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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
The Confession Club by Elizabeth Berg is the third in a series (following The Story of Arthur Truluv and Night of Miracles) — and hopefully not her last! Although this can definitely be read as a standalone, please do yourself a favor and read the previous novels in this series before this one. The characters will become even more memorable as you read along.
The story Berg tells in The Confession Club is a one which takes place in a small town in middle America — Mason, Missouri. It focuses on a dinner club in which the members take turns confessing personal details about themselves for which they feel guilty and are then forgiven by the other women. It is a character-driven story of community, camaraderie and women supporting women. The characters are very well-developed, and the novel is beautifully written, heartwarming and inspiring.
I have found all of Berg’s novels to be wonderful reads, and this one is no exception. Thanks to NetGalley and to the publisher for providing me with an advance reader’s copy to review.
The story Berg tells in The Confession Club is a one which takes place in a small town in middle America — Mason, Missouri. It focuses on a dinner club in which the members take turns confessing personal details about themselves for which they feel guilty and are then forgiven by the other women. It is a character-driven story of community, camaraderie and women supporting women. The characters are very well-developed, and the novel is beautifully written, heartwarming and inspiring.
I have found all of Berg’s novels to be wonderful reads, and this one is no exception. Thanks to NetGalley and to the publisher for providing me with an advance reader’s copy to review.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is the third in the Mason series by Elizabeth Berg. It works well as a stand alone novel, but even better if you’ve read the other books in the series. I enjoyed seeing the repeat characters and the references to the characters that have passed away.
Just as the books before it, this one is full of references to delicious meals and full of uplifting characters. You won’t find any titillating confessions, but what you will find is a group of women who support each other, who share their deepest fears, shames and desires. The club is more about the friendships within than the confessions.
Readers who are looking for a heartwarming, light read during the holidays will be pleased with this novel, as it covers all the bases for an uplifting read.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Random House for allowing me to read an advance copy and give an honest review.
Just as the books before it, this one is full of references to delicious meals and full of uplifting characters. You won’t find any titillating confessions, but what you will find is a group of women who support each other, who share their deepest fears, shames and desires. The club is more about the friendships within than the confessions.
Readers who are looking for a heartwarming, light read during the holidays will be pleased with this novel, as it covers all the bases for an uplifting read.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Random House for allowing me to read an advance copy and give an honest review.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.5 really. It was sweet, charming and light. I liked the plethora of characters and the small realities that Berg touched on. It was truly a heartwarming book.
The Confession Club is a sweet feel good novel about friendships, small towns, surprising secrets and second chances. This is the third of a series that started with The Story of Arthur Truluv followed by Night of Miracles. I have not read either of them and Confession Club reads like a stand alone. The common thread that makes this a series is the town of Mason where each book is set.
Iris, the main character, is divorced and teaching baking classes in small town Mason. She is also a member of the Confession Club- a group of friends ranging in age from 20's-70's- that make weekly confessions to one another and ask forgiveness from the group. The confessions run the full spectrum of white lies to affairs with everything in between.
I would recommend this novel to fans of small town stories, sweet or cozy feel good books and women of any age. I have read many Elizabeth Berg books over the years and liked some of the older ones better than this one. The Confession Club is a solid 3 star read. A great palate cleaner after a book with heavier themes. Many thanks to the author and Random House for the chance to read and review this one.
Iris, the main character, is divorced and teaching baking classes in small town Mason. She is also a member of the Confession Club- a group of friends ranging in age from 20's-70's- that make weekly confessions to one another and ask forgiveness from the group. The confessions run the full spectrum of white lies to affairs with everything in between.
I would recommend this novel to fans of small town stories, sweet or cozy feel good books and women of any age. I have read many Elizabeth Berg books over the years and liked some of the older ones better than this one. The Confession Club is a solid 3 star read. A great palate cleaner after a book with heavier themes. Many thanks to the author and Random House for the chance to read and review this one.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I had no idea there was a 3rd Arthur Truluv book! I’m so glad I found out!