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A review by ieemee
The Wartime Book Club by Kate Thompson
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I really enjoyed this audiobook. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I recommend this book to all bibliophiles. The story follows two friends, Grace and Bea. The one woman is a librarian and the other works for the post office.
The women are friends and stand up for justice in extraordinary circumstances.
The book gives you an idea of what it feels like if you’re constantly under observation not just by the nazis but by hungry neighbours.
The aspect of this historical fiction that took it to the next level is the fact that it also show you the impact war has on those with chronic health conditions.
There is no LGBTQIA representation in this novel. Which might be a product of its historical era.
But overall this is a story of friendship & the true power of books. This book walks a good line between historical fact and historical fiction.
I especially recommend this book to those looking for a uplifting read. People who want to read about female power in a historical context. People who are interested in banned books, Bravery from unexpected people. This is also a book for people who like to read about community.
Narrator: Delivers the audiobook in a smoothing voice which makes it a relaxing read to listen to despite the heavy content.
Bookish bonuses: One of my favourite bonus moments in the book is the snippets of books banned under Nazi occupation. It gave you the reason why it was band and the response of the author when they found out it was band.
Facts: The book has a large section at the end explain which actual facts informed what parts in the story.
So if your interest in knowing the facts behind the story.
I recommend this book to all bibliophiles. The story follows two friends, Grace and Bea. The one woman is a librarian and the other works for the post office.
The women are friends and stand up for justice in extraordinary circumstances.
The book gives you an idea of what it feels like if you’re constantly under observation not just by the nazis but by hungry neighbours.
The aspect of this historical fiction that took it to the next level is the fact that it also show you the impact war has on those with chronic health conditions.
There is no LGBTQIA representation in this novel. Which might be a product of its historical era.
But overall this is a story of friendship & the true power of books. This book walks a good line between historical fact and historical fiction.
I especially recommend this book to those looking for a uplifting read. People who want to read about female power in a historical context. People who are interested in banned books, Bravery from unexpected people. This is also a book for people who like to read about community.
Narrator: Delivers the audiobook in a smoothing voice which makes it a relaxing read to listen to despite the heavy content.
Bookish bonuses: One of my favourite bonus moments in the book is the snippets of books banned under Nazi occupation. It gave you the reason why it was band and the response of the author when they found out it was band.
Facts: The book has a large section at the end explain which actual facts informed what parts in the story.
So if your interest in knowing the facts behind the story.