bronwynmb 's review for:

Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson

5.0

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Holy cow, I loved this. The characters were all so interesting and well done. The setting was perfect. The whole feel of it. I loved the inclusion of a Baby Party (see Bright Young People by D.J. Taylor). The whole obsession with The Green Hat that goes throughout most of the book (I’ll have to finally read it! I first heard of it over a decade ago!). This ticked every one of my boxes. Loved it. It wrapped up a little quick and easy, but that’s honestly my only issue and it’s minor. So good! (I’ll have to look more into the woman that Nellie is based on. She sounds fascinating too!) I think I’m definitely going to have to read more Kate Atkinson as I’ve loved the two I’ve read by her.