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lita_ak 's review for:
Shrines of Gaiety
by Kate Atkinson
[3.5 stars] Kate Atkinson knows how to weave a story that gets you hooked. And for the most part, this book did exactly that. In many ways, Shrines of Gaiety marries historical fiction with a detective story and delivers an exciting tale set in 1920s London. We get to follow the lives of three strong women making their way into the world, each in her own right, while dealing with loss, family drama, and, of course, men. The one thing that disappointed me was the ending. After elaborate storytelling and teasing, everything kinda ended abruptly. And the resolution was somewhat underwhelming or simplistic. I enjoyed the reunion with a familiar author but I was left wanting something more.