Review by gloriazthompson - The Briar Club

gloriazthompson 's review for:

The Briar Club by Kate Quinn

3.5

tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book gave a fascinating glimpse into 1950s America — what life was like for women from different walks of life. Although we get great character exploration, I liked some much more than others and felt let down when we had to change perspectives just when I got invested in one storyline. We have 6 main characters, and about 7+ other side characters. The author did a great job with the pacing and keeping me invested in the murder mystery. I wanted to get to the end to see how everything came together.

This book is for those that:
- Have enjoyed Kate Quinn’s books in the past
- Like found family / neighbors
- Female / feminist POV
- Learning about micro-history

Content Warnings