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Review by Rubbi -- Sandra Eden's War by Michael Low
[Following is a volunteer review of "Sandra Eden's War" by Michael Low.]
The fruits of freedom that we enjoy in our modern World are sweet, but in the end, it usually boils down to the dedication and commitment of our forefathers who paid the cost of our freedom in pain and sacrifice. Michael Low in his great work of fiction penned Sandra Eden's odyssey serving as an SOE (Special Operations Executive) agent before the Second World War. In his book, Sandra Eden's War, the author intended to pay homage to the honorable contributions of the SOE agents in the war. This followed after reading several inspiring stories of these agents and how their brave actions had great merits in the war.
The year was 1944 when Sandra had a parachute drop in Normandy, France. Her major task — as an SOE agent — in the area was to co-ordinate the sabotaging of the communication and supply links in the area to interfere with the German troops' operation. This was targeted to trigger as much disruption possible to the Nazi's movement and communication. These efforts were geared for the coming of the Allied soldiers in Normandy.
Sandra was such a relatable and courageous woman endowed with good-looking, confidence, commitment, intelligence, and valiance. She was swift in the planning and execution of her duties. However, her actions might have attracted possible reprisals from the Nazi troops. But from her steadfast and tenacious disposition, she didn't seem easily deterred by such an eventuality.
The author brought the setting to life as he encapsulated the effects of war that had resulted in rationing and blackouts in London. I liked how he manipulated suspense and tension in the book through Sandra's unexpected close encounters with the Nazi troops. Additionally, I enjoyed the authenticity radiated in his work as he incorporated engaging dialogues and even occasional sprinkles of laconic French responses that depicted the scenery.
It was an inspiring and entertaining story that hosted instances of courage, determination, revenge, betrayal, sacrifice, and action. The author had a slight hint of romance in the story, and this was one of my favorite aspects of the book as it rather sounded decent and made the story a suitable read for all readers. Hence, I would recommend the book to all readers.
Lastly, I wasn't expecting such a suspense-filled story and a real page-turner. I had nothing to dislike in the book and there were no grammatical errors. The book was well written and professionally edited. I was drawn in the book right from the beginning and in the end, I gave it a perfect rating of 4 out of 4 stars.
The book was all about struggle and sacrifice for freedom. And as I conclude I quote the wonderful words of Sandra Eden from the book, 'It really doesn't matter if I die, because without freedom there is no point in living.'
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Sandra Eden's War
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The fruits of freedom that we enjoy in our modern World are sweet, but in the end, it usually boils down to the dedication and commitment of our forefathers who paid the cost of our freedom in pain and sacrifice. Michael Low in his great work of fiction penned Sandra Eden's odyssey serving as an SOE (Special Operations Executive) agent before the Second World War. In his book, Sandra Eden's War, the author intended to pay homage to the honorable contributions of the SOE agents in the war. This followed after reading several inspiring stories of these agents and how their brave actions had great merits in the war.
The year was 1944 when Sandra had a parachute drop in Normandy, France. Her major task — as an SOE agent — in the area was to co-ordinate the sabotaging of the communication and supply links in the area to interfere with the German troops' operation. This was targeted to trigger as much disruption possible to the Nazi's movement and communication. These efforts were geared for the coming of the Allied soldiers in Normandy.
Sandra was such a relatable and courageous woman endowed with good-looking, confidence, commitment, intelligence, and valiance. She was swift in the planning and execution of her duties. However, her actions might have attracted possible reprisals from the Nazi troops. But from her steadfast and tenacious disposition, she didn't seem easily deterred by such an eventuality.
The author brought the setting to life as he encapsulated the effects of war that had resulted in rationing and blackouts in London. I liked how he manipulated suspense and tension in the book through Sandra's unexpected close encounters with the Nazi troops. Additionally, I enjoyed the authenticity radiated in his work as he incorporated engaging dialogues and even occasional sprinkles of laconic French responses that depicted the scenery.
It was an inspiring and entertaining story that hosted instances of courage, determination, revenge, betrayal, sacrifice, and action. The author had a slight hint of romance in the story, and this was one of my favorite aspects of the book as it rather sounded decent and made the story a suitable read for all readers. Hence, I would recommend the book to all readers.
Lastly, I wasn't expecting such a suspense-filled story and a real page-turner. I had nothing to dislike in the book and there were no grammatical errors. The book was well written and professionally edited. I was drawn in the book right from the beginning and in the end, I gave it a perfect rating of 4 out of 4 stars.
The book was all about struggle and sacrifice for freedom. And as I conclude I quote the wonderful words of Sandra Eden from the book, 'It really doesn't matter if I die, because without freedom there is no point in living.'
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Sandra Eden's War
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