64 pages • 2 hours read
Kate QuinnThe Diamond Eye
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn follows Soviet sniper Lyudmila "Mila" Pavlichenko's World War II experiences and her journey to the United States, where she befriends Eleanor Roosevelt. The narrative alternates between Mila's wartime efforts and a propaganda tour in the U.S., as an American sniper plans to frame her for President Roosevelt's assassination. The novel explores themes of trauma, recovery, emotional bonds in wartime, and gender norms in heroism. This work depicts sexual assault and includes graphic descriptions of wartime violence.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Reviews for Kate Quinn's The Diamond Eye commend its captivating historical fiction and well-researched plot, engaging readers with intense and immersive storytelling. However, some criticize its pacing and occasional predictability. Overall, the book is praised for strong character development and vivid settings, making it a worthwhile read despite minor flaws.
Who Should Read The Diamond Eye?
Fans of historical fiction with strong female protagonists would enjoy Kate Quinn's The Diamond Eye. Readers who appreciate detailed WWII narratives, like those in Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale or Anthony Doerr's All the Light We Cannot See, will find this novel gripping and evocative.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Historical Fiction
Auto/Biographical Fiction
Russian Literature
WWII / World War II
Military / War
History: World
Identity: Femininity
Relationships: Marriage
Emotions/Behavior: Memory