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I spent most of the day glued to this book. Once they landed in France I was on the edge of my seat.

I writing was often distracting—not in a good way. I didn‘t appreciate how he described women, especially if he didn‘t think they were attractive.

Two of the group were lesbians and another was a cross-dresser—for no apparent reason. (Is this a guy thing?)

I want to learn more about the the real-life Jackdaws!

#lmpbc @Pogue @TheBookHippie

Such a vivid description!

I‘ve been pretty critical about the writing. Still, it‘s a good story and very suspenseful.

Its good to see an all-women crew, even though they‘re sometimes painted with sexist brush. (I wonder what this would have been like with a woman writer?) #girlpower

I am a snob about writing and soup. 😆 This is my first Follett book. I like the story but he uses too many words.

In this case, you know that the women have to sneak an injured, incapacitated man into Gilberte‘s apartment. “Unfortunately” is unnecessary. And, removing it makes the sentence more powerful.

Off soap box. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

Well I finished this today and got it in the mail. I am sorry it is late getting out I had to order it. @Maria514626 @TheBookHippie #lmpbc

This is our book club pick for the month, and I'm looking forward to talking about it. On one hand, the plot was lots of fun and I can see it making a great movie. Down with Nazis, and all that. 💪 🇬🇧 On the other, this book is really sexed up, and I dunno what it added to the story. And it's not like I'm a prude, I finished Bridgertons just like everyone else 🤔🤷🏻‍♀️
One square down for #bookspinbingo !

#bookspin and #bookspinbingo look like fun! Plus, as you can see I need to study this month for a certification, and gamification might just work!

Books that I think might fit below:

Day 16 - #IfYouLikeThis #SavingPrivateRyan

#YoullLikeThisBook #Jackdaws

This was so good!! Some parts were a little cheesy and other parts were almost too difficult to read (torture), but overall a definite pick!!

Master!
#book #bookaholic #booklovers #ler #leitura #leitora #reading #instabook #instaread #instabooks #bookstagram #litsy #booklover #readingabook #amreading #books #Sha2019

At first I wasn‘t sure about this Ken Follett Book, but it grew on me more and more and more as I carried on reading, and in the end loved the story and wanted to keep on reading. A Great War time story with some wonderful female lead characters, and what‘s more based on a true story. The lead character sounds like a great woman. I strongly recommend this book to Ken Follett fans, those who love wartime stories, & anyone who loves a great story.

Follett is a powerful storyteller and this one does not disappoint. His characters are unforgettable and his plots are mixed with authentic detail of historical events. Just before D-day a group of courageous woman led by Felicity “Flick” Clairet from the Special Operations Executive sabotage German‘s lines of communications in northern France which was a vital part of the success of the D-day mission. Read about the secret mission of Jackdaws!

Finally got a chance to start Jackdaws, which I am reading with @EadieB and @Tove_Reads . Always a pleasure to read a Ken Follett Book, a great storyteller.

Reading Ken Follett and I‘m not ashamed at all! Why am I telling you this? A man wrote in GR that it‘s embarrassing/a guilty pleasure to read Follett. That‘s sad! Nothing to feel ashamed of! Then I remembered that people have been embarrassed to read for example Harry Potter (adult covers to hide it), 50 shades, Paulo Coelho.

I just received my gorgeous #makerswap gift package from @LapReader lovely Allissa ❤️
The books look fab and I haven‘t read any of them! The homemade pin cushion and key ring is so cute. I will love using the colouring in book. I also loved the messages that came with each parcel😘😘 Thanks so much for organising this swap @LibrarianRyan

It's a bit biased towards the "good guys". I would've liked more scenes with the gestapo officer in it. I'm not so sure about how much the book reflects on actual war situations back then.
I don't regret diving in tho,

#momreviews @Momreviews

Many moons ago, I read this book about female pilots flying behind the lines for spying and sabotage in about 4 hours.
#resistance
#junetunz
@Cinfhen