The Rose Code
- kellynicnol
- Mar 1, 2021
- 2 min read
**I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
**Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault, War, and Mental Health**
By: Kate Quinn
3/5 ⌨️
The Rose Code is a WWII novel that follows three women: Osla, Mab, and Beth. The three women couldn't be different, yet they bond once they join forces to help break encrypted messages. The three become close and rely on each other, as well as the possibility of finding love, to get through the war. However, the war and tough times rip the friends apart, with one even ending up in the asylum. Years later, the three are reunited after an encrypted letter brings them back together. What will become of these three women?
This book had me captured at first, but I'll be honest, it's so long, I lost interest around hour 6 of the audiobook. There were times I couldn't wait to continue listening, and times that I dreaded going back. I found myself a little confused with the changing timelines and characters, and think that maybe reading it would have been better for this purpose. However, as a hearing impaired person, I found the change of accents still understandable and enjoyable. I often have trouble with "accents" in audiobooks. but I never had trouble understanding the narrator for this one.
While the book itself was long, the characters were incredibly inspiring! I absolutely adored the female empowerment and determination all three characters displayed. I loved the raw honesty and uncertainty displayed by them all. Listening to their stories was inspiring, and made me feel strong, especially knowing this book takes place years ago when women didn't have as many rights or "purposes."
The mysterious nature of parts of the novel were very well done; however, the length made me lose interest in the suspense a little bit. I'm not sure the book could have been shorter, though, as each portion seemed significant to the plot. Overall, this book wasn't my cup of tea (I'm not a history fan), but I firmly believe any fan of historical fiction will fall in love completely.
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