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dmantonya's review against another edition
4.0
The reason I gave this book 4 instead of 5 stars is because of the slow beginning. This story takes place mainly in Madrid, Spain. It is the story of Sira who works as a dressmaker with her mother and another lady. She is engaged but falls in love and they leave Madrid and go to Tangiers. This is where the story begins to be interesting. As you read the story Spain has had an internal war and World War II is beginning.
angie92's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
carolinacndd's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
luciasybil's review against another edition
4.0
Cuando entré en este libro yo ya había visto la serie, la cual me encantó, sabía lo que esperar, pero como siempre la lectura te sorprende, y cuando entré ya no pude parar.
Los personajes son todos maravillosos y reales, a veces Sira te cae genial o través no la soportas, pero como nos pasa con muchas personas, sus errores son los mismo que todos podríamos cometer y eso es lo maravilloso de esta novela. Una historia que cuenta la huida de Sira a Marruecos por un amor, y que acaba huyendo sin querer de una guerra civil, la historia que ya sabemos, pero contada desde los que se fueron. Este libro lo tiene todo para disfrutar: amor, acción, intriga, dolor, rabia, etc.
La verdad me sorprendí a mí misma por haberlo disfrutado tanto, sin duda volveré a leer a la autora.
Los personajes son todos maravillosos y reales, a veces Sira te cae genial o través no la soportas, pero como nos pasa con muchas personas, sus errores son los mismo que todos podríamos cometer y eso es lo maravilloso de esta novela. Una historia que cuenta la huida de Sira a Marruecos por un amor, y que acaba huyendo sin querer de una guerra civil, la historia que ya sabemos, pero contada desde los que se fueron. Este libro lo tiene todo para disfrutar: amor, acción, intriga, dolor, rabia, etc.
La verdad me sorprendí a mí misma por haberlo disfrutado tanto, sin duda volveré a leer a la autora.
liliov's review against another edition
5.0
el final me mantuvo al filo de la navaja... no hay nada más que decir más que MARAVILLOSO. Sira Quiroga es por demás un mujeron y su grande y maravillosa madre otro aún más enorme. Por las mujeres fregonas este libro vale toda la pena
tracyreaderwriterswimmer's review against another edition
5.0
Transported me to different places, felt like i was watching an old fashioned film and really enjoyed it.
mtolivier's review against another edition
4.0
Fun novel with mystery, intrigue, and romance. I loved the way Sira was able to reinvent herself and triumph over difficult situations, and work against the Nazi regime, to boot!
Though it is over 600 pages, it is a page turner and didn't drag like some longer books can. I saw it compared to Shadow of the Wind and I can see that, it is richly atmospheric and has some sinister aspects to the plot.
If I have any complaint, it would be that the ending was a bit pat and rushed for my liking, especially compared to the length of the book. Still, it is a minor complaint and I really enjoyed this one.
Though it is over 600 pages, it is a page turner and didn't drag like some longer books can. I saw it compared to Shadow of the Wind and I can see that, it is richly atmospheric and has some sinister aspects to the plot.
If I have any complaint, it would be that the ending was a bit pat and rushed for my liking, especially compared to the length of the book. Still, it is a minor complaint and I really enjoyed this one.
aubrijoanne's review against another edition
5.0
FINALLY finished this sucker. Of course then I find out it’s part of a series… love this book and the storyline so much!
It’s fascinating historical fiction covering the period before the Spanish Civil War through the beginning of Franco’s regime. With Spanish Morocco, post-war Madrid, and international Lisbon as it’s settings, this book is so entertaining and suspenseful. Like any good spy novel, there’s some romance as well.
Would’ve read it soo quickly in English, but decided to challenge myself in Spanish. Worth the effort!
It’s fascinating historical fiction covering the period before the Spanish Civil War through the beginning of Franco’s regime. With Spanish Morocco, post-war Madrid, and international Lisbon as it’s settings, this book is so entertaining and suspenseful. Like any good spy novel, there’s some romance as well.
Would’ve read it soo quickly in English, but decided to challenge myself in Spanish. Worth the effort!
mpmarula's review against another edition
5.0
Uno llega a identificarse tanto con el personaje que parece leyendo una confidencia de la mista María Dueñas. Un relato conmovedor sin pretender serlo, auténtico y muy interesante.