Review of Sandra Eden's War

[John korir]

[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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Imagine you are dropped from a plane from an altitude of about 3000 feet high. What would you do when your parachute malfunctions? Sandra Eden’s War by Michael Low is a fiction text set during World War II. It is the story of a lady involved in a battle to aid European communities to secure their freedom back from the Germans. Sandra Eden, the protagonist, is a British Special Operations Executive (SOE) who is flown to France to reinforce and upset the advancements of German soldiers. Unfortunately, while on-air, her parachute fails to open. She lands on a tree that saves her life before accomplishing her mission.

In the crash incident, James, the pilot who saw her fall and could not save her, went back to base harboring news of her demise. He was sure that she died because nobody was likely to survive a fall from the high altitude. This novel is interesting, captivating, entertaining, and terrifying at the same time. I loved Mr. Low’s simple language and inclusion of French vocabulary in the text. The French terms gave the book a sense of originality by adding aesthetic beauty to the language. Moreover, it was easy for me to denote the meanings of the word thanks to the author’s additional explanation of the meanings of each word.

I enjoyed the smooth storyline, from how it begins to how it eventually ends. The author creates a lot of suspense, with all characters engaging in daring activities. It was interesting to see women engaging in heroic actions that place women in the front line of liberation struggles. Being a specialist, Sandra was clever, and I found her determination encouraging. It affirms that ladies can serve equally or better than men, as Sandra destroyed German machines, rescued Bobby Cole, and disrupted movements in Normandy, among other accomplishments.

The character development of each character in this novel was excellently done. The helping characters complimented the protagonist in her fete without shifting attention to themselves. The writer’s use of historical events like Normandy and D-Day makes the novel relatable to typical life experiences. The book brings the notion of patriotism to one’s nation and equal treatment for all, especially in patriarchal and misogynistic societies.

In conclusion, there was nothing I liked least about this book. It was professionally edited, as there were no grammatical errors in this book. I happily award this book 4 out of 4 stars and recommend it to individuals who like fiction, war, and love stories.

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[Kibet Hillary]

It seems the story kicks off at a high note. The good is that Sandra survived and is on with the mission. Nice review there.

[IconReviews]

War stories are always interesting to read. This is the first one I've seen written from a female's perspective. I think it's worth a read. Great review.