First, I would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you” to Amy Lynn Green and her publisher for sending me a copy of "The Blackout Book Club" to review for them. I am truly grateful for this generosity. I really appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes to make a reviewer copy available to me.
“The Blackout Book Club” by Amy Lynn Green is a sweet novel that is a terrific tribute to librarians and libraries and a love of books! Set during the Second World War, the story of Avis Montgomery and her book club is a story of relationship and connection, and overcoming fear and hardship, and life, joy and love.
I really enjoyed Amy Lynn Green’s writing style! The story is told from the perspective of four “leading ladies,” who are the members of this book club. Each character has a unique viewpoint from a different town or walk of life, that gives the story a beautiful, rich, life-like thickness. This is an engaging, enjoyable, deep, contemplative book, not a quick weekend read.
I believe I could read this novel over-and-over and glean something new every time I pick it up! I frequently found myself ending a chapter with a sigh, closing my eyes and dwelling on the story, and how I might behave in the same circumstances. I highly recommend this book.
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