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bookscatcoffee 's review for:
The Briar Club
by Kate Quinn
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The recipes added were a nice touch. Each character was unique and imperfect and mostly wonderful. The author’s descriptions are so vivid, the whole house came to life as I read the book. My only criticism is that using the house as a sentient binder between the stories didn’t really work for me. It felt like a gimmick and didn’t add much to my enjoyment of the story. Definitely worth reading! 4.5 stars
Historical fiction set in 50’s DC with lgbtqia+ and diverse characters
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Murder, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, War, Classism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Antisemitism, Cultural appropriation
Minor: Rape, Cannibalism