This story goes on and on and on..........until suddenly the author seems to decide it's time to stop after more than 600 pages. The ending is abrupt and the poor little seamstress turned sophisticated spy is suddenly rushed to wrap everything up. I got tired of poor little Sira, so insecure and uncertain, who managed to just shrug off her fears and doubts instantly whenever she felt the need. I found it laughable that her new persona included a new, exotic name: her real name spelled backwards! Such a childish attempt at a code name. I wasted three days reading this and continued only because I had a cold and didn't feel well enough to seek out something good! This WWII book was riveting. And it provided a new perspective: the main character is in Spain during the Spanish Civil War and WWII. For a short period of time, she also lives in Morocco. Most WWII books that I previously read were centered in Germany, France, Britain or the U.S. Sira is young, naïve and trusting when she moves to Morocco with her boyfriend. He leaves her suddenly without warning, penniless and in debt. But she finds her way and becomes a successful dressmaker and from there into intrigue working with the British Secret Servce
What do You think about El Tiempo Entre Costuras (2009)?
Liked this book. Glimpse into world of Spain during WWII.
—sweetpea4656
Great incorporation of fact & fiction.
—sashi91112
