PositiveTimes Literary Supplement (UK)Ambitious ... Mackrell’s approach is to provide a chronological account of the war, and weave in the back stories of her subjects as they enter the action. She has done an extraordinary job of mining their reportage, interviews and memoirs, and creates an experiential tapestry based on their experiences ... The women are deftly drawn, and their stories compelling, but their sheer number and the speed with which they are ushered on and off the stage can make Mackrell’s account confusing.
