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Review by Foyeke -- Sandra Eden's War by Michael Low
[Following is a volunteer review of "Sandra Eden's War" by Michael Low.]
The war against the domination of Nasizm is a milestone in the history of the world. To be alive during the span of that 6 years, was to witness an event by which the world will be greatly defined; to partake in it as actively as Sarah Eden did, was to be part of the people who defined history.
Sarah Eden's War tells the story of a woman, who headed the launch of several attacks against the German forces in France. As a Special Operations Executive (an organisation instituted by Winston Churchill, to help shorten the war) agent, she cordinated several attacks in conjunction with French soldiers, against German strongholds in France. Even at a terrifying close range, they blew up heavily guarded factories, train tracks and other important elements of the Germans' warfare.
At a point of general gloominess and shortages, one thing that was in abundance as the story tells was bravery from the despairing side of the war. Sarah Eden and her French colleagues worked with little resources but an abundant sense of courage and responsibility. Every operation carried out was with the mind that whatever happens, was faced squarely, and with utmost care that the job is efficiently done.
Mike Low does an incredible job with diction by creating a general sense of urgency and suspense. While a lot of stories about history and wars are usually really boring, the author is able to make the book enjoyable by infusing the element of suspense into the story. There is a tense atmosphere of the unexpected at every turn of the story, keeping the reader at the edge of the seat. Conversations are usually very direct, and events are sharply executed to show the pressing need to end the devastating war.
One particular thing that is endearing about the story, is Sarah Eden, a female SOE agent literally falling into the male-dominated war scene, to not only successfully navigate tunnels and dark buildings, but also the leadership of men who found it odd that a woman leads them to war.
This book was professionally edited as I did not notice any spelling or grammatical errors in the story. The story is a very interesting work of history, with subtle but clear depiction of equality, the price of defending democracy, and freedom of mankind. I find the story flawless with nothing to dislike, thus, it deserves (and I give it) a full four out of four stars.
I recommend this book for everyone who is interested in the history of World War II, and also to all fans of historical fiction. However, I do not recommend for persons who are triggered by violence, as there are few gory details of the heinous activities of the Nazis in the story.
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Sandra Eden's War
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The war against the domination of Nasizm is a milestone in the history of the world. To be alive during the span of that 6 years, was to witness an event by which the world will be greatly defined; to partake in it as actively as Sarah Eden did, was to be part of the people who defined history.
Sarah Eden's War tells the story of a woman, who headed the launch of several attacks against the German forces in France. As a Special Operations Executive (an organisation instituted by Winston Churchill, to help shorten the war) agent, she cordinated several attacks in conjunction with French soldiers, against German strongholds in France. Even at a terrifying close range, they blew up heavily guarded factories, train tracks and other important elements of the Germans' warfare.
At a point of general gloominess and shortages, one thing that was in abundance as the story tells was bravery from the despairing side of the war. Sarah Eden and her French colleagues worked with little resources but an abundant sense of courage and responsibility. Every operation carried out was with the mind that whatever happens, was faced squarely, and with utmost care that the job is efficiently done.
Mike Low does an incredible job with diction by creating a general sense of urgency and suspense. While a lot of stories about history and wars are usually really boring, the author is able to make the book enjoyable by infusing the element of suspense into the story. There is a tense atmosphere of the unexpected at every turn of the story, keeping the reader at the edge of the seat. Conversations are usually very direct, and events are sharply executed to show the pressing need to end the devastating war.
One particular thing that is endearing about the story, is Sarah Eden, a female SOE agent literally falling into the male-dominated war scene, to not only successfully navigate tunnels and dark buildings, but also the leadership of men who found it odd that a woman leads them to war.
This book was professionally edited as I did not notice any spelling or grammatical errors in the story. The story is a very interesting work of history, with subtle but clear depiction of equality, the price of defending democracy, and freedom of mankind. I find the story flawless with nothing to dislike, thus, it deserves (and I give it) a full four out of four stars.
I recommend this book for everyone who is interested in the history of World War II, and also to all fans of historical fiction. However, I do not recommend for persons who are triggered by violence, as there are few gory details of the heinous activities of the Nazis in the story.
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Sandra Eden's War
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