Radar Girls by Sara Ackerman is a unique WWII novel with its setting in Hawaii. The story was inspired by the actual Women's Air Raid Defense (WARD), a civilian organization that worked with the military to provide air defense for Hawaii. It was formed in December 1941 after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and this event is described in the very first chapter.
Most of the man characters are women from a variety of backgrounds who answer the call to be WARDs, including military wives and local residents of upper and lower social classes. Readers follow along as they form friendships, learn their new roles, and find ways to relieve stress and have a little fun.
Their interactions with the military pilots and officers were interesting since the program was new and unique. Of course there's a romance and happily-ever-after ending.
I read this on a cold, snowy weekend so the descriptions of lush Hawaiian landscapes and warm ocean breezes provided a delightful escape. The audiobook is narrated by Cassandra Campbell, one of my favorites. I always appreciate having her voice in my ears, telling me another intersting story.
Thank you to Mira Books and NetGalley for the review copy of this title.
Most of the man characters are women from a variety of backgrounds who answer the call to be WARDs, including military wives and local residents of upper and lower social classes. Readers follow along as they form friendships, learn their new roles, and find ways to relieve stress and have a little fun.
Their interactions with the military pilots and officers were interesting since the program was new and unique. Of course there's a romance and happily-ever-after ending.
I read this on a cold, snowy weekend so the descriptions of lush Hawaiian landscapes and warm ocean breezes provided a delightful escape. The audiobook is narrated by Cassandra Campbell, one of my favorites. I always appreciate having her voice in my ears, telling me another intersting story.
Thank you to Mira Books and NetGalley for the review copy of this title.
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