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A review by eeeeeeee
The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict
dark
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Ugh. I bought this book thinking it was non fiction - that's on me I suppose, although I think I learned of it from a Buzzfeed-style list that did not mention it. So already I was disappointed. Then it only focuses on 3 of 6 sisters. Then 2 of them are Nazi's and 1 is totally in love with Hitler and so 2/3 of the book is reading about being in love / BFFs with Hitler himself. It was uncomfortable to say the least. In a non-fiction book that's more acceptable but fictionally like... it was a choice. I wanted to learn about all 6 sisters not 3. It could have been Decca instead of Diana and the story would have been much improved. I just do not like fictionalizations of non-fiction books (or non-fiction written like fiction) and so this was not for me and unless you're super comfortable being kind to Hitler it's probably not for you.