Warsaw Requiem (Zion Covenant, #6) by Bodie Thoene

Warsaw Requiem (Zion Covenant, #6) Reviews

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  Natalie Vellacott

  The story continues as the drama spreads to England and heads towards Poland and the outbreak of WW2.
  
  This book, more than any other in the series, really captures the complacency of those living in countries so far unaffected by the hostilities. People going about their everyday lives and normal business, happy to pretend that everything is okay...until it reaches their backyard and happens to them!
  
  I was struck by the parallel with the recent hurricanes in America/Caribbean. Also, the many deaths due to terrorism, famine and other disasters around the world each day. We tend to normalise these events as they are so familiar to us. However, it is a different story when tragedy strikes our own neighbourhood or family....none of us are guaranteed tomorrow and we need to make sure we are prepared to face God when the time comes.
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  James Burns

  As usual when reading a Body and Brock Thoene Book, I can’t seem to put them down. You feel and live all of the emotions and all of situations that the Characters are facing. Even though you know the outcome historically, you are still hoping for a different outcome for the plight of the German and European Jew. One thing that amazes me about the times, is how that two men born of the devil, both cruel and evil, and both purge and imprison and murder thousands if not millions of their on citizens. And are both responsible for more atrocities and crimes against humanity can live in the same time period and of them can be viewed favorably by some of the leaders of the allied nations, specifically President Roosevelt. Especially after as the book points out that Hitler and Stalin signed a non-aggression agreement, so when Hitler conquered and occupied West Poland, Russia conquered and occupied East Poland, and then after Germany surrendered, Russia occupied all of the countries that Hitler conquered and occupied during the war.
  Warsaw Requiem takes place after Czechoslovakia has already been occupied and because of the fears and the atrocities that the Nazis were committing against the Jews, they were fleeing into Poland and or any nation that would take them. I don’t like to tell to much about the story line, because I don’t give away the suspension of what happens, I want the reader to experience the everything that happens as the read the book.
  The book follows the trials and the evil that the following characters experienced while fleeing Capture by the Nazis.
  Lucy Strasbourg pregnant by her SS lover, who wants to send her to give up her unborn child to his wife to raise for Hitler.
  There is also the Danzig gang pursued from Germany, and trying to escape religious persecution, while two of the children’s father sits in prison for preaching against Nazi doctrine.
  And then there is my favorite character Captain Samuel Orde, recently retired from the British Army, for his exploits in helping the Jewish cause in Palestine, and now a war Correspondent in Warsaw working for TENS news organization. He is a man of character and a man of compassion and a man of action.
  And while all this is going the Nazis and the IRA are working together, spying and sabotage and bombings to disrupt The British home life in London.
  I highly recommend this book and all the books written by Body and Brock Thoene.
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  Abby Burrus

  This book is a solid reminder of why I generally don't read suspense XD Because let me tell you, the suspense at the end of this book was gut wrenchingly captivating. And I don't do well with that too often.
  This book was, I believe, supposed to be the finale to The Zion Covenant series. But, thanks to Goodreads, I happen to know that the author picked it up again several years later. So, it's the not the end of the Zion Covenant for me, but if it was, it would be fully satisfying.
  Where do I even begin?
  Some of the most beautiful music is both sad and longingly hopeful, and it is the same with books. This book perfectly captures that.
  The amazing characters continue their story, and with many surprising turns. Like, so surprising, but genuinely satisfying and perfect.
  (SPOILERS FROM HERE ON OUT!!!)
  
  For instance, Samuel Orde's falling in love and marriage to Lucy Strasburg!!! Like, yes, they're so perfect for each other!!!
  And Jacob and Lori's marriage as well.. Don't know if that was the wisest choice, but you know, when war's happening you go to do things real quick XD
  And Alfie, oh Alfie. Perfect, darling sweet Alfie. Giving up his place on the ship for Lucy's baby was the perfect example of sweet self sacrifice. And he sees angels, and has such faith!
  Let's not forget Karl Ibsen. Oh Karl, no character is nearer to bringing me to tears. How much he endured for the sake of Christ. They never broke him, and in the end were forced to kill him. In a way, I'm glad that that was his end, that he might fly high to heaven from this cruel world. (And yes, I know he's a fictional character, but I'm sure there were many like him in real history. Nay, I KNOW there were.
  Rachel. Of all the characters, perhaps Rachel was the hardest to read about. Because, from reading The Zion Chronicles, I know what the terrible end is going to be for her. And while her story ends with redemption, I just...
  Anyhow, my point is, JUST READ THE BOOK!!!
  (And also, I've grown more resentful of passports because of this book. Nay, the whole series has made me hate them and man's selfishness.)
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  Hanna

  It says something about a book when there are over 100 pages left, and yet I stay up until 11:30 at night to practically finish it. (I read the epilogue today, because really, that's barely interesting)
  
  What is interesting about the Thoene's characters is that I tend to love the men, but I find the women either slightly annoying or just pretty boring. I still like Lucy and Elisa, but I found Rachel annoying and naive, and Lori was kind of the same. But the men... I even want to bad ones to realize their mistakes. I always wished that Wolf would repent, and at first I thought Allan had the potential to be a good guy. And if the bad guys have hope... well, let's just say that Alfie, Murphy and Captain Orde are adorable, for lack of a better word. Orde's personality is amazing, and I was so glad at the end of his romantic life. Alfie is so precious, and this book really puts the mentally ill in a magnificent light. Murphy, as usual, is quite entertaining- especially when he's chasing the bad guy up a million steps, and about dying from exhaustion because of it.
  
  As usual with this series, the almost-sexual content was definitely present. (One of the main characters is raped, and although the break appears before it actually happens, both the beginning and the after-effects are.) Usually, this drops my rating a little bit, but Orde's magnificence made up for it, in this case.
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  Alana

  This is the final story of the original collection of the Zion Covenant. It mostly wraps up everyone's stories, connecting the characters from across several books, and brings us to the beginning of the war. Not all of it turns out as expected, not all the endings are happy, but it's a mostly satisfying conclusion. There are some very real moments that are sobering, which is actually pleasant to see in Christian literature of this kind, which can be a little too wrapped up in a bow sometimes. Life is just like that, but it can be positive, even in the darkness.
  
  I'll have to go back and read the Zion Chronicles series that apparently sets the stage before this series, after I get a little break. Reading these during current political times is particularly frightening.
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  Andrea

  In total honesty, I really don't want to finish reading this series. Not because of the writing - it's amazing! But also because of the writing - it's so real, which makes it so hard to read, emotionally and psychologically. These books are amazing at opening your eyes to the truth of the times. The story lines are compelling, and the way they intertwine is masterful. This book ended with the most cliff-hanger type ending yet in the series. And even though I don't want to read on for purely selfish (and weak) reasons that align with ignorance being bliss, I will. We all know how the conflict ends, but I have to know the rest of the story.
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  Stephanie

  The tension building up to the invasion of Poland was heart wrenching and brilliant. I still can’t believe these are true events. Not even a hundred years ago this was happening. It’s certainly insightful to see how evil crafts, manipulates and misleads entire nations. The real enemy here is apathy, England and France backed out of promises to protect smaller countries. The United States claimed neutrality for way too long, no one was willing to stand up to the bully, because they didn’t think it was their fight.
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  James

  I felt like this book was cluttered with so many characters and people I couldn't keep track. Over all the series I've felt like the books are about 50 pages to long. This one felt at least 100 pages too long! I hate how some very important characters are dropped out of the story with no mention or just a passing mention. Leah, Shimon, Mrs. Wallich and others I'm sure I've missed either don't come into the story or are just passed over. I don't know if I am going to finish the series and the last three books don't have the best reviews.
  
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  Amanda

  I’ve slowly read this series this year and have loved every bit of it.
  
  This one is very emotional as there is much about moms giving up their kids to save them from the Nazi regime.
  
  I honestly didn’t love the ending—it felt rushed but I’m thankful for the Twilight of Courage stand-alone and the next series so I can find out at least a bit where these characters end up. Bodie Thoene creates the most relatable wonderful characters—I can’t let them go!!
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  Jeanne

  This book is part of the Zion Chronicles. This series follows one family and their friends and relations through the very beginnings of world War II up to the end. It's very interesting and has many different aspects not considered before. While this is considered a Christian series I think anyone who loves historical fiction will enjoy it.
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  Hannah Louise

  This and Danzig are my favourites in the series & Jacob & Lori are my favourite storyline in the series. I love how the storylines stay coherant and continue even though some have merged. I also never knew about the Irish component in the lead up to WWII.
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  jaimedannie

  Warsaw Requiem by is the sixth book in the Zion Covenant Books. These books are so good! If you enjoy reading historical fiction set in WW2 era dealing with the start of the war these are for you. On a side note these are clean books- no foul language or inappropriate scenes.
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  Jennifer LCF

  These books are absolutely fabulous. Historically detailed, great character development, all with a faith-based foundation. Some of the best books ever written.
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  Ginny

  I loved this whole series, amazing. Read them several years ago so I can’t distinguish them anymore.
  If you live historical fiction and WWII, this series is a must read.
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  Cassandra

  The Thoenes really make history come to life in their books. I particularly enjoyed watching the characters grow over the course of this book.
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  Evelyn Lilyana

  Wow! As always, the Thoenes had me on the edge of my seat all the way through. 5 big stars.