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Echoing the Accolades

Revisado: 06-22-24

Truly, this is a most outstanding adventure into history. History that I lived through but now understand with greater clarity. The details, descriptions, characters, laughter, tears, empathy and the messages of hope, love, unity and forgiveness ,,, simply splendid! As always, Julia Whelan ‘brings the story home’ to us - her performance, outstanding!
I believe that Ms. Hannah’s novel, The Women, should be selected for the Best Book of the Year Award 2024.

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Humor & Heart

Revisado: 05-06-24

Don’t miss this one! Rowley has a way with words. It is a delight to the literate ear. Humor prevails - but heart permeates the narrative. The wit is sharp, the complexity of grief, understandable. The sample that Audible uses doesn’t do the story justice.

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TEDIOUS

Revisado: 08-11-23

I listened for over 2 hours. I wanted to like it. However, in my opinion, the storyline & narrator would be akin to Sergeant Joe Friday of Dragnet 'fame'. It was tedious and boring. It was not suspenseful or a thrilling novel of twists and turns. It was like reading a manual for detective crime interviews. Since I couldn't return this title - I skipped to the last 30 minutes of the book. I hadn't missed anything. Save your credit/money ...

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Excellent Contemporary Fiction

Revisado: 03-10-22

I had the pleasure of hearing the author, Richard Farrell speak in person about his novel. It's based on actual fact of people who have survived falling out of an airplane. He is extremely knowledgeable in the field of aviation and he further researched extensively to prepare. And his hard work paid off. He creates robust characters and tells a good story. It's a compelling read. He is a talented and creative author and I look forward to more novels by him.

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Interesting Idea!

Revisado: 03-10-22

DNA Testing for Matchmaking? This is not Tinder - it's scientific which makes this novel interesting. It's a fun, light read. It reminded me of a romance novel - without the heaving bosoms. However, there is some soft suggested erotica. That's not a negative ... It's a cute story - not totally predictable [maybe just a little]. For me, it was a break I needed from some other the heavier content I had been reading. I would recommend it - not as great literature but as comic relief.

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Well Woven Tale of Past & Present

Revisado: 03-10-22

Mark Greaney is continuing to embellish the character of Cort Gentry. Cort is a complex character to begin with. However, by weaving the tale of his 'baptism by fire' into Sierra Six (12 years prior) and his current day mission, the reader gains a deeper understanding of their hero. People who have complained that they had trouble keeping the two storylines straight were probably distracted while they were listening. The author and narrator make clear distinctions for the readers. I've enjoyed all the Gray Man novels but I particularly like it when Greaney changes up his style or takes a different approach to telling Cort's adventures. He doesn't write 'formula fiction' like so many other writers. Writing novels is a challenge (especially a series) and I appreciate when the author doesn't just "phone it in". Creativity keeps his work fresh.
I would highly recommend reading this novel and disregard the "nay-sayers".

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Truly Inspiring

Revisado: 08-01-21

Since you are already a fan of good literature, enjoy splendid narration of good stories well told and have a love for learning from excellent historical fiction - this book selection is a natural. No need to hesitate - it's a winner on all counts. It's also a heartfelt tribute to the strength and character of the British people who endured so much.

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A whole different approach

Revisado: 06-16-21

I've been reading a theme stream of WW2 historical Resistance novels recently. Each has been so very different. I have learned so much about so many different aspects of how the war was won and the group & individual contributions made a significant contribution to the Allied Victory. This is an excellent novel. Well-written and beautifully performed. Don't let all the different code name etc at the beginning put you off. Hang in there. It's great!

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Exceptional!

Revisado: 05-30-21

Ariel Lawhon is an exceptional author. Beautifully written, It's the story of the French Resistance fighters in the countryside of France who made an incredible difference in defeating the Nazis. However, they couldn't have done it without Nancy Wake. This is historical fiction at its finest based on a real person - a strong, confident woman [not necessarily cut out for war] who persevered - a woman of courage who helped the men and women of the French Resistance succeed. I was riveted from start to finish, The narrator was perfect. And if that wasn't enough... it's a story of humanity and a love story as well. I highly recommend this novel.

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Brilliant!

Revisado: 05-30-21

While having read multiple historical fiction novels regarding WWII - this was the first that gave me insight to Bletchley Park. The author beautifully weaves the history through rich characters and unusual circumstances. Flips seamlessly - with no confusion - between the wartime & postwar time. Well done! Love this author! Great story.!! Narrator performed brilliantly - easy to understand and exemplified the character to a tee.

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