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x_librarian's review against another edition
4.0
A great look at a little-known piece of history. The story was enthralling, until I hit all the military jargon. Though the author tried, the inclusion of so much military details interupted the flow of the story for me. Despite my tendency to get bogged down, I still think its a wonderful novel.
kristalall's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.0
I wanted to like this book more than I did. It was informational, but it was a bit too simplistic without a larger character arc that would have made it more enjoyable.
caitlink's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: War and Racism
Minor: Violence
blakely_10's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
cami19's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
k1berry's review against another edition
More like a nonfiction war book — which just isn’t where my interests are, but do think it is an important story to tell. I enjoyed the first part of the book.
roseleaf24's review against another edition
3.0
This book reads like nonfiction. It's very facts-oriented, not quite enough story to it. But it's accessibly written and very important. I know I have heard a lot more about the Navajo Code Talkers in the time since this book came out than I ever had before it.
andreahaz's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
sallyavena's review against another edition
5.0
A well done historical fiction that gives a good glimpse into the lives of those that were outcast and then needed. The setting is enough that you get a feel of the war but not too much to take away from the real story.
eskupslp's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75