"I love Kate Quinn and her dedication to writing about lesser-known women in history who made huge impacts and saved lives. She was incredibly moving, I had to wipe my tears away listening to this waiting for my daughter to finish dance post shared by Stacy D photo posted by on The audiobook is narrated by Saskia Maarleveld, who brings a fiery Mila to life. The book is a testament to the loss and destruction the individuals of this region have and unfortunately continue to endure. However, that did not play into my review at all. I looked forward to finding out how much was inspired by true events and what was fictionalized for the book and the author's note did not disappoint.ĭid I have a harder time than usual getting through this given the current events unfolding in Ukraine? Absolutely. I loved how Kate Quinn showcases how Mila navigates love, loss and leadership. Both were incredibly engaging, and I enjoyed the snippets from Mila's official and unofficial memoirs, which were unique ways to start chapters. Told in two timelines, starting with Mila Pavlichenko's story from student in the library to sharpshooter on the battlefield, as well as Mila's press tour in Washington DC. "The Diamond Eye is beautiful, suspenseful, heartbreaking and inspiring. A post shared by Nikki Marie photo posted by on
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