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gwalt118's review against another edition
3.0
It took me a while (about 75 pages) to get into this, but when I did, it was very very good. It starts out slow, and the character development takes a while, especially for those other than Marta. I enjoyed the history embedded in this novel because it's not often we hear about what happened to people AFTER a meaningful event (this one being WWII). It was a wonderful tale and one that I - eventually - enjoyed reading. It requires patience, but it's worth the wait.
ashleysilver7's review against another edition
4.0
This book is a follow up to "The Kommandant's Girl" and has many of the same characters. Luckily the author did a good job of referencing what happened to Marta in the previous book. If I recall correctly, Marta was kind of a secondary character to Emma (who was the title character).
Marta ends up in London working for the British Intelligence Agency, which is comparable to the CIA in the US. Once her supervisor (the DM) finds out about her past with the Polish Resistance, she gets a top secret mission where she re-visits her past. Of course, most of what actually ends up happening is highly unlikely, but it is an enjoyable novel about post-war Britain and the fight against communism from a different perspective. I look forward to reading Book #3 in the series.
Marta ends up in London working for the British Intelligence Agency, which is comparable to the CIA in the US. Once her supervisor (the DM) finds out about her past with the Polish Resistance, she gets a top secret mission where she re-visits her past. Of course, most of what actually ends up happening is highly unlikely, but it is an enjoyable novel about post-war Britain and the fight against communism from a different perspective. I look forward to reading Book #3 in the series.
in_and_out_of_the_stash's review against another edition
3.0
Unfortunately this had an ending you could see a mile off but a fun read otherwise.
alybooks_13's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.5
What a read!!!! Second book with this author, and not disappointed with this one either. There were some wild moments, and more than once I had a *GASP* moment. Ending was WILD. Not what I expected when I picked up this author, but very pleasantly surprised.
keelser_33's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
ahunt94's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
aggie2010's review against another edition
4.0
The Diplomat's Wife follows the heartbreaking story of Martha, the best friend of the protagonist of the previous novel "The Kommadant's Girl. Martha falls in love with an American G.I., Paul, after being rescued from a concentration camp and they vow to meet in London to get married and start a life together. Paul dies in a plane crash on his way to meet Martha and Martha is left on her own pregnant trying to figure out what to do next with her life. She meets a British diplomat and begins working with him and marries him. The British government believes there is a mole leaking information of agents and look to Martha to reconnect to people of her past which will help them figure out who the mole is. The story is incredibly heartbreaking, moving, full of suspense, mystery, surprises. I found myself gasping, screaming and crying on several occasions. I highly recommend this book.
airxtciv's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
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
5.0
literarycoffeecat's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0