Natalie Brown answers “So this is probably the longest (almost a...”

Emily asked this question about The Rose Code:

So this is probably the longest (almost a month) I've taken on a book and I'm only 180 pages in. Does it start to pick up? Should I consider this a loss? Please convince me why I should keep going or why I should stop. Thanks!

Natalie Brown I was also limping through the first part of the book, although since I started reading this at the time of Prince Phillip’s death the intersection of…moreI was also limping through the first part of the book, although since I started reading this at the time of Prince Phillip’s death the intersection of timing kept me coming back. At about page 180 I picked up speed, which coincided with a blustery & gray spring Saturday when I had the house to myself. Ended the day around p. 500 and finished the next morning. Very enjoyable romp through the secretive, behind the scenes work of WWII intelligence workers and the dedication and sacrifices required to gain the advantage over the Nazis. An inspiring representation of young women answering the call to serve and of their determination to not be undermined by demeaning cultural norms. Although I guessed accurately where it was headed in the end I don’t hold it against the story because we really do want to cheer the heroines on to the finish. So I recommend readers give the book the time and space it needs to blossom, just as you would give water to a rose in a vase, the story will unfold with fullness of bloom, scent, and colors that will not disappoint. (less)

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