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Title: Violins of Autumn
Author: Amy McAuley
Publisher: Walker
Publication Year: 2012
Language: English
Genre: Young Adults, Adventure
Rating: 8/10
Continuation: No continuation yet.
Pages: 336
Review
This is a gripping tale, which follows a 17 year old Betty Sweeney, code name Adele Blanchard, as she lies about her age to become a part of England's Special Operations Executive (SOE) in 1944. She travels to France as a secret agent to deliver a coded message to the French patriots about the Allied Invasion. The protagonist faces several harrowing challenges, with her companion - Denise Langford.
This book is suitable for young adults, but I also recommend it for adults. It does have graphic detail of violence in it, making it unsuitable for the faint-hearted. The story is credible and historically factual, making it more realistic and easier to believe. It has plenty of adventure with a dash of romance. The plot never features a dull moment and keeps the reader on his toes. The sub-plot of romance helped make the story more sensitive and interesting. The characters are developed quite well, helping the reader visualize them.
This feature helps readers empathize and understand the character's point of view more easily. The plot is quite serious and the war is never portrayed as a trivial issue. The protagonist's spunk and determination impressed me and made me admire her. Though it is doubtful that a young girl with only a couple of months of training is able to withstand and survive the horrendous torture inflicted by the Gestapo, the story is a salute to the heroism displayed by several youngsters during this unfortunate event. I could barely keep the book down and will certainly recommend it.
This book is suitable for young adults, but I also recommend it for adults. It does have graphic detail of violence in it, making it unsuitable for the faint-hearted. The story is credible and historically factual, making it more realistic and easier to believe. It has plenty of adventure with a dash of romance. The plot never features a dull moment and keeps the reader on his toes. The sub-plot of romance helped make the story more sensitive and interesting. The characters are developed quite well, helping the reader visualize them.
This feature helps readers empathize and understand the character's point of view more easily. The plot is quite serious and the war is never portrayed as a trivial issue. The protagonist's spunk and determination impressed me and made me admire her. Though it is doubtful that a young girl with only a couple of months of training is able to withstand and survive the horrendous torture inflicted by the Gestapo, the story is a salute to the heroism displayed by several youngsters during this unfortunate event. I could barely keep the book down and will certainly recommend it.
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