The Rose Code by Kate Quinn

 The Rose Code by Kate Quinn

Narrated by Saskatoon Maarleveld

Format - Audiobook

Book rating 4 out of 5 stars

Narration rating 5 out of 5 stars

CONTENT WARING: Very vivid descriptions of bombing scenes and gore!


All in all I really loved this book but felt it was not what the description said it was going to be about. Thus the 4 star rating. In the description they talk about the Enigma Code a lot but this book was not at all about that but about another code they had to break to find a traitor. The book does talk about the Enigma Code but just in passing and about how long it took to break it.


This book did take a good look at our code breakers during World War 2. The unsung heroes who helped win the war and broke the Germans codes sometimes with in minutes of them coming into their facility. Most of these code breakers were women and the work they did for the war effort was amazing.


This book showed a glimpse into three women’s work on the front lines breaking these codes. There is some romance and action in this book. Which makes it great for both men and women. It also shows some of the terrible sacrifices people had to go through during the war.


The narration was great with the narrator doing an excellent job of keeping the voices different and keeping you wanting to listen to more. She was perfect for the book with her soft voice and British accent.


I would recommend this book to people who like Historical Fiction. It also includes some insight into the life of Prince Phillip before he was married to the currently reigning Queen. Who knows what is fact or fiction but it adds a little interesting tidbits that might have been true.


Fun Fact - I actually knew a woman that worked on the Egnima code before she immigrated. She kept the secrets they talk about in this book until she passed.

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