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Hazel (2934 KP) rated The War Pianist in Books

Feb 19, 2023  
The War Pianist
The War Pianist
Mandy Robotham | 2023 | History & Politics
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Who knew radio operators during WWII were known as pianists? I certainly didn't.

The story is told from the perspectives of the two pianists ... Marnie in London and Connie in Amsterdam. Marnie and Connie are exceptionally strong characters and the author transported me into their worlds amongst the bombs of the blitz and the invasion of the Nazi's where trust can be a dangerous thing.

With oodles of tension, the fear palpable and the bravery and courage of those working against the Nazi war machine excellently portrayed, the War Pianist is a gripping story and whilst this is a work of fiction, it felt authentic and was totally riveting.

Many thanks to Avon Books UK and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of The War Pianist.
  
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Their Finest (2017) in Movies

Aug 30, 2017  
Their Finest (2017)
Their Finest (2017)
2017 | Comedy, Drama, Romance
9
8.3 (3 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Not a comedy, but a beautiful drama
This is not a comedy. I repeat this is not a comedy. So if you read reviews saying that it is, they clearly have a very dark sense of humour. This is rather a tragically beautiful drama about writers attempting to make morale-boosting WWII movie which eventually ends up more pro-feminist than expected. The film is being made under perilous circumstances during the blitz, so there is a high casualty turnout. It is a romantic film, but not in the usual situation.

The cast includes some of finest British actors, with brilliant standout performances from Bill Nighy, a brief cameo from Jeremy Irons, Richard E Grant, Sam Clafin (Hunger Games, Me Before You), as well as better than usual performance from Gemma Arterton. I shed a few tears near the end. Hats off for showing women's role during the war effort.
  
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Ross (3284 KP) created a post

Jan 30, 2018  
Two short notice NetGalley approvals, so having to re-shuffle my reading plan (humblebrag).
I'm going to blitz the novella "Of Gods and Men" by Stephen Aryan, published next week, over the next day or so and then rattle through "Age of Assassins" by RJ Barker (which I have heard very good things about and have been wanting to read for some time) so I can review "Blood of Assassins" before its release on the 15th. Luckily the concluding book in that trilogy, "King of Assassins", is released in August so I won't have too long to wait for the finish (I hate reading a series that isn't yet finished, hence why I have never started "A Song of Ice and Fire" and why I'm reluctant to read the Mister Men books to the kids - still too many loose ends).
Then back to some hot dwarf action. Erm ... you know what I mean.