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princessfabulous's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
hmuraski27's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
kleonard's review against another edition
5.0
The adventures of the Kopp sisters continue in a fascinating and fun new book. I'm usually leery of epistolary novels, but author Amy Stewart has proven that they don't have to be stodgy--this one is lively and I Ioved reading Norma's and Fleurette's voices. Each Kopp is doing her bit for the war--Norma in France with pigeons, Fleurette touring military bases, and Constance working for what will become the FBI, recruiting and managing smart women as part of her work in seeking out domestic sabotage and other threats. It helps to have read previous Kopp sisters novels before reading this one, but don't despair--if you haven't yet, you're in for a treat.
majo_barr's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
geisttull's review
3.0
I do like this series - always look forward to the next one. This wasn't my favorite as it was told in letters so we bounced back and forth between each of their stories. But I still enjoyed it.
lisawreading's review
5.0
The Kopp Sisters are back! In Dear Miss Kopp, we follow the sisters into war, as each of the characters has her own mission to follow, each serving the country in her own way during the years of World War I.
The sixth book in the series, Dear Miss Kopp is the first to be told exclusively through letters, which makes sense: Constance, Norma, and Fleurette find themselves on very separate paths, far from one another geographically, and they must rely on their letters to keep in touch and to continue to support each other as they always have, even from a distance.
Constance has started her work with the Bureau of Investigation (the early FBI), one of the only women serving as an agent. She uses her unique talents to chase down and apprehend saboteurs, and her adventures in this book illustrate the threats faced domestically during the war years.
Norma is in the thick of things in France, where she applies her prickly, stubborn ways to making sure her messenger pigeons are able to serve the US armed forces. Norma being Norma, she manages to rub just about everyone the wrong way, but is ultimately instrumental in solving a spy mystery in the small French village where she’s stationed.
And lovely youngest sister Fleurette is on the go, touring the country with a vaudeville act, entertaining soldiers at army bases all across the US. Fleurette too has her share of challenges, and she always adds a bit of levity to any situation.
As always, a Kopp Sisters book is an utter delight. I love seeing the sisters’ dynamics, and also getting to see them each in action, deploying their varied talents and fighting for the chance to make a difference in a man’s world. At this point in the series, I feel that we readers know the characters so well, and it’s a treat to see them in these new settings, standing up for what they believe in and making unique contributions to the war effort.
Through the sisters’ adventures in Dear Miss Kopp, we also get an inside look as aspects of World War I that don’t necessarily get a lot of attention, including the support efforts abroad, away from the front lines, the devastating war injuries suffered by the soldiers, and the intense work at home to combat sabotage aimed at impeding the war efforts.
As a whole, the Kopp Sisters books are wonderful, and I loved this new installment. Can’t wait for more!
The sixth book in the series, Dear Miss Kopp is the first to be told exclusively through letters, which makes sense: Constance, Norma, and Fleurette find themselves on very separate paths, far from one another geographically, and they must rely on their letters to keep in touch and to continue to support each other as they always have, even from a distance.
Constance has started her work with the Bureau of Investigation (the early FBI), one of the only women serving as an agent. She uses her unique talents to chase down and apprehend saboteurs, and her adventures in this book illustrate the threats faced domestically during the war years.
Norma is in the thick of things in France, where she applies her prickly, stubborn ways to making sure her messenger pigeons are able to serve the US armed forces. Norma being Norma, she manages to rub just about everyone the wrong way, but is ultimately instrumental in solving a spy mystery in the small French village where she’s stationed.
And lovely youngest sister Fleurette is on the go, touring the country with a vaudeville act, entertaining soldiers at army bases all across the US. Fleurette too has her share of challenges, and she always adds a bit of levity to any situation.
As always, a Kopp Sisters book is an utter delight. I love seeing the sisters’ dynamics, and also getting to see them each in action, deploying their varied talents and fighting for the chance to make a difference in a man’s world. At this point in the series, I feel that we readers know the characters so well, and it’s a treat to see them in these new settings, standing up for what they believe in and making unique contributions to the war effort.
Through the sisters’ adventures in Dear Miss Kopp, we also get an inside look as aspects of World War I that don’t necessarily get a lot of attention, including the support efforts abroad, away from the front lines, the devastating war injuries suffered by the soldiers, and the intense work at home to combat sabotage aimed at impeding the war efforts.
As a whole, the Kopp Sisters books are wonderful, and I loved this new installment. Can’t wait for more!
spinstah's review
4.0
Delightful, as always. This one is a novel of letters between the sisters and other characters. Once I warmed up to that I liked it, and I especially liked how well it worked for the ending.
carolpk's review
Dear Miss Kopp,
My only complaint is having to wait to read the next installment of this series.
Sincerely yours,
Miss Reader and forever fan
My only complaint is having to wait to read the next installment of this series.
Sincerely yours,
Miss Reader and forever fan
jklbookdragon's review
4.0
This one was a little different, and a little slow to get into, but well worth it. It's in epistolary style, and follows the three sisters as they each have different experiences in WWI. Constance is investigating spies & saboteurs on the home front, Fleurette is travelling and entertaining soldiers in training camps stateside, and Norma is in France trying to get the Army to cooperate with her messenger pigeon program. It's a light-hearted look at some heavy subjects, with a lot of well-researched history thrown in. 4.5 stars.
kategci's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks again to Houghton, Mifflin and Harcourt for sending me an ARC as a member of The Kopp Sisters Literary Society. I have really enjoyed this series, based on the life of Constance Kopp, the first female Deputy in Hackensack, NJ and her sisters. Amy Stewart has done a huge amount of research about the sisters and life in the early 1900s in the Northeast. This installment is epistolary as the 3 sisters are separated during the last part of World War I. They write back and forth, with Norma and her pigeons in France and Constance in NY/NJ working for the Bureau of Investigation (precursor of the FBI) investigating possible traitors and spies. Fleurette is finally old enough to be on her own; she is touring with May Ward's company, entertaining troops prior to their departure for Europe. Amy Stewart packs so much historical information into these novels without making it feel like an info dump. Rather, you feel like she is gently reminding you of things you know or should have known.