Her style becomes a standard for creative writing. There are many historical fictions about World War II out there, but what makes “Code Name Verity” such a treat is the puzzle that is Wein’s writing. But in the end, we see what it means to have a real friend, and what lengths you will take for that one person in our lives. The characters are so fleshed out that it feels intrusive to witness the chemistry between Maddie and Verity. You fall in love with the characters and the idea of a platonic soulmate. “Code Name Verity” is the story of true friendship. In the second half of the book we meet Maddie, and she carries on Verity’s story. Through a deal with the Nazis after some coercion she gives up all she knows about Britain’s war plans, and does so through the story of her friendship with Maddie, the pilot. It opens up with a written testimony from “Verity,” the spy who’s been captured by the Gestapo in France. She takes the cream of the crop of hidden history and spins the mightiest tales. I am amazed by the wealth of knowledge that Wein has. Wein is a master of historical narratives, and her time and effort in the research shows in the carefully placed details throughout.Ĭoincidentally I was able to email with Elizabeth Wein through an internship last summer about another matter that involved fact-checking details about the history of the U.S South. The plot revolves around the friendship between two young ladies, a British spy and a pilot for the Women’s Auxiliary Airforce.
It’s a fiction from the battlegrounds of World War II. It’s hard to say much about this book, because if I give away too much, it will ruin the experience.
“Code Name Verity” is one of my favorite books of all time. Or in the case of “Code Name Verity” written by Elizabeth Wein, re-read a good book two to three times. To kill boredom and keep our minds active, it’s a good time to read a good book. COVID-19 has suddenly left many college students with a lot of time on their hands.
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