Laura’s review of A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II > Likes and Comments
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Thanks this is on my want to read list, just maybe that much less urgent.
Phrodrick wrote: "Thanks this is on my want to read list, just maybe that much less urgent."
Yes, it's worth knowing about, and very interesting—just not an urgent read by any means!
I was looking forward to reading ‘A Woman of No Importance,’ but the writing is tedious. The author uses too much passive voice, and the writing is sometimes convoluted. I am on page 68, and wondering if I can slog through the remaining 250 pages, even though I am very interested in learning about Virginia Hall.
Judy wrote: "I was looking forward to reading ‘A Woman of No Importance,’ but the writing is tedious. The author uses too much passive voice, and the writing is sometimes convoluted. I am on page 68, and wonder..."
After slogging through it myself, I'd *almost* say — just read the Wikipedia entry on her! Not sure the book was worth it, especially when there are so many good books out there with excellent writing.
Honest review. This is on my list also....
Chris wrote: "Honest review. This is on my list also...."
You'd probably know within the first 50 pages if you could make it through the next 300+. I probably should have stopped, but kept hoping it'd get better. A quick Google/Wikipedia search would save a lot of time.
I totally agree that this is a slot. The content is riveting, but the writers style is laborious. I stuck with it, but really found it hard to stay focused on the details.
I wanted to love this book, but it was an interesting read nothing more.
I totally agree. On paper I should love this book - a strong , female heroine who has phenomenal strength of character, bravery and determination- BUT.. I am finding the writing style so tedious and confusing I am either falling asleep or realizing I have read pages and actually taken in nothing ! I hate to abandon a book but this just feels like work to me ..
Disappointing that, like you said , a story with this amazing woman could somehow have been transformed into something so mundane
Had planned to read as a Macintyre alternative. Will place it firmly on the back burner now.
Diana wrote: "I totally agree that this is a slot. The content is riveting, but the writers style is laborious. I stuck with it, but really found it hard to stay focused on the details.
I wanted to love this boo..."
Totally agree about the slot/slog lol! An interesting telling that could have been a riveting read.
Cathy wrote: "I totally agree. On paper I should love this book - a strong , female heroine who has phenomenal strength of character, bravery and determination- BUT.. I am finding the writing style so tedious an..."
I know, I love strong female heroines and true spy tales—there was so much potential! Did you end up finishing?
Paul wrote: "Had planned to read as a Macintyre alternative. Will place it firmly on the back burner now."
I'm a HUGE Macintyre fan and plan on reading all his books eventually. Definitely a good call putting this one on the back burner.
agree 100%. I was really looking forward to reading this, the story sounded amazing, but it read like a dry history textbook.
But that is what war is like: a "dry, repetitive slog . . . " Wars are not splashy Sunday afternoons on a sunlight California beach with maidens romping in the waves!
Glad it’s not just me. I’ve read plenty of non fiction from WW2 and this is by far the most boring, even though she sounds like an incredible human
I’m really struggling to read this! I’m relieved to find that it’s big just me. The content is incredible but I’m bored by the writing style!
I totally agree! I wanted to dnf numerous times because it read like a detailed textbook.
Each of us has such different standards. I found the author's narration and pacing to be masterful. It was one of the most suspenseful stories I ever read.
The author was meticulous and took pains to provide all the details. I can see how this book wouldn't compare with something written to be fictional or sensationalistic.
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Phrodrick wrote: "Thanks this is on my want to read list, just maybe that much less urgent."Yes, it's worth knowing about, and very interesting—just not an urgent read by any means!
I was looking forward to reading ‘A Woman of No Importance,’ but the writing is tedious. The author uses too much passive voice, and the writing is sometimes convoluted. I am on page 68, and wondering if I can slog through the remaining 250 pages, even though I am very interested in learning about Virginia Hall.
Judy wrote: "I was looking forward to reading ‘A Woman of No Importance,’ but the writing is tedious. The author uses too much passive voice, and the writing is sometimes convoluted. I am on page 68, and wonder..."After slogging through it myself, I'd *almost* say — just read the Wikipedia entry on her! Not sure the book was worth it, especially when there are so many good books out there with excellent writing.
Honest review. This is on my list also....
Chris wrote: "Honest review. This is on my list also...."You'd probably know within the first 50 pages if you could make it through the next 300+. I probably should have stopped, but kept hoping it'd get better. A quick Google/Wikipedia search would save a lot of time.
I totally agree that this is a slot. The content is riveting, but the writers style is laborious. I stuck with it, but really found it hard to stay focused on the details.I wanted to love this book, but it was an interesting read nothing more.
I totally agree. On paper I should love this book - a strong , female heroine who has phenomenal strength of character, bravery and determination- BUT.. I am finding the writing style so tedious and confusing I am either falling asleep or realizing I have read pages and actually taken in nothing ! I hate to abandon a book but this just feels like work to me .. Disappointing that, like you said , a story with this amazing woman could somehow have been transformed into something so mundane
Had planned to read as a Macintyre alternative. Will place it firmly on the back burner now.
Diana wrote: "I totally agree that this is a slot. The content is riveting, but the writers style is laborious. I stuck with it, but really found it hard to stay focused on the details.I wanted to love this boo..."
Totally agree about the slot/slog lol! An interesting telling that could have been a riveting read.
Cathy wrote: "I totally agree. On paper I should love this book - a strong , female heroine who has phenomenal strength of character, bravery and determination- BUT.. I am finding the writing style so tedious an..."I know, I love strong female heroines and true spy tales—there was so much potential! Did you end up finishing?
Paul wrote: "Had planned to read as a Macintyre alternative. Will place it firmly on the back burner now."I'm a HUGE Macintyre fan and plan on reading all his books eventually. Definitely a good call putting this one on the back burner.
agree 100%. I was really looking forward to reading this, the story sounded amazing, but it read like a dry history textbook.
But that is what war is like: a "dry, repetitive slog . . . " Wars are not splashy Sunday afternoons on a sunlight California beach with maidens romping in the waves!
Glad it’s not just me. I’ve read plenty of non fiction from WW2 and this is by far the most boring, even though she sounds like an incredible human
I’m really struggling to read this! I’m relieved to find that it’s big just me. The content is incredible but I’m bored by the writing style!
I totally agree! I wanted to dnf numerous times because it read like a detailed textbook.
Each of us has such different standards. I found the author's narration and pacing to be masterful. It was one of the most suspenseful stories I ever read.The author was meticulous and took pains to provide all the details. I can see how this book wouldn't compare with something written to be fictional or sensationalistic.
