Tag: war stories
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Olivia Spooner’s The Songbirds of Florence – Another Stunning Kiwi Tale
Olivia Spooner has released another historical fiction book sharing a glimpse into the life of New Zealand women during World War II. The Songbirds of Florence follows Addy and Margot, two of the Tuis serving in New Zealand clubs during the North African campaign. It is a lighter read than other WWII stories I have…
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Pippa Latour is the Last Secret Agent
You all know I love a WWII novel recounting the hard work done by women in the name of freedom and peace. When I walked into the library one day to drop off some books, I saw this on the Bestie stand – a display currently housing many New Zealand reads – and immediately knew…
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Pip Williams Does It Again in The Bookbinder of Jericho
As a huge fan of The Dictionary of Lost Words, I knew I needed to get my hands on Pip Williams’ newest release, The Bookbinder of Jericho. Not only is it a companion novel to the dearly beloved novel, but it has its own story rich with descriptive language, heart-aching relationships, raw emotion and a…
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Ariel Lawhon’s Code Name Hélène is a Historical Fiction Masterpiece
You might have seen this book featured in my home page gallery and for good reason. I’m sure it’s not difficult to understand that those six images, those six chosen books represent a culmination of my reading genres, favourites and favoured writing styles. Codename Helene by Ariel Lawhon is precious in its own right as…
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The Girl With The Red Hair is a Historical Fiction Must-Read
After being recommended this by my aunt (thank you very much Aunty G) I have found a renewed interest and love for WWII stories. I previously found the titles I’ve picked up to be a little too removed from the action or the protagonists were too naive and ignorant to their surroundings. The Girl With…
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Salt to the Sea – My Introduction to Ruta Sepetys
If you don’t know by now, Ruta Sepetys is one of my favourite historical fiction authors. Scratch that – she is my favourite historical fiction author. Not only are her books so well researched and written, but she is able to create such vivid retellings of rather harrowing events while remaining respectful to the facts,…
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Anthony Doerr’s All The Light We Cannot See Is So Profoundly Beautiful
All The Light We Cannot See has been making the rounds lately with its Netflix miniseries garnering praise but I can’t help but note one massive downfall with the miniseries, something that pales considerably to the novel, and what makes the novel so mesmerising and compelling. Any guesses? You see, the core of the story…