The Briar Club by Kate Quinn (ebook)
This is the fifth novel by Kate Quinn that I have read. I enjoy her 20th-century historical fiction books because they are set in a time and/or place I know little about. Her books encourage me to do research on my own and learn more! Who doesn't want to learn more???
I am being purposefully vague in the details of the following review. I am afraid to ruin the wonderful plot twists!
OVERALL REVIEW: 5.0 stars
Writing: 5.0 stars
The author, Kate Quinn, writes in a very educational and informative way about the period that the novel is set in. But, it is not written like a textbook or history book. It is set with characters, places, and events that are historical.
The author has a great ability to write about history without being too academic. Kate hits the perfect balance!
Character development: 5.0 stars
The main character is Grace (boarder). She is the reason for the story from beginning to end. She was an incredibly unique and resilient character. I loved her!
The secondary characters are the other seven characters: Pete (son of the owner); Nora, Reka, Fliss, Bea, and Arlene who are all boarders.
The tertiary character is the boarding house, Briarwood House. It even has Interstitials written about it!
The main and secondary characters each have a chapter dedicated to them and their back story. Their lives and backstories are intricately woven throughout the novel.
Storyline: 5.0 stars
The storyline begins with Grace renting a room at Briarwood House and goes forward in time. Interestingly, once Grace begins living at the boarding house, everything changes - some for the better, some not. She is the catalyst for change including the Briar Club (Thursday night supper club)!
The main location was Washington, DC.
Memorable/Informative: 5.0 stars
I enjoyed learning about the early 1950s. It sounds like a scary time in the United States and the world.
Book cover: 5.0 stars
Perfect!
Book title: 5.0 stars
On point!
HIGHLY recommend
BOOK INFORMATION
Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) borrow (ebook)
The Briar Club by Kate Quinn
432 pages
William Morrow
Release date of 7/9/2024
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
Happy reading,
Dorothea 💜
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