Black Dove, White Raven

Posted on 16 July 2017 by Elizabeth Wein

A story of survival, subterfuge, espionage, and identity.Emilia and Teo s lives changed in a fiery, terrifying instant when a bird strike brought down the plane their stunt pilot mothers were flying Teo s mother died immediately, but Em s survived, determined to raise Teo according to his late mother s wishes in a place where he won t be discriminated against because of the color of his skin But in 1930s America, a white woman raising a black adoptive son alongside a white daughter is too often seen as a threat.Seeking a home where her children won t be held back by ethnicity or gender, Rhoda brings Em and Teo to Ethiopia, and all three fall in love with the beautiful, peaceful country But that peace is shattered by the threat of war with Italy, and teenage Em and Teo are drawn into the conflict Will their devotion to their country, its culture and people, and each other be their downfall or their salvation In the tradition of her award winning and bestselling Code Name Verity, Elizabeth Wein brings us another thrilling and deeply affecting novel that explores the bonds of friendship, the resilience of young pilots, and the strength of the human spirit. Best Read [ Black Dove, White Raven ] author [ Elizabeth Wein ] – kino-fada.fr 4.5 Such an interesting time period to read about Elizabeth Wein has such an amazing way with words I didn t find this one quite as impactful as her other books but I did still really enjoy itI will read anything this woman writes.It seems like I say this with every book I read, but my review for Black Dove, White Raven was a difficult one to write I had a lot of trouble separating my love for Wein s previous books and my feelings for this one, so I think I have talked a load of nonsense Anyway, read on.So, I liked this one Black Dove, White Raven was okay Just okay In comparison to Code Name Verity, which I have placed on a throne made of dismembered aeroplanes, it wasn t great But when I took a step back and reall It seems like I say this with every book I read, but my review for Black Dove, White Raven was a difficult one to write I had a lot of trouble separating my love for Wein s previous books and my feelings for this one, so I think I have talked a load of nonsense Anyway, read on.So, I liked this one Black Dove, White Raven was okay Just okay In comparison to Code Name Verity, which I have placed on a throne made of dismembered aeroplanes, it wasn t great But when I took a step back and really thought about it, I actually quite liked it But it wasn t up to Wein s usual standard, unfortunately.The main thing I felt Black Dove, White Raven was missing was the bond of friendship Code Name Verity really set the standard for amazing friendships and blurred lines, ...One of the things I loved about this book was the setting, and the fact that it was in a location and time period I was unfamiliar with World War II is a period of history where I like to think I m well informed on things around the world from an American standpoint, or the Holocaust, or the Nazis themselves, Hungary, Russia, Japan, wherever Hitler and Mussolini are both in power in this book, but this involves the Italo Ethiopian War, which is one thing of many I ve never heard about I m One of the things I loved about this book was the setting, and the fact that it was in a location and time period I was unfamiliar with World War II is a period of history where I like to think I m well informed on things around the world from an American standpoint, or the Holocaust, or the Nazis themselves, Hungary, Russia, Japan, wherever Hitler and Mussolini are both in power in this book, but this involves the Italo Ethiopian War, which is one thing of many I ve never heard about I m not familiar with Ethiopia aside from the fact that it s the only African country to have never been colonized And I m familiar with the name of Haile Selassie Other than that, I couldn t tell you a damn thing So the premise intrigued me And the Italo Ethiopian War happened basically on the eve of WWII, since the war didn t start until 1939 For some reason it s bizarre to me that racism existed in 1930s America I have no idea why, it s probably one o... I received this free from the publishers via NetGalley I loved that word soulmate We asked Grandma what it meant and she said, Two people who understand each other without talking about it Two halves of a whole.Delia and Rhoda are female stunt pilots, one black and one white They strive for a life where their gender or colour will not determine their life A fateful accident kills Delia, Teo s mother Rhoda wishes ...Wein s lyrical writing and rich characters continue to impress in her latest novel Wein does an excellent job of creating distinct voices for Em and Teo, and I enjoyed seeing their different perspectives on flying, faith, and life in Ethiopia However, I had a hard time getting into this book Until about half way through, there wasn t as much tension as I would have liked Once the pace picked up, I was hooked through to the end, but I would have preferred higher stakes earlier in t...It honestly does not come to a surprise that I loved Black Dove, White Raven so much I mean, after Code Name Verity and Rose Under Fire, there was no way I wasn t going to love this other historical fiction masterpiece.Oh boy where do I start Let s see Well this particular story takes place mainly in Ethiopia, where things are gettingandtense with Italy, a country that takes pride in attempting to colonize the last self governed African country in other words, invade them But l It honestly does not come to a surprise that I loved Black Dove, White Raven so much I m...A powerful and richly atmospheric novel of family, bravery and national identity Emilia and Teo s lives changed in an instant when a bird strike brought down the plane their stunt pilot mothers were flying, killing Teo s mother Em s mother, determined to raise Teo in a place where he won t be discriminated against because of the colour of his skin, brings Em and Teo to Ethiopia, where all three fall in love...The previous books I ve read by Elizabeth Wein featured a fascinating mix of Arthurian legend and Ethiopian history, with a level of complexity and maturity unusual for the YA marketing label they were stuck with Therefore, I was immediately interested in her newest, Black Dove, White Raven, which also has an Ethiopian setting, but takes place over the years following 1930 the time of Haile Selassie s coronation The book is in the format of an assemblage of writings by our two young protago The previous books I ve read by Elizabeth Wein featured a fascinating mix of Arthurian legend and Ethiopian history, with a level of complexity and maturity unusual fo...Ethiopia in the 1930 s was no utopia There was a nightmare at the heart of Ethiopian society from which it had yet to awaken Teen protagonist Teo was caught up in that nightmare He was trained to be a pilot and became quite accomplished When he was sixteen his life took a terrible turn I wept for Teo His deceased mother wouldn t have even considered bringing Teo to Ethiopia if it had occurred to her that such a thing could happen to him I was captured by the originality and intensity of Ethiopia in the 1930 s was no utopia There was a nightmare at the heart of Ethiopian society from which it had yet to awaken Teen protagonist Teo was caught up in that nightmare He was trained to be a pilot and became quite accomplished When he was sixteen his life took a terrible turn I wept for Teo His ...

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16 July 2017

Elizabeth Wein