Reviews tagging 'War'

The Wives by Simone Gorrindo

5 reviews

readingwithmeredith's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

Application/Impact: 3

Connection to the book/Enjoyment: 4

Educational Value: 3

Purpose/Originality: 3

Writing: 3

Every point = 0.25 stars, max of 4 per category 

This was a very interesting memoir for me and not something I thought I would connect to as much as I did. It was thought provoking, insightful, allowed me to reflect and learn about military relationships in ways I never had. It was heavy at times but it’s one of those books I’m really glad I read it. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and War

Minor: Miscarriage, Alcohol, Abortion, and Sexual content

miladyofscott's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence, War, Alcohol, and Alcoholism

Minor: Suicide and Xenophobia

jomerl's review

hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Simone does a wonderful job of honestly retelling the military wife experience in an exceptionally well written memoir. 

As a military wife, I often find military community-oriented books nauseatingly patriotic and attempts at identifying oneself as American heroes. Instead, Simone acknowledges our lifestyle, sacrifices and challenges in a matter-of-fact way that is insightful and fresh. 

Thank you, Simone, from one of The Wives you haven’t met. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: War

gkaltam's review

emotional inspiring tense slow-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence and War

climbingreader's review

emotional reflective tense medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence and War

Minor: Car accident and Domestic abuse