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call me jaded, but...

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3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-14-17

I have read many books about WW II and how people suffered under the Nazis. This book is nothing new. I know--there are millions of stories and my comments are not meant to belittle any of the atrocities...but the writer doesn't bring any new perspective of even very much feeling to the story. And the narrator who read the young girl's part was really terrible...her syntax was off such that she emphasized the wrong word in a sentence...it was very annoying and distracting. I would not recommend this book.

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not the best Reacher book

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-25-17

this book was very "talky" -- lots of conversations that kind of went on and on...honestly, not that much happens in this book. Yes, there is a decent story line (with nice twisty ending) but it felt like it kind dragged on. Not up to the usual standards in my opinion...and Dick Hill--your British accents were pretty bad :) and pronunciation of French place names could have been better...I guess most people wouldn't notice that, but I did.

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Pretty interesting subject matter

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-22-17

At the end of the book the author tells you that not all of it was true, but it was an engaging book with some interesting historical references. I liked it

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pretty good read

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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-22-17

Some of the parts are somewhat cliche, and although it examines stereotypes the character are not really very realistic. The ending is WAY too pat.
I liked it enough to finish it but didn't love it

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couldn't finish it...

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3 out of 5 stars
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Reviewed: 04-22-17

Normally Grisham grabs you from the first chapter, but the set up for this is really slow and formulaic. I quite after the first few chapters...yawn

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I really wanted to love this book

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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-22-17

Knowing that it had been made into a hit movie I was anxious to read the book. Unfortunately, it was very dry to listen to. The subject matter and characters are phenomenal but the way they are introduced is boring. So I watched the movie and LOVED IT !!!

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I almost stopped listening, so glad I didn't

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-25-16

At first tall of the tiny details from the first couple of chapters annoyed me, but once the story develops you understand why the stage is being set in this manner. The reader is absolutely perfect for this story. I was completely drawn in...the historical context is interesting as well as the story itself. The ending was a surprise--I thoroughly enjoyed the book.

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emotional story

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-25-16

I thought this was a 'young adult' story, but it really isn't. Its about a young girl and some of the themes are coming of age...but the subject matter is definitely NOT for teens. AT first the reader's accent put me off (its not very authentic sounding) but you get used to it. Harrowing story but you will get choked up.

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this book will sneak up on you...

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 09-21-16

before you know it you are in love with the story and the characters. It starts out a little slow and you aren't sure you are going to like it but the story unfolds and starts to tug at your heart strings...I found myself laughing out loud in my car while listening and really choked up at the end. Loved the cat!!!

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so predictable and corny dialogue

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2 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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Reviewed: 05-13-16

I used to listen to the Dirk Pitt novels by Clive Cussler, which were fun. But this book is embarrassing. I don't even know why I finished it. The only interesting part was some of the history from 1906 and discussion of some of the "technology" of the age...otherwise, its a waste of time.

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