI agree that the writing style was by design journalistic. I would also use the words emotionless and detached. I became enthralled with the story simply because of the accomplishments, courage and heroism of this heroine of WWII previously unknown to me. I also hope that it is made into a movie and her story infused with the color, emotion, painful brutality and spirit that Victoria’s epic saga deserves.(less)

flag

Is this book appropriate for seventh-graders?

Bev I am a senior citizen, a retired high school French teacher, and I have read a lot of books about the resistance in France. I definitely would not rec…moreI am a senior citizen, a retired high school French teacher, and I have read a lot of books about the resistance in France. I definitely would not recommend the book for a seventh grader. The subject matter is appropriate but the journalistic style of writing and the length of the book would be a turnoff for most teens. Maybe Madame Fourcade’s Secret War would be better, but it is long, too. (less)

flag

Why is the book classified as LGBT on amazon?

Wanda Keith Not sure why as there is nothing in the book that infers the main character is LGBT. I just think it is a great book for anyone.

flag

Are there problems?

Sharonwjohnson What do you mean by that?

flag

Load 5 more questions

Unanswered Questions

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more