Code Name Helene
I’m going to quit on this audiobook, but it’s hard to explain why. It’s extremely well written, witty and funny and pretty exciting, too. The main character is a British agent operating in occupied France during WW2, although she’s also a journalist who covered some events during the Nazi’s rise to power. All very interesting stuff, and right up my alley.
The reason I’m quitting is purely personal and should not reflect poorly on the author or her accomplishment. In fact, from what I’ve ready, I’d recommend this book highly. And will.
My personal issue is that it’s a great story, but that’s all it is to me, a story. I’m not connecting with any of the characters—they’re cool and all, but seem so flat. The “love (lust) at first site” chapters were so boring that I skipped them. They’re all fun, cool, sexy and courageous people, but that’s not enough. Even though it’s 100% based on reality, it isn’t real to me. Sorry to be that way.
Great book; not my cuppa. But still great.
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