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Hazel (2934 KP) rated When We Were Innocent in Books

Sep 21, 2022  
When We Were Innocent
When We Were Innocent
Kate Hewitt | 2022 | History & Politics
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is a difficult book to review and whilst I can't say I 'enjoyed' it because you can't say that reading about this subject matter is 'enjoyable', I was absolutely captivated and totally invested in the story of Libby and her father.

I am not going to provide a synopsis of this book as the description does this already but what I will say is that this is a totally engrossing story told from dual timelines - the present and the past during World War II.

It is clear that the author has done her research carefully; she weaves historical fact amongst this fictional story very successfully. It is heart-breaking and, at times, a very difficult read but not because of the way it was written more it was what was happening in the story and the dilemmas that Libby and her father faced.

If you enjoy historical fiction from this era, I would certainly recommend this but be prepared to shed a few tears!

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of When We Were Innocent.
  
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated The Mind of the Islamic State in Books

Jul 29, 2017  
The Mind of the Islamic State
The Mind of the Islamic State
Robert Manne | 2017 | Essays, History & Politics
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Grim but essential reading, rather complex
For those who want to have a clearer understanding of the situation and the various factions in the Middle East, this is a good guide to making differentiations. While it is extremely dark and depressing, it is important to make distinctions between the insurgent groups - the most significant part you can take away from this book is that every group believes in something different and therefore are fighting more so with each other rather than 'the West'. Understanding the historical context is essential to grasping the current issue.
  
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Sarah (7800 KP) rated Forrest Gump (1994) in Movies

Aug 4, 2017  
Forrest Gump (1994)
Forrest Gump (1994)
1994 | Comedy, Drama, Romance
10
8.7 (95 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
One of Hanks' Best
I don't know anyone who doesn't love this film. It's a modern day classic - funny, sad and ridiculously heartwarming. Forrest is one of the most loveable protagonists and is played brilliantly by Tom Hanks, but yet it also provides some of the best supporting characters in Bubba and Lieutenant Dan. I love that it ties in with historical events and It's one of the few films I could watch over and over again and not get bored of. They don't make films like this anymore.
  
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Sam (74 KP) rated A Tudor Turk in Books

Mar 27, 2019  
A Tudor Turk
A Tudor Turk
Rehan Khan | 2019
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I fell in love with Will and Awa throughout the book and really felt a bond with the characters. I found it fascinating to read about the different historical events and I really think this is an interesting way to spread knowledge of history! I’d rather learn about history when it is mixed in with fiction than sit down with a textbook!

The novel is constantly exciting, and it kept me gripped right up until the end.

I really can’t wait to see how the story progresses in the second book!