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Code Name Hélène by Ariel Lawhon

7 reviews

100_pages_hr's review against another edition

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4.5

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apuzzledbooklover's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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thealmightykatt's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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rharris86dc's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional informative inspiring tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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curatoriallyyours's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Well-written and fascinating historical fiction about Nancy Wake, also known as The White Mouse, an Australian living in France at the time of Hitler’s rise to power who became a spy and military leader in the French resistance. I listened to this as an audiobook and remained gripped by the story throughout.
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sirius_feanor's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced

5.0

While reading this book I had to remind myself that Nancy was real. Nancy Wake was a real person, a real female-spy, a real kick-ass heroine who fought the Nazis during WWII. I had a couple of moments when I thought "I'm gonna give this book two stars, this all is too fantastical to believe". But it actually happened! She really was this amazing person and she really did those amazing things!
Thank you, Ariel Lawhon, for introducing me to Nancy Wake! Now I want to know more about this absolute wonder of a woman.

P.S. Also If you are into audiobooks, this one is a particular treat. Starting with the unmistakable Australian accent and continuing with all the French, both accent and language.
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strose's review

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adventurous dark sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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