cassiecat 's review for:

Poor Girls by Clare Whitfield

4.25

mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Loveable characters: Yes

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🎧4.25⭐️

I had the audiobook read by Jenny Bede who keeps the pace rattling along, it felt fitting for the era. 

Historical fiction based on an actual gang. 1922 Eleanor had experience of life during the war working in a munitions factory, now she’s not happy with the life choices open to her, she crosses paths with the female led gang the forty elephants.

The writing style and language used gives a vibe of the era, there’s some good period detail included, as well as the glitz and glamour on one hand and on the other the poverty. I liked Eleanor’s sass, I loved her speech (sorry I can’t say more) I loved the wit and humour that was interspersed. The girls in her ‘cell’ formed a great bond, you couldn’t help but like them. 

It doesn’t feel like your typical gangster book which I’m not keen on. I really enjoyed this book, I wonder if there will be a sequel.