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cladystewart's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
katiemlemley's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mandasg's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
mbeogoa's review against another edition
3.0
Still good, but not my favorite by Quinn. Dragged on toward middle/end and perhaps it just isn't the time to read a pro Russian literature....
erinlfairorth's review against another edition
5.0
Another fabulous read by Kate Quinn. Flew through this. Loved learning about Mila Pavliochenko.
broccolimom's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars.
I really enjoy Kate Quinn's writing. Her female-focused historical fiction and the perfect narration by Saskia Maarlevald are top tier.
The Diamond Eye is the fictionalized story of real-life Russian sharpshooter Mila Pavlichenko.
Quinn is a magnificent researcher and lends authenticity and relatability to all of her protagonists. Finding myself cheering for a Russian sniper is not something I would have guessed I would do.
I enjoyed many aspects of the story but found all of the romantic storyline sort of unnecessary and frankly it made the story less interesting to me. What makes Pavlichenko fascinating is NOT the men she went to bed with.
I really enjoy Kate Quinn's writing. Her female-focused historical fiction and the perfect narration by Saskia Maarlevald are top tier.
The Diamond Eye is the fictionalized story of real-life Russian sharpshooter Mila Pavlichenko.
Quinn is a magnificent researcher and lends authenticity and relatability to all of her protagonists. Finding myself cheering for a Russian sniper is not something I would have guessed I would do.
I enjoyed many aspects of the story but found all of the romantic storyline sort of unnecessary and frankly it made the story less interesting to me. What makes Pavlichenko fascinating is NOT the men she went to bed with.
organicgirl22's review against another edition
5.0
LOVE LOVE LOVED this one! About a Ukrainian single mother who became the best Soviet female sniper during WWII - beautifully written and a real life sniper.
luckilichi's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fascinating account from a different prospective. It was worth reading.