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320 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781492666875
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Publication date: 08 January 2019
The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict is a captivating read for anyone fascinated by the intersection of history, women's empowerment, and the power of the human spirit, as it tells the inspiring true story of Hedy Lamarr's remarkable life, from her escape from the Nazis to her groundbreaking contributions to science and Hollywood.
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Her beauty almost certainly saved her from the rising Nazi party and led to marriage with an Austrian arms dealer. Underestimated in everything else, she overheard the Third Reich's plans while at her husband's side and understood more than anyone...
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informative: 68%
inspiring: 54%
emotional: 45%
reflective: 29%
sad: 25%
adventurous: 22%
tense: 22%
hopeful: 19%
dark: 18%
challenging: 12%
mysterious: 3%
lighthearted: 1%
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Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
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Graphic
Domestic abuse, War, AntisemitismModerate
Rape, Physical abuse, SexismMinor
Genocide, Sexual assault, Sexual violence320 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781492666875
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Publication date: 08 January 2019
The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict is a captivating read for anyone fascinated by the intersection of history, women's empowerment, and the power of the human spirit, as it tells the inspiring true story of Hedy Lamarr's remarkable life, from her escape from the Nazis to her groundbreaking contributions to science and Hollywood.
Description
Her beauty almost certainly saved her from the rising Nazi party and led to marriage with an Austrian arms dealer. Underestimated in everything else, she overheard the Third Reich's plans while at her husband's side and understood more than anyone...
Community Reviews
Moods
informative: 68%
inspiring: 54%
emotional: 45%
reflective: 29%
sad: 25%
adventurous: 22%
tense: 22%
hopeful: 19%
dark: 18%
challenging: 12%
mysterious: 3%
lighthearted: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, War, AntisemitismModerate
Rape, Physical abuse, SexismMinor
Genocide, Sexual assault, Sexual violence