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The Diamond Eye

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Kate Quinn

The Diamond Eye

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ukraine • 1940s

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn follows Soviet sniper Lyudmila "Mila" Pavlichenko's World War II experiences and her journey to the United States, where she befriends Eleanor Roosevelt. The narrative alternates between Mila's wartime efforts and a propaganda tour in the U.S., as an American sniper plans to frame her for President Roosevelt's assassination. The novel explores themes of trauma, recovery, emotional bonds in wartime, and gender norms in heroism. This work depicts sexual assault and includes graphic descriptions of wartime violence.

Suspenseful

Emotional

Mysterious

Dark

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.4

175,152 ratings

87%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews for Kate Quinn's The Diamond Eye commend its captivating historical fiction and well-researched plot, engaging readers with intense and immersive storytelling. However, some criticize its pacing and occasional predictability. Overall, the book is praised for strong character development and vivid settings, making it a worthwhile read despite minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Diamond Eye?

Fans of historical fiction with strong female protagonists would enjoy Kate Quinn's The Diamond Eye. Readers who appreciate detailed WWII narratives, like those in Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale or Anthony Doerr's All the Light We Cannot See, will find this novel gripping and evocative.

4.4

175,152 ratings

87%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ukraine • 1940s

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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