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Angie67

A great piece of history

Recensito in Italia il 15 maggio 2022

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I preordered this book as soon as I could and I was not disappointed.

Kate Quinn happens to be my favourite historical fiction writer and I couldn't wait to get my hands on her latest work.

This was another incredibly well researched story and one that was very interesting to read as the main character is based on a real Ukrainian female sniper! How cool is that?

The story of Mila Pavlichenko, a young single mother studying to be a historian, is really fascinating. A certified markswoman, she doesn't hesitate for a second to join the Russian army when Hitler invades her country. Although she regrets being separated from her son, she thrives as a sniper and becomes a national heroine after killing more than 300 Germans.

Much of the story takes place on the battlefield and we follow her in the most desperate situations, where she always shows courage and perseverance that earns her the respect and admiration of her men!

Quinn masterfully weaves in a couple of love stories and an assassination plot which was very intriguing to read, as well as a welcome reprieve from the front line war aspects.

I loved reading about Mila’s propaganda tour of the United States and the unusual friendship she forms with the First Lady!

This was not Quinn's usual book about World War II, as most of the story comes from Pavlichenko's memoirs. And I think that may have contributed to making it almost too detailed, especially the long chapters explaining the battles. With the current situation in Ukraine, some parts were hard to read!

This may not be my favourite Quinn book, but it is still an excellent read that any historical fiction lover should grab!

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Annarella

Highly recommended

Recensito in Italia il 24 aprile 2022

Kate Quinn writes excellent historical fiction and the Diamond Eye is another gripping, well researched, and compelling story by this author.
I didn't know anything about Lyudmila Pavlichenko and I was glad to get to know this extraordinary woman who faces the issue of everyday life but who's also a sniper with more than 300 killings under her belt.
The story is set during WWII and it's well researched as usual. Lyudmila Pavlichenko was Ukrainian and this may sound weird due to the ongoing war.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

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The story of a Russian female sniper in World War Two

Recensito nel Regno Unito il 30 maggio 2022

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This novel is based on the 2018 autobiography, "Lady Death: The Memoirs of Stalin's Sniper", of the remarkable central character, the Ukrainian Lyudmila (Mila) Pavlichenko. That story is fascinating enough; but, as the author admits in a note at the end of her book, she has taken quite a few liberties with it, as well as having added substantial parts of pure invention. I am sorry to say that some of her additions are the weakest part of the book, and occasionally quite ludicrous. But it is, on the whole, a compelling read.

Mila, who is the narrator for most of the book, was an extremely successful sniper in the Soviet Army, and had killed at least 309 of the enemy during the Second World War, though she had been hospitalized three times with injuries from German shell fire. In August 1942 the Soviet government sent her to the United States to play a part in the propaganda war: she was to tell her story and to press for more American help to Russia (like opening the Second Front). She was a great success in America and became a close friend of the First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt.

Mila had, at the age of 15, married a surgeon, Alexei Pavlichenko. In the novel they had separated by 1937, and were in the process of being divorced, but Alexei had twice failed to turn up to the meetings that would finalize the divorce. In the book, they never would be formally divorced: Alexei tried to win her back and would not be rebuffed by her. He kept on turning up in her life. In the end, in 1942, he tried to kill her, but she got in first. None of this happened; for, in fact, Alexei had divorced Mila soon after her marriage, and the author’s note says that Mila’s autobiography records her last meeting with him as having been in 1938.

So she was free to marry again, and in fact she did marry her commander, Lieutenant Lyonya Kitsenko, shortly before he was killed. In the novel, however, she was unable to do so because she was still married to Alexei.

In the book she eventually married Kostia, a fellow sniper who always covered her back. He was a fluent English-speaker and accompanied her to the United States as her interpreter. But Kostia has been created by the author.

The author’s most dramatic invention is an unnamed marksman, who had been paid by a handler (also unnamed) to assassinate President Roosevelt. (No such plot existed.) He posed as a journalist and as such had access to conferences arranged by the White House. He did not believe that Mila was a sniper, but, because she had become famous as such, he planned to arrange things in such a way that, although he would kill the President, Mira would be seen as the assassin. He constantly followed her, and sent her several anonymous notes threatening her with death.

All the characters in the book – real and invented – are convincingly described – Mila’s, especially, is rounded, complex and interesting; and the novel is a real thriller. Most readers will not be interested in, or bothered by, the differences between fact and fiction.

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The fascinating life of a Ukrainian woman sniper

Recensito nel Regno Unito il 10 aprile 2022

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‘The Diamond Eye’ by Kate Quinn is another well researched work of historical fiction based on a true story.

I had been impressed last year by Quinn’s WWII novel, ‘The Rose Code’ and how well she had blended real life events and historical figures into the narrative.

In ‘The Diamond Eye’ she focuses her story around the life of Mila Pavlichenko, an aspiring historian who in 1937 was living in Kyiv (Kiev), Soviet Union. Her life revolves around her academic work and her young son until Hitler’s invasion of Russia changes everything.

Mila had already acquired an Advanced Marksman Certificate before the invasion. She quickly signs up and is assigned to an elite sniper unit. There her gifts are honed to perfection. She gains a reputation and acquires the name Lady Death.

In 1942 Mila is selected to be part of a Soviet delegation to the USA. Their mission is to convince President Roosevelt to commit resources to the war in Europe and specifically to the Soviet Union. Mila is perceived as an oddity though finds an unexpected ally in First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Yet she is unaware that she is being closely observed by a man only identified to us as the Marksman. He appears to have nefarious plans.

Quinn moves between Mila’s harrowing experiences on the Eastern Front and her being feted around the United States. On occasion there are Notes by the First Lady as well as brief extracts from Mila’s official and unofficial memoirs.

I found Mila an accessible protagonist and especially appreciated her frustration at the way she was treated in the States: “I wish they’d stop calling me the girl sniper,” the marksman heard her mutter in Russian … “Only in America can you be a soldier and twenty-six, and still be a girl.”

Quinn’s Author’s Note provides details of how she first encountered Mila Pavlichenko when researching an earlier novel and felt that her extraordinary life story warranted its own novel. Quinn includes a bibliography, internet resources, and even film references. There is also a section of historical photographs.

Overall, I found this an excellent work of historical fiction with elements of a political thriller woven into the story. It’s climax certainly proved nail-biting.

Highly recommended.

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Sunflower21

A girl sniper

Recensito nel Regno Unito il 16 aprile 2022

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An other page turner from the author. A great historic fiction book on WWII Soviet sniper Lyudmila Pavlichenko. Well written with amazing historic details and interesting characters. It is about friendship, love and courage and the horrors of war. Sometimes it is s bit long, especially when it comes to Mila's confronting her husband. The book probably could have held the attention of more readers if it would have been a bit shorter.

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Expat

Gripping!

Recensito nel Regno Unito il 12 giugno 2022

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I absolutely loved this book and couldn't put it down! It covered a perspective of this period of history I knew nothing about and it is incredible to think it is based on a true story. Really enjoyable and I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Timothy miller

history repeats itself

Recensito nel Regno Unito il 8 giugno 2022

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Change USSR to Ukraine and you see History repeating itself I enjoy readings books that intertwine Fact and Fiction which Kate Quinn does very well

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Mr. William A. Elliott

Enjoyable read

Recensito nel Regno Unito il 4 maggio 2022

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Another great story from Kate Quinn.

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Nilton C. Teixeira

Not so fascinating

Recensito in Canada il 2 aprile 2022

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Because I loved “The Rose Code”, my anticipation was too much.
I purchased a copy as soon as it was released. Fortunately it was on sale at 40% off, but I could have gotten a copy from the library, for free (and it was immediately available through Overdrive/Libby!).
I did enjoy the writing, as expected, although it was repetitive in some parts, but I wasn’t a fan of the development of the storyline. I don’t think that the structure was very favourable here. There was something missing.
I wasn’t engaged or fascinated the way I was with her previous books, and I was bored most of the time.
If I hadn’t purchased a copy I would have stopped at 20%.
The book could have been shorter.
As for the characters, I really did not care for anyone.
Unfortunately this one did not impress me, but I have no doubt that it will be a hit with other readers.

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Anders

thoroughly enjoyable

Recensito in Australia il 18 aprile 2022

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Well written and well researched WW2 novel with a highly original and engaging female and Soviet perspective. I had grown a bit jaded with the poor quality of male writers (Reilly, James, et al) and the formulaic approach of many female writers (whose titles are “occupation” “relative” like “The Jeweller’s Daughter”) so took a chance with my first Kate Quinn and so glad I did. She uses language well, develops believable characters and adds clearly researched historical and cultural elements in weaving an exciting and engaging plot. A very satisfying read.

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