Kate Quinn (1) (1975–)
Auteur van Het Alice-netwerk
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Kate Quinn was born and raised in southern California. She attended Boston University, where she earned a Bachelor¿s and later a Master¿s degree in Classical Voice. She has always been a lifelong history buff. She put that love of history to work when she wrote four novels in the Empress of Rome toon meer Saga, and two books in the Italian Renaissance. She then moved on to the 20th century with "The Alice Network". (Bowker Author Biography) toon minder
Fotografie: http://www.katequinnauthor.com/bio.htm
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- Geboortedatum
- 1975-05-09
- Geslacht
- female
- Nationaliteit
- USA
- Geboorteplaats
- Southern California, USA
- Woonplaatsen
- San Diego, California, USA
Maryland, USA - Opleiding
- Boston University
- Beroepen
- writer
historical novelist - Agent
- Pamela Strickler
Kevan Lyon (Marshal Lyon Literary Agency) - Korte biografie
- Kate Quinn is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A native of southern California, she attended Boston University where she earned a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Classical Voice. She has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga, and two books in the Italian Renaissance, before turning to the 20th century with "The Alice Network" and "The Huntress." All have been translated into multiple languages. Kate and her husband now live in San Diego with two rescue dogs, and her interests include opera, action movies, cooking, and the Boston Red Sox.
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This inspiring and exciting story is based on a true person, Lyudmila Pavlichenko. While the author used artistic license to enhance this sniper's story, she explains which parts are based on true events, and which parts of the story came from her imagination. It was a very engaging read! The author was able to help me empathize with an unlikely type of character, whose nickname "Lady Death" explains where her fame came from. What made a bookish graduate student leave behind her family, studies, and "nerdy " dissertation, to fight alongside men as a sniper? The author makes us understand the motivation for this transformation.
4 out of 5 stars- the inciting plot event made the climax less than surprising.… (meer)
4 out of 5 stars- the inciting plot event made the climax less than surprising.… (meer)
Enjoyable read just not my favorite. Ms. Quinn is a very good storyteller. I wished I wouldn’t have read it so close to the time I read The Huntress; the similarities were too fresh in my mind. That being said, it didn’t hold my interest as much as The Huntress and I actually put it down for a day or two before picking it back up, perhaps a bit drawn out without enough umph; perhaps I was just in a shelter at home mood. I would recommend the book, all things considered.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. A very detailed story set in a time I thought I knew a lot about; but apparently didn’t (as the Night Witches were new to me). Some people say it was too long, but I would disagree, I wished it were longer (I was bummed it was over when it ended). The narrator was fantastic! I would highly recommend this book - you can get lost in it.
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THE WAR ROOM (2)
Eastern Europe (1)
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The Trojan War (1)
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There is a lot to unpack for a thorough review of this book. First, story. Based on real people (or composites) three women who want to serve their country are summoned to Bletchley Park. They begin the top secret work of code breaking.
Friendships and love affairs are begun in a strained atmosphere of secrecy and the urgency of war. Some interesting themes -the effects of war on the lives of those living day to day, and also the immense stress of this type of work. Also, should loyalty to country override loyalty to friends and family? How long should secrets be kept, and to what extent?
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