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This trilogy and The Levant Trilogy are interesting glimpses into the author's world. They are not the most profound studies but are quick reads and worthwhile.

emilyily2's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful informative tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

slassie's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful informative sad slow-paced

5.0

juliekreddy's review

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adventurous emotional informative sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

saj_81's review against another edition

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4.0

An excellent and enjoyable story about a young British coupple stuck in Eastern Europe as WWII begins. My favourite part was the atmosphere of ordinary people at the fringe of war trying to live their everyday life. The madness and pressure were well-described through the actions and words of the characters, no extra drama needed.

All the characters in this trilogy are flawed in their own way and sometimes painfully aware of it. They make stupid decisions and are unable to think ahead more than a few days. I think this adds to the realism of the story: these are not war heros, but normal people who panic even at the thought of battle.

christinec's review against another edition

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adventurous reflective fast-paced

Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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