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Beautiful story line, likable characters, interesting intertwined plot from World War I and II, and some badass stories of woman spies!!
In the beginning, the flow is a bit slow, and it takes time to warm ourselves to the characters, especially Eve (a bitter old cow, said Charlie). But in the end I was hooked and enjoyed the story a lot. Look forward to reading more of Kate Quinn's books!! ...more
In the beginning, the flow is a bit slow, and it takes time to warm ourselves to the characters, especially Eve (a bitter old cow, said Charlie). But in the end I was hooked and enjoyed the story a lot. Look forward to reading more of Kate Quinn's books!! ...more

3.5 stars
This isn't what I expectected (based on the cover and the blurb), but I've been pleasantly surprised. I thought this would be rather serious historical lit-rah-chur, but it's really quite chatty, like YA. (This is NOT YA, however!)
This takes place in two ...more
“Five minutes!” the conductor bawled. Passengers scurried aboard, hoisting their luggage.
If you don’t go now, you never will, I thought.
So I bought a ticket and climbed onto the train, and just like that I was gone into the smoke.
This isn't what I expectected (based on the cover and the blurb), but I've been pleasantly surprised. I thought this would be rather serious historical lit-rah-chur, but it's really quite chatty, like YA. (This is NOT YA, however!)
This takes place in two ...more

Spies! Lady spies who exist to do things other than be sex objects/love interests/plot devices. You should read this, Alan Furst.


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