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The Hidden Front Line: An Abridged Version of Charlotte's War
Three wars, three men, and the one woman working to save them all.
Charlotte Fletcher is in the fight of her life to save her firstborn son from facing a truth she knows all too well—the dreadful impact of war. First, she watched her own brother suffer the destructive consequences of youthful bravado in WWII. Then, she waved goodbye to her husband, a decorated hero, who sailed into harm’s way a second time in the Korean conflict. Now, with her son headed to Vietnam, Charlotte is using all the arrows in her quiver to stop the conflict.
A condensed version of his previous novel featuring Charlotte as the title character, Graham’s The Hidden Front Line centralizes her narrative and highlights the importance of the women facing war who are too often taken for granted. The formidable connections Charlotte forges over the years—including visionaries such as JFK, two U.S. Secretaries of State, and even Ho Chi Minh—culminate in a surprising and captivating convergence of personalities, power, and politics.
Charlotte Fletcher is in the fight of her life to save her firstborn son from facing a truth she knows all too well—the dreadful impact of war. First, she watched her own brother suffer the destructive consequences of youthful bravado in WWII. Then, she waved goodbye to her husband, a decorated hero, who sailed into harm’s way a second time in the Korean conflict. Now, with her son headed to Vietnam, Charlotte is using all the arrows in her quiver to stop the conflict.
A condensed version of his previous novel featuring Charlotte as the title character, Graham’s The Hidden Front Line centralizes her narrative and highlights the importance of the women facing war who are too often taken for granted. The formidable connections Charlotte forges over the years—including visionaries such as JFK, two U.S. Secretaries of State, and even Ho Chi Minh—culminate in a surprising and captivating convergence of personalities, power, and politics.
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370 pages, Paperback
Published August 19, 2025
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October 18, 2025
Loved the first half, hated the 2nd. Much too much non-fiction thrown in regarding politics and the Vietnam war era. The author should have stayed focused on the stories of the main characters and sprinkled in some facts about what was going on at that time in history. I lost interest at about 60% in.
August 12, 2025
Many thanks to NetGalley and River Grove Books for a copy of this novel.
According to the publisher’s blurb, this is an abridged version of a novel previously released as Charlotte’s War (2022). Not having read the longer version, I obviously can’t compare and comment as to whether the abridgement is an improvement on the original. I was unable to source a copy of the original, which is described as ‘epic.’ Since this version also deals with the main character, Charlotte Fletcher Shipwright, as she endures the effects of three wars on three men she loves, shortening and centring Charlotte’s story does not make it any less epic. Also clear is the fact that her experiences are not purely the stuff of historical fiction. Charlotte represents many women of her generation who suffered multiple wars in turn, with all the emotional impact they entailed, simply for having been alive to witness generations of men marching off to the front. First it was her older brother in the Second World War; next, as a young military wife, she sees her husband swept up in the Korean War. As the story begins, Charlotte is intensifying her own lifelong anti-war battle to protest the Vietnam War, which fascinates her son Jack.
For all that her experiences with war are women’s historical lot, Charlotte is no ordinary woman, for her time or any time. Making her a scholar and activist puts her in contact with important historical figures in each of the three timelines, FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Nixon, LBJ, to name only a few. She is especially intimate with Henry Kissinger. There is a lot of weaving between historical periods, and a lot of detail in all of them, as Charlotte’s life progresses. She spends early childhood as the child of Presbyterian missionaries in China, escaping just before the Japanese occupation. The author even inserts some autobiographical references as his fictional characters interact with his own uncle, cousins and father.
Graham is a university scholar, an international affairs expert at the University of California (Irvine). His research is impeccable. But for a piece of historical fiction, even after its abridgement, there is still far too much textbook detail. One of the first examples where some sharp editing would make for better reading is the discussion of the four televised Kennedy-Nixon debates of 1960, which is replete with lengthy direct quotes from the transcript. Only the footnotes are missing. Such an approach is interesting and informative and reminds readers that this really happened. But this is a novel based on history, not a classroom text.
Graham’s discussion of important historical issues through Charlotte Fletcher Shipwright, her family and social circle, is well done. He considers a mighty list of pivotal issues: the increasing dominance of television on ideas and behavior; the rise of generational consciousness; the universities as hotbeds of radicalization; the politicization of Black Americans; the polarization of class, age, gender and race politics; how the Vietnam War brought Cold War anxieties to a fever pitch. Especially as we get closer to the current uses of history to reflect the ideas of those in power, he reminds us, in the words of author Herman Wouk, cited on the frontispiece, ‘The beginning of the end of War lies in its Remembrance.’ If the writing is a bit pedantic, the history is what really matters.
Note: I would give this 3.5 if half grades were permitted.
According to the publisher’s blurb, this is an abridged version of a novel previously released as Charlotte’s War (2022). Not having read the longer version, I obviously can’t compare and comment as to whether the abridgement is an improvement on the original. I was unable to source a copy of the original, which is described as ‘epic.’ Since this version also deals with the main character, Charlotte Fletcher Shipwright, as she endures the effects of three wars on three men she loves, shortening and centring Charlotte’s story does not make it any less epic. Also clear is the fact that her experiences are not purely the stuff of historical fiction. Charlotte represents many women of her generation who suffered multiple wars in turn, with all the emotional impact they entailed, simply for having been alive to witness generations of men marching off to the front. First it was her older brother in the Second World War; next, as a young military wife, she sees her husband swept up in the Korean War. As the story begins, Charlotte is intensifying her own lifelong anti-war battle to protest the Vietnam War, which fascinates her son Jack.
For all that her experiences with war are women’s historical lot, Charlotte is no ordinary woman, for her time or any time. Making her a scholar and activist puts her in contact with important historical figures in each of the three timelines, FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Nixon, LBJ, to name only a few. She is especially intimate with Henry Kissinger. There is a lot of weaving between historical periods, and a lot of detail in all of them, as Charlotte’s life progresses. She spends early childhood as the child of Presbyterian missionaries in China, escaping just before the Japanese occupation. The author even inserts some autobiographical references as his fictional characters interact with his own uncle, cousins and father.
Graham is a university scholar, an international affairs expert at the University of California (Irvine). His research is impeccable. But for a piece of historical fiction, even after its abridgement, there is still far too much textbook detail. One of the first examples where some sharp editing would make for better reading is the discussion of the four televised Kennedy-Nixon debates of 1960, which is replete with lengthy direct quotes from the transcript. Only the footnotes are missing. Such an approach is interesting and informative and reminds readers that this really happened. But this is a novel based on history, not a classroom text.
Graham’s discussion of important historical issues through Charlotte Fletcher Shipwright, her family and social circle, is well done. He considers a mighty list of pivotal issues: the increasing dominance of television on ideas and behavior; the rise of generational consciousness; the universities as hotbeds of radicalization; the politicization of Black Americans; the polarization of class, age, gender and race politics; how the Vietnam War brought Cold War anxieties to a fever pitch. Especially as we get closer to the current uses of history to reflect the ideas of those in power, he reminds us, in the words of author Herman Wouk, cited on the frontispiece, ‘The beginning of the end of War lies in its Remembrance.’ If the writing is a bit pedantic, the history is what really matters.
Note: I would give this 3.5 if half grades were permitted.
January 14, 2026
J. Lawrence Graham’s The Hidden Front Line is a powerful and abridged reframing of the Amazon bestseller Charlotte's War, sharpening the focus onto its most compelling and often overlooked figure: the woman orchestrating peace from the shadows of three American wars. This condensed narrative is a riveting historical tapestry that brilliantly centralizes the quiet, relentless, and diplomatically brilliant work of women whose contributions to history have been “too often taken for granted.”
Charlotte Fletcher emerges as a formidable and deeply human protagonist. Her fight is not on a battlefield, but within the corridors of power and the intimate space of a mother’s fear. Having witnessed war’s “destructive consequences” on her brother in WWII and faced the agonizing goodbye to her husband in Korea, her desperate campaign to steer her son away from Vietnam is fueled by a lifetime of traumatic wisdom. Graham masterfully portrays her not as a passive mourner, but as an active, shrewd strategist, using “all the arrows in her quiver.”
The novel’s strength lies in its audacious premise and execution. The “formidable connections” Charlotte cultivates, spanning from JFK and U.S. Secretaries of State to the revolutionary Ho Chi Minh, are presented with a persuasive plausibility that captivates the reader. This “surprising and captivating convergence of personalities, power, and politics” transforms the book from a family saga into a gripping geopolitical thriller seen through a uniquely personal lens.
The abridged format works exceptionally well here, concentrating the narrative on Charlotte’s relentless mission and the high-stakes diplomatic chess game she plays. The prose is direct and engaging, moving with a pace that reflects the urgency of her quest.
The Hidden Front Line is more than a historical novel; it is a necessary correction to the record. It illuminates the often-invisible labor of peacebuilding and the profound impact of “the women facing war.” Graham has crafted a suspenseful, intelligent, and emotionally resonant tribute to the unsung architects who fight on the most critical front of all: the one for our humanity. A captivating and important read.
Charlotte Fletcher emerges as a formidable and deeply human protagonist. Her fight is not on a battlefield, but within the corridors of power and the intimate space of a mother’s fear. Having witnessed war’s “destructive consequences” on her brother in WWII and faced the agonizing goodbye to her husband in Korea, her desperate campaign to steer her son away from Vietnam is fueled by a lifetime of traumatic wisdom. Graham masterfully portrays her not as a passive mourner, but as an active, shrewd strategist, using “all the arrows in her quiver.”
The novel’s strength lies in its audacious premise and execution. The “formidable connections” Charlotte cultivates, spanning from JFK and U.S. Secretaries of State to the revolutionary Ho Chi Minh, are presented with a persuasive plausibility that captivates the reader. This “surprising and captivating convergence of personalities, power, and politics” transforms the book from a family saga into a gripping geopolitical thriller seen through a uniquely personal lens.
The abridged format works exceptionally well here, concentrating the narrative on Charlotte’s relentless mission and the high-stakes diplomatic chess game she plays. The prose is direct and engaging, moving with a pace that reflects the urgency of her quest.
The Hidden Front Line is more than a historical novel; it is a necessary correction to the record. It illuminates the often-invisible labor of peacebuilding and the profound impact of “the women facing war.” Graham has crafted a suspenseful, intelligent, and emotionally resonant tribute to the unsung architects who fight on the most critical front of all: the one for our humanity. A captivating and important read.
January 6, 2026
The Hidden Front Line is a quietly powerful work of historical fiction that reframes war through the eyes of those who endure it longest not on the battlefield, but at home. By centering the story on Charlotte Fletcher, J. Lawrence Graham brings overdue attention to the women whose lives are shaped, fractured, and sustained across generations of conflict.
Spanning World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam, the novel traces three wars through three men but anchors them firmly in Charlotte’s experience. As a sister, wife, and mother, she witnesses firsthand how youthful bravado, patriotic duty, and political decisions ripple outward into permanent personal cost. Graham is particularly effective in showing how war is never a single event; it is a recurrence, a cycle that reopens old wounds even as it creates new ones.
Charlotte is not portrayed as passive or sentimental. Instead, she is determined, strategic, and deeply aware of history’s patterns. Her efforts to prevent her son from being consumed by Vietnam are shaped by hard earned knowledge and moral clarity. The novel’s most compelling tension lies in this struggle between individual agency and institutional momentum between a mother’s resolve and the machinery of war.
One of the book’s distinguishing features is its integration of real historical figures, including John F. Kennedy, U.S. Secretaries of State, and Ho Chi Minh. These encounters elevate the narrative beyond private grief, situating Charlotte’s story within the broader web of global politics. The result is a convergence of personal stakes and historical consequence that feels both intimate and expansive.
As an abridged version of a longer work, The Hidden Front Line is focused and purposeful, sharpening its emotional core by centering Charlotte’s perspective. At 370 pages, it offers readers a sustained, human-scale meditation on sacrifice, memory, and the unseen labor of women who hold families and conscience together during wartime. This is historical fiction that insists war’s true front line is often invisible, and too often ignored.
Spanning World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam, the novel traces three wars through three men but anchors them firmly in Charlotte’s experience. As a sister, wife, and mother, she witnesses firsthand how youthful bravado, patriotic duty, and political decisions ripple outward into permanent personal cost. Graham is particularly effective in showing how war is never a single event; it is a recurrence, a cycle that reopens old wounds even as it creates new ones.
Charlotte is not portrayed as passive or sentimental. Instead, she is determined, strategic, and deeply aware of history’s patterns. Her efforts to prevent her son from being consumed by Vietnam are shaped by hard earned knowledge and moral clarity. The novel’s most compelling tension lies in this struggle between individual agency and institutional momentum between a mother’s resolve and the machinery of war.
One of the book’s distinguishing features is its integration of real historical figures, including John F. Kennedy, U.S. Secretaries of State, and Ho Chi Minh. These encounters elevate the narrative beyond private grief, situating Charlotte’s story within the broader web of global politics. The result is a convergence of personal stakes and historical consequence that feels both intimate and expansive.
As an abridged version of a longer work, The Hidden Front Line is focused and purposeful, sharpening its emotional core by centering Charlotte’s perspective. At 370 pages, it offers readers a sustained, human-scale meditation on sacrifice, memory, and the unseen labor of women who hold families and conscience together during wartime. This is historical fiction that insists war’s true front line is often invisible, and too often ignored.
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January 7, 2026The Hidden Front Line is a compelling and deeply human look at the people whose work often goes unseen, yet whose impact reverberates through every crisis. This audiobook blends investigative storytelling with intimate personal accounts, creating a narrative that feels both urgent and empathetic.
The author does an excellent job balancing big‑picture context with individual stories, giving listeners a sense of scale without losing the emotional core. The pacing is steady and engaging, and the structure makes it easy to follow even as the book moves between different voices and experiences.
The narrator elevates the material with a grounded, steady delivery that matches the seriousness of the subject matter. Their tone is warm without being sentimental, and they handle emotional passages with restraint, letting the stories speak for themselves. Distinct voices and subtle shifts in cadence help differentiate perspectives without ever feeling performative.
This is the kind of audiobook that lingers. It’s informative without being overwhelming, emotional without being manipulative, and ultimately a powerful tribute to the people working behind the scenes in moments of crisis. Listeners who appreciate narrative nonfiction, frontline reporting, or human‑centered storytelling will find a lot to value here.
I’m grateful to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
The author does an excellent job balancing big‑picture context with individual stories, giving listeners a sense of scale without losing the emotional core. The pacing is steady and engaging, and the structure makes it easy to follow even as the book moves between different voices and experiences.
The narrator elevates the material with a grounded, steady delivery that matches the seriousness of the subject matter. Their tone is warm without being sentimental, and they handle emotional passages with restraint, letting the stories speak for themselves. Distinct voices and subtle shifts in cadence help differentiate perspectives without ever feeling performative.
This is the kind of audiobook that lingers. It’s informative without being overwhelming, emotional without being manipulative, and ultimately a powerful tribute to the people working behind the scenes in moments of crisis. Listeners who appreciate narrative nonfiction, frontline reporting, or human‑centered storytelling will find a lot to value here.
I’m grateful to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
December 31, 2025
I got this book through a Goodreads giveaway and read it on Kindle. It is a tough one to review, because I looked at the novel in two ways: history and fiction. Since I like learning about history, I appreciated the historical background summarized throughout the story and learned quite a bit of new material. At the same time, though, I wish the history lessons had been either shortened or more directly woven into the story, rather than history summary-how it affected the characters and plot-more history summary-how it affected the characters and plot, then more lengthy history summary, etc. At times I felt like fast forwarding through the history to see what happened next in the fictitious story. As for the fiction aspect, it was interesting to follow Charlotte's story from World War II through the Vietnam War and how three wars (WWII, Korea, Vietnam) shaped the characters' lives. Charlotte's son's story brought insight about how popular culture both influenced and reflected the thinking and interests of children, teens, and young adults in the 1950s and '60s, such as action in western and war movies and programs, then later, popular war protest songs, for example. I found the author's afterward about his own experiences in the Soviet Union in its last days, the impact of the Cold War, and the retrospective power of it on real-life wars during that time interesting as well.
January 9, 2026
The Hidden Front Line is a powerful and deeply human work of historical fiction that reframes war through the eyes of those who fight it without ever holding a weapon. By centering Charlotte Fletcher’s story, J. Lawrence Graham delivers a moving tribute to the quiet endurance, moral courage, and strategic resolve of women whose lives are shaped, and often shattered, by global conflict.
Charlotte’s journey across three wars is rendered with emotional clarity and restraint. Her determination to protect her son from the machinery of war feels both intensely personal and historically resonant, reflecting the generational toll of conflict on families. The novel excels in showing how grief, love, and conviction evolve over time, especially as Charlotte’s experiences deepen her understanding of power, diplomacy, and sacrifice.
The political intersections, linking Charlotte to figures such as JFK and Ho Chi Minh, are handled with intrigue and purpose, reinforcing the idea that personal lives and world events are never truly separate. This abridged version sharpens the narrative focus, making Charlotte’s voice unmistakably central and profoundly impactful. The Hidden Front Line is a thoughtful, timely reminder that war’s most consequential battles are often fought far from the front lines.
Charlotte’s journey across three wars is rendered with emotional clarity and restraint. Her determination to protect her son from the machinery of war feels both intensely personal and historically resonant, reflecting the generational toll of conflict on families. The novel excels in showing how grief, love, and conviction evolve over time, especially as Charlotte’s experiences deepen her understanding of power, diplomacy, and sacrifice.
The political intersections, linking Charlotte to figures such as JFK and Ho Chi Minh, are handled with intrigue and purpose, reinforcing the idea that personal lives and world events are never truly separate. This abridged version sharpens the narrative focus, making Charlotte’s voice unmistakably central and profoundly impactful. The Hidden Front Line is a thoughtful, timely reminder that war’s most consequential battles are often fought far from the front lines.
January 5, 2026
The Hidden Front Line was an engaging and immersive audiobook experience, especially as a historical and war-focused listen. The narration is a true highlight—smooth, expressive, and easy to sink into—making the story feel vivid and personal. The narrator does a wonderful job bringing both the emotional weight and the quieter, intimate moments to life, and I often felt fully absorbed in the world and the characters.
The story follows Charlotte across multiple wars—World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War—and the audiobook format helped keep the timeline and emotional threads clear. Charlotte is a standout character: strong, ambitious, and deeply human. I loved how her roles as a woman, educator, mother, partner, and sister were portrayed, especially in a time when women’s contributions were often minimized. Hearing her journey unfold in audio made her resilience and growth feel even more powerful.
Overall, this was a very enjoyable audiobook and a great listening experience, particularly for those interested in historical fiction. The narration elevates the story and makes it an easy recommendation.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ALC in exchange for an honest review.
The story follows Charlotte across multiple wars—World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War—and the audiobook format helped keep the timeline and emotional threads clear. Charlotte is a standout character: strong, ambitious, and deeply human. I loved how her roles as a woman, educator, mother, partner, and sister were portrayed, especially in a time when women’s contributions were often minimized. Hearing her journey unfold in audio made her resilience and growth feel even more powerful.
Overall, this was a very enjoyable audiobook and a great listening experience, particularly for those interested in historical fiction. The narration elevates the story and makes it an easy recommendation.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ALC in exchange for an honest review.
January 1, 2026
The Hidden Front Line contains a powerful story, and by the end, everything does come together. However, the journey felt longer than it needed to be. Even in the abridged version, the many side stories and multiple wars resulted in an overwhelming number of people to follow. I would have preferred a deeper dive into a single war, with space for additional books to explore how other conflicts shaped this family.
Charlotte is a standout woman. She is an ambitious, compelling woman who did far more than simply endure life during wartime. She was easy to root for as an educator, a mother, a partner, and a sister. This story did a great job highlighting how women were unfairly discounted in those times.
While I appreciate historical context, this book occasionally leaned too heavily into it, and I found myself tuning out. With tighter integration, those details could have strengthened the narrative rather than slowed it.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing a copy of this book.
Charlotte is a standout woman. She is an ambitious, compelling woman who did far more than simply endure life during wartime. She was easy to root for as an educator, a mother, a partner, and a sister. This story did a great job highlighting how women were unfairly discounted in those times.
While I appreciate historical context, this book occasionally leaned too heavily into it, and I found myself tuning out. With tighter integration, those details could have strengthened the narrative rather than slowed it.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing a copy of this book.
December 28, 2025
Where to start? First, this really is an abridged version of Charlotte's War, published in 2023. The original is about 100 pages longer. I'm grateful for reading the shortened version (still nearly 400 pages), which I strongly considered not finishing several times.
I found the "addendum" and "author's note" to be more interesting than the novel, if you can call it that. It felt like more of a history lessen, with people thrown in, than a novel of life experienced with history thrown in. Even though the book spans decades, the characters never felt real. Maybe those original extra 100 pages were all of the character development, but somehow I bet it was more political and military hyperbole. It also had a bit of a Forest Gump feel to it, without the wink to its unlikeliness.
Cannot recommend.
I found the "addendum" and "author's note" to be more interesting than the novel, if you can call it that. It felt like more of a history lessen, with people thrown in, than a novel of life experienced with history thrown in. Even though the book spans decades, the characters never felt real. Maybe those original extra 100 pages were all of the character development, but somehow I bet it was more political and military hyperbole. It also had a bit of a Forest Gump feel to it, without the wink to its unlikeliness.
Cannot recommend.
December 11, 2025
This book was absolutely terrible and one of the worst books I've ever read. The synopsis of the book on its own back cover is an absolute lie. It's not about Charlotte and women facing war. It's mostly a text book about war. It's dry like a textbook and it reads just like one. Literally entire chapters explained the wars and didn't include the characters of the book at all. If I wanted a text book on American wars I would have bought one. The dialogue was just as bad. The author also blesses us with his opinions on the wars and politicians regularly. Just what I want in what was supposed to be a book highlighting what the women faced back home during the wars. If I could give this book a zero I would.
December 22, 2025
I thought the idea of showcasing three different stories from a central persons life was very interesting. The idea that a single woman would be affected by three different wars by way of a male loved one going off to fight in their respective wars is heartbreaking to see. That said I did find the mfc hypocritical toward the end. I really enjoyed the story of her parents when they were living and working overseas and the fact that she was able to continue a life long friendship via letters is a great testament to their deep bond in friendship.
January 16, 2026
I won this book in a giveaway so I tried to give it a chance. I made it through the book but just barely! The one positive thing I'll say about this book is that it is extremely well researched! But, this did leave it leaning highly toward feeling like a non fiction book! It just seemed like the lives of a few people in facts and lacked much of a story.
September 21, 2025
The author created a very strong protagonist to tell the story of how 3 wars affected her family and the men involved with each war. With her intriguing background and interest, Charlotte brought the conflict to life.
October 5, 2025
A novel that I find very fascinating and interesting. It was really a good historical fiction read. Emotional and full of historical elements.
Thank you NetGalley and to the publisher Greenleaf Book Group for the ARC.
Thank you NetGalley and to the publisher Greenleaf Book Group for the ARC.
October 14, 2025
Thank you to the publisher and Goodreads for sending me this book. From the description, I thought I would enjoy the book. Unfortunately, it just did not hold my interest. After reading 32%, I gave up.
November 7, 2025
The research and history in this book is phenomenal but I had great difficulty getting into the story, yet it was well written. Perhaps, I found the abridged version too dense. I did appreciate how the books tried to show how the people waiting at home were effected by the events.
December 1, 2025
This takes place in the time frame of WW11. Even tho it’s about war it’s an interesting story about a Woman protecting her first born Son and her loss of Family members to this terrible time in her life. War is not pretty. I found this book very interesting. I would recommend it!
October 12, 2025
A very interesting historical read. Much history shared in this great novel and very informative with each chapter. Thank you Goodreads and River Grove Books for this ARC BOOK.
October 23, 2025
Great plot, but very clunky writing I can only put down to abridgement.
December 2, 2025
Compelling and riveting from cover to cover.
December 5, 2025
I enjoyed reading this book and the history behind it.
December 28, 2025
Unfortunately I dnf’ed this book. It read to much like a non fiction history/war book. I do believe some people will love it but it was a no for me.
December 30, 2025
If you enjoy historical fiction this is the book for you. I found it very interesting and emotional.
January 5, 2026
This book read more like a history textbook than a historical fiction book. There were so many historical events covered in detail in the book that the fiction story became lost many times.
January 17, 2026
The Hidden Frontline was an interesting read for me.
At times it felt like I was reading straight history, which slowed things down a bit. It added a lot of depth and realism, though it could have been paired with the overall storyline better.
The characters were great and easy to get invested in, and the narration flowed nicely.
Overall, a good read.
Thankyou to Netgalley and Publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
At times it felt like I was reading straight history, which slowed things down a bit. It added a lot of depth and realism, though it could have been paired with the overall storyline better.
The characters were great and easy to get invested in, and the narration flowed nicely.
Overall, a good read.
Thankyou to Netgalley and Publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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