A review by readsinfrogpjs
33 Place Brugmann by Alice Austen

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I struggled a bit getting through 33 Place Bruggman.  The writing style, while well done, was not a favorite of mine to read.  More stream of consciousness type writing that often made me feel like we were just meandering through the plot with no real tangible actions taking place.  I think in my head what I thought the book was going to be was something where the characters interacted with each other much more than than did,  but with  WW2 backdrop. This felt more like separate short stories that overlapped here and there.  I did like the perspective of how the nazi invasion of Belgium impacted the day to day like of those living at 33 Place Bruggman.  A very atmospheric historical fiction novel,  perfect for those that enjoy the intricate thoughts of the characters as they move about their life.  

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an opportunity to read and review honestly an advanced copy.