A review by crownjules73
Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson

5.0

What a joy to immerse myself in this book! I was torn between gulping it down, or putting it down so it would last a few more days. My partner must have felt very ignored that week! Kate Atkinson is such a great storyteller, the characters just came alive and were a very human mix of virtue and vice (often in the same person). It was witty and exciting, but also sensitive and thought-provoking. An unusual ending too, tying up loose ends in a fast-forward style. Absolutely recommend this!