Nerywood reviewed Her Patriotic Duty by Rosie Meddon (On the Home Front, #1)
Review of 'Her Patriotic Duty' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
If you don't know about the 'decoy women' who helped with World War II (as I didn't) then this book will help you understand their view and what they had to go through.
As with many books it was hard to get started, and a few times I wondered if I was going to continue but I'm glad I did.
There are many things in this book that can apply to our lives today, like
‘Especially,’ Esme said, ‘if they have the good sense to steer clear of politics, religion and money.’ And from giving unsolicited advice about starting a family!
Or even
"Briefly, she skimmed the remaining pages until, desperate to hear something that put matters in a less terrifying light"
There are some things that could be changed, like providing translation in certain parts, or getting the main part of the book sooner, but other than that it's …
If you don't know about the 'decoy women' who helped with World War II (as I didn't) then this book will help you understand their view and what they had to go through.
As with many books it was hard to get started, and a few times I wondered if I was going to continue but I'm glad I did.
There are many things in this book that can apply to our lives today, like
‘Especially,’ Esme said, ‘if they have the good sense to steer clear of politics, religion and money.’ And from giving unsolicited advice about starting a family!
Or even
"Briefly, she skimmed the remaining pages until, desperate to hear something that put matters in a less terrifying light"
There are some things that could be changed, like providing translation in certain parts, or getting the main part of the book sooner, but other than that it's a great book with many humorous parts.
‘What the devil are the RAF planning to do with an aquarium?’ he asked, his bafflement seemingly genuine. ‘Practise fishing?
I do wish this book was longer, or a second book, you will understand why when you finish the book.