Review by Nkoo -- Sandra Eden's War by Michael Low

[Nkoo]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Sandra Eden's War" by Michael Low.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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According to Sandra Eden, “My job is to help our troops achieve freedom for the civilized world. Freedom is the only thing worth fighting for. It really doesn’t matter if I die, because without freedom there is no point in living.” - This is the summation of the selflessness and enthusiasm the strong female protagonist exuded in Sandra Eden’s War, by Mike Low.

In this interesting fiction, the author tells a story that follows the life of Sandra Eden. She was an exceptional British Special Operations Executive (SOE) agent, who was dropped off in Normandy by Flight Lieutenant James Silverton, an experienced RAF Pilot. In collaboration with her team, she had a clear task of fighting to overcome the German Nazis by destabilizing their activities in France. Sandra Eden was to make a parachute drop in Normandy; a miraculous escape saved her life when her parachute malfunctioned. How did she escape death?

The author wrote the book from a third-person standpoint. Its language and grammar are simple; anyone can read and understand it. Its layout is also orderly. This is a fast-paced and action-packed read. The themes inherent in it are bravery, resilience, and determination, among others. Although some characters were not well-developed, it didn’t take away from the story.

I commend Low’s storytelling skills; from the first page, he engages the reader's imagination. I liked his writing style; incidents and events were vividly captured. I also liked the way the SOE agents used secret languages to communicate with each other; I was surprised at their usages and interpretations. I liked how the usages of other languages, such as French, were translated into English. It enabled readers who didn’t understand French to follow the storyline. That the book is well-researched made it stand out. It contains a reference section at the end.

However, I think that the author should include a table of content in the book. He should also assign a title to each chapter. Towards the end, the story appeared to break off, leaving room for some improvement or a sequel. I think some scenes, particularly those carried out by the SOE agents, should be elaborated to allow for more suspense.

Overall, I enjoyed reading Sandra Eden’s War; I found it engaging. The book appeared to be impeccably edited; I found no typographical or grammatical errors in it. I found a few instances of profanity; it contains no sexual content. I rate the book four out of four stars. I did not give it a lower rating because it is captivating and suspenseful. I recommend it to everyone, particularly lovers of the historical fiction genre. I advise readers averse to gruesome scenes to skip this book.

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[Kenesha Latoya Fowler]

I like your opening quote. With convictions like that, this Sandra Eden sounds like a force. I'm on the fence about whether or not I'd actually pick this one up, but I liked your review. Good job.

[Dominik_G]

I like how the title, Sandra Eden's War, already hints at the protagonist's very personal involvement in her mission. Thank you for your great review!

[Nkoo]

I like your opening quote. With convictions like that, this Sandra Eden sounds like a force. I'm on the fence about whether or not I'd actually pick this one up, but I liked your review. Good job.

Sandra Eden was more than a force to reckon with in that book. Thank you for your time.

[Nkoo]

I like how the title, Sandra Eden's War, already hints at the protagonist's very personal involvement in her mission. Thank you for your great review!

I agree with you; the female protagonist had a clear mission. It clearly was her war. Thank you for your time.