Valerie S. (VolunteerVal) - reviewed on 3/16/2023 + 599 more book reviews

I wanted to read The Blackout Book Club by Amy Lynn Green from the moment I heard its title. Who were the members of the book club? What were they reading and where did they meet? Was this book set in the US (as the author's previous novels) or in Europe?

Thankfully the novel was as interesting as its title and I liked it for several reasons:

- interesting cast of characters of various ages and backgrounds who were each dealing with disruptions caused by WWII

- real wartime situations including eminent domain, women working in factories, and black market racketeering

- dynamics of the book club, its selections (list included) and discussions, and the private library details

The tone is generally serious and dark, which is appropriate for the subject, and the book club meeting minutes bring welcome humor to the plot. It was heartwarming to watch the characters create a found family with each other and their small Maine community.

Thank you to Bethany House and NetGalley for the review copy of this bookish novel.

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