BOOK BY: Amy Green
This WW2 story centres on the lives of four unlikely people who form friendships over an impromptu book club. Author Amy Green explores the themes of friendship and overcoming trials against the backdrop of the war coming to America’s shores.
There’s a diverse range of characters, and readers are introduced to four of them through their own points of view. Though it took some getting used to at the beginning, the author does an excellent job in bringing the characters to life through their own narratives.
Much can be learned about the war at home through the pages of The Blackout Book Club. And if one enjoys literary references, this book more than delivers. A variety of literary selections bring a fresh appreciation for the classics as the members of the book club discuss the merits of each story. I especially enjoy the official meeting minutes written by different characters.
If you enjoy literary fiction that takes place during WW2, you’ll enjoy Amy Green’s The Blackout Book Club.
I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.