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Michela

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Gripping! Sincerely one of the best and I’ve read many!

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5 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 02-14-25

I’m not generally interested in two timelines but this one was done so unobtrusively- and to my embarrassment, I didn’t realize who the “I” in the 1984 timeline was until quite a ways into the book. For a bit there I thought all the loss was just too much and the book wouldn’t have a happy ending, but it did. I feel like this book, more than almost any other, carried me into the actual terror and emotion of the war, and the devastation of the not only the Jews, but the Resistance when they were caught, and even the lives of those allowed to remain in Paris. The small acts of resistance, by simply folding your train ticket into a V, wearing bright colors, whatever the Parisians could think of to resist in even the smallest way even if not part of the actual Resistance. I’d say this is one of the best books I’ve read in that regard, pulling me in emotionally, and I’ve read some fabulous WW2/Resistance /War against Nazi Germany Novels! Thanks to you writers who keep it alive and remind us that we are not incapable of hatred and allowing terrible wars to happen again if we do not learn. And that the reciprocating hatred of some of the French towards collaborators only bred more hate, not healing…

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Fascinating as usual!

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4 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 02-10-25

I was kept on the edge of my seat for a good part of the book. To be honest, I couldn’t understand the relationship between Fred and Amira- the only thing that makes the vaguest sense to me about them staying together was their shared history, which is what is stated. Also the friendship between Amira and Giselle seemed to stretch the bindings of reality. The easy acceptance by the characters of homosexuality was a bit surprising. I know to not accept that as an unchangeable part of a person in this day and age is very unpopular- but I was disappointed the story went there, particularly that it was such a big part of the story, giving that the subject is against the beliefs for a number of people. However, the treatment the Nazis gave those individuals was absolutely appalling and never at anytime remotely acceptable. Every single person is deserving of respect and love no matter what. We are all a child of God. Every time I read a book on WW2 it’s astonishing over and over again the blind cruelty- although you recognize that some of those Germans were between a very hard rock and a very hard place. Extremely so. I like to hear stories from the German side that brings out the wonderful humanity and kindness demonstrated by so many of the Germans at great risk to themselves.

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Fascinating all the way through- SUPERB narration

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Historia
5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 01-27-25

Simply loved it all the way through. Wein’s knowledge of planes, flight, pre ww2 history. Shows the research she must have done. New thought about the desperate hope that everything in the world was going to go well after WW1 despite all the signs. Great insight. I’ve read CNV and the next one and both were so good but heartbreaking. I liked that this one didn’t have those difficult parts. I’m an escapist reader often (as you can maybe tell lol) but I love a good novel based on true history. That’s one of my favorite genres! Great job and keep writing!
And extremely honourable mention- the narrator! There are not that many that can capture emotion and do that many accents as well as she did. And not faking a men’s voice. Thank you!

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Finally!! Capstick books on Audio!!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 12-18-24

I used to read Capstick’s books years ago, in my teens snd 20s more and have a decent collection of them, but kept endlessly wishing they were on Audible or some form of audio. To my delight one popped up in my feed a few days ago! I just figured beings as these were written in probably the ‘70s that there wasn’t much hope. They did not disappoint. With a fabulous narrator, the books were as entertaining and amusing (along with horrifying- you can only cope with the stories with humour) as they ever were. Thank you thank you!!!!

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Excellent narration!

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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 12-14-24

Excellent book with a narrator that brought it to life! Loved the accent used. Loved the last third or so of the book as Emilia’s life began to turn around. And Klaus (sp?) was an excellent and entertaining character! Appreciated how Emelia lived his humour and wasn’t over sensitive in so many areas like some heroines have been portrayed. How she could laugh at him joking about the worst things that had happened. Well done!

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The absolute absurdity….

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Revisado: 10-24-24

It is hard to believe that humans can inflict such suffering on each other through these horrible means of false accusations, false evidence, total lack of unbias, and complete tunnel vision. However, it makes me think of how many times we as humans do these types of things on a tiny scale, on a daily basis that does not have such devastating repercussions. Let us never forget that “but for the grace of God, there go I” in this case, may we be grateful that our own mistakes and biases haven’t caused such horrifying ramifications- and if we were to ever be placed on the witness stand- that we would remember God is our witness, and we must stay true to the truth as we know it. Even if an innocent person goes free, he is never free inside- “vengeance is mine” sayeth the Lord, “I will repay.” And those who gave false testimony and created false evidence were never free inside either, and fall under that statement as well.
What an incredibly well written and narrated book! Sometimes I could only listen to one story at a time, it was so sickening…thanks to all those who work so hard to prove innocence. May you be blessed!!

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Love LOVE this series

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5 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 07-30-24

I used to read books by just G. Morris, but his daughter joining him in this series has added depth of character, plot, and humour!!! Could we please have the next books in this series narrated? I’ve read the books themselves and embarrassing amount of times and am enjoying listening to them. AGAIN!!

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Fascinating from beginning to end

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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 05-04-24

Another great Ariel Lawhon read! And who can resist a story about the great Hindenburg….

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The ongoing incredible writing of E. Camden

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 03-19-24

The heroine was a bit “too good” but other than that, what a great story!!!! E. C. Always manages to teach about some aspect of life, like how sugar was made in this case. To me that puts her books in another category of greatness!

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Fabulous Non-Stop Stories-willing to self assess negatively and positively, too much cussing!

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4 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 02-06-24

I enjoyed every moment of this book- except I’ve read modern military non fiction that probably used a 3rd of the f-bombs. Call me weird, but I strongly dislike that word and it was dropped unnecessarily like snowflakes, even when there wasn’t whole lot of stress. Loved the story after story after story, every one fascinating. My gut felt hollow over the inability to complete their mission with the trafficking , but encouraged by Tim’s assessment that it wasn’t a sprint, but a marathon, and people are still trying. I’ve never read about someone who crammed so much into one lifetime. Tim’s growth in character was remarkable. One question though- in that last UFC Champion game with Romero, did Tim really hold onto Romeros glove and hit him repeatedly illegally? Or is that just one side? Because he doesn’t mention that in his book. In true honesty, if it occurred, he should have talked about it. He’s a great narrator! It’s also neat to hear the inside story on the Hunting Hitler series!!! You did a lot of good Mr. Kennedy!

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