Official Review: Love and Sabotage by Martha Tolles

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Re: Official Review: Love and Sabotage by Martha Tolles

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Marty is indeed a very intelligent,smart and courageous woman,she do things with outermost braveness without considering her gender despite living in a manly world.
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This book sounds like an enjoyable Historical fiction. I like it that it involves powerful message about history, love, and being true to yourself all while solving a mystery. However, this is not really my cup of tea. Thanks for your review.
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A story that occurs during the end of World War II. Marty, the protagonist, experiences the difficulties of women to enter the labor field of the reporters, which at the time was dominated by men. This book mixes emotion, mystery, history, and romance while developing a plot of a mysterious fire.
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This is an excellent read, I think I'll read. Thanks for the review
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"Love and Sabotage" seems to tell us from its title that it's a romance and mystery. Add to that the historical significance of being set during World War II, and you have the recipe for a great novel! I'm looking forward to reading it. Your review did a great job of summing it all up and making it seem desirable to read.
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I always appreciate an empowering book, especially when the fight is for equality. Being able to correctly use subtle themes throughout the book, shows great finesse from the author. It sounds well-written and interesting. Even though, reading about the WWII is not really my thing, I would still give this book a chance.
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Your mention of not liking how the ending left you with unanswered questions and wanting the author to explain her take may be a reason for a sequel! Very thorough and informative review.
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This is the type of message we still need to preach in this era so that women can stand up and fight for what is theirs and people wouldn't see them for less than they really are. Marty sounds like a real and inspiring character
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This sounds really interesting. We hear a lot about wartime from men's perspective. And as men saw the majority of the "action" during the wars, that's not surprising. However, I always love hearing stories of women during the war. Both how they contributed to the effort at the front, as well as how they stepped into traditional male roles at home.

History class made it seem like women just picked up the slack at home, and it was no big deal. I always thought that impression to be unrealistic. Stories like Love and Sabotage, where we can get a more realistic look at the struggles women faced during the war, have always fascinated me.

Congratulations to the author on such a great review!
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The boldness of Marty to excel in a male dominated professional its encouraging. Love and sabotage tells you about Marty's character. Interesting book to read.
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I love stories about WWII, how people handled their everyday lives, how they struggled through rough times. This book about a young woman sounds inspiring and the plot is interesting. I might enjoy reading it.
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I enjoy reading about strong women. The story is set in an interesting time in history. Thanks for the review.
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This sounds intriguing. A woman reporter tries to advance in her career during World War II. I must try it immediately.
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What a wonderful review.I love historical fiction books and I can't wait to read it.The themes are appealing too,
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