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is Historical Fiction WWII, I liked both of those genres in this book, However, overall the story line felt excessively "fluffy", The characters were likable but they seemed more like caricatures, Not a deal breaker though because I enjoyed the sweet amp sentimental story, But what did bother me a little was the consistent use of modern phrases in the dialogue of's men and women.
It happened too often and some of them should have been caught in editing, Soand I will also mention that I listened to the audio and loved the narrator, This book kept me up awake at night into the wee hours, It was interesting to learn about the Red Cross Clubmobile girls and how much they helped during the WW, I just loved Fiona the best and was rooting for her the whole way, Wow what a story! Historical fiction is my favorite genre, I have read quite a lot of books in this category, especially WWII books, which makes it a little hard for me to be surprised and intrigued with the content of another book in this genre.
“Beantown Girls” was an exception, . . Ive actually learned quite a lot about Red Cross Clubmobile Girls Ive never heard of them before gasp and their role in WWII.
This book was a refreshing and surprising read about friendship, bravery, companionship, and love, Fiona, Viv, Dottie, Blanch, Frankie, and Martha touched my heart, and I felt like I was one of them, sitting in the Clubmobile, making doughnuts, while having some girl talk.
The witty conversations and captivating descriptions of Europes landscape during WWII made this novel a real treat to read, Yes, I shed few tears and felt a little beaten down by some of the events in the story, but the beautiful writing, engaging characters, and a history lesson for me! in this novel made this book very enjoyable read.
I would like to read more books from this author soon, And I hope it is another Historical Fiction! :
Thank you NetGalley, Jane Healey, and Lake Union Publishing for a chance to read this great novel! Fantastic story of friendship, love, and bravery.
Historical fiction at its finest, inviting the reader into littleknown parts of our past and bringing it to bloom with characters we love right away.
I liked the historical fiction aspect of this book, It was fun googling and looking up the history of this organization and looking at pictures, I found it to be predictable and slow,
Three girlfriends sign up with the military to do there part during world war, Fiona, Dottie, and Vivian are Red Cross “clubmobile girls” which go out into the field to lift the spirits of those fighting with fresh coffee and doughnuts.
Fiona is attempting to get information about her missing fiancé and her friends find love along the way,
Leaving Boston and their jobs to become Red Cross Clubmobile Girls is where we meet Viv, Dottie, and Fiona,
They all had different reasons for joining the Red Cross, but besides being a volunteer, Fiona's other reason was to find her missing fiance, Danny.
When they arrive in London, a buzz bomb greets them and scares them to death,
WE FOLLOW THE three friends through their sevenday training in all areas and share their fears and their fun during the training and in their jobs as Red Cross Clubmobile Girls as they moved from one place to the other.
The women seemed like a lot of fun and made the best of their time even though they were in dangerous war zones and some of the men werent too happy to have women to worry about along with everyone else.
But . the men were also happy to have some pretty women to remind them of home and their mothers, sisters, daughters, or girlfriends.
Ms. Healey brought you into the story with her lighthearted writing and wonderful research,
Her descriptions of the dresses the characters wore was swoon worthy, and the landscape descriptions were equally as good,
I enjoyed learning about these women and this program and how these women helped during the war,
You will laugh and cry along with them and laugh and cry at their bravery and sweet demeanor,
Despite the main story line about war, THE BEANTOWN GIRLS was an enjoyable read filled with friendship, caring, love, and of course tears and sadness.
Historical fiction fans and women's fiction fans will love this book,
You will definitely need tissues, and we all should be thankful for the men and women who suffered and died so we could have our freedom.
A beautiful tribute and history lesson, . . thanks for sharing and for your marvelous research, Ms, Healey./
This book was given to me by the publisher via NETGALLEY in exchange for an honest review, I loved this story of female ambition and friendship, Jane Healey has written a special story of some of the war's unsung heroines and the fascinating lives they led, Historical fiction is my favorite genre, I have read quite a lot of books in this category, especially WWII books, which makes it a little hard for me to be surprised and intrigued with the content of another book in this genre.
“Beantown Girls” was an exception, . . Ive actually learned quite a lot about Red Cross Clubmobile Girls Ive never heard of
them before gasp and their role in WWII.
This book was a refreshing and surprising read about friendship, bravery, companionship, and love, Fiona, Viv, Dottie, Blanch, Frankie, and Martha touched my heart, and I felt like I was one of them, sitting in the Clubmobile, making doughnuts, while having some girl talk.
The witty conversations and captivating descriptions of Europes landscape during WWII made this novel a real treat to read, Yes, I shed few tears and felt a little beaten down by some of the events in the story, but the beautiful writing, engaging characters, and a history lesson for me! in this novel made this book very enjoyable read.
I would like to read more books from this author soon, And I hope it is another Historical Fiction! :
Thank you NetGalley, Jane Healey, and Lake Union Publishing for a chance to read this great novel!
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest opinion.
I need to tell y'all a secret, I have been burnt out on Historical Fiction, I know, I know. I would say the last few months it has not pulled me in, UNTIL . The Beantown Girls. This book was everything I wanted and needed,
It was my bookclub book and we had really excellent conversation so that is always a plus, I loved the characters. I loved the sprinkle of love, I loved the viewpoint of the war from a female's eyes, So often we see WWII through a male lens and I adored the different view point, I really did.
Highly, highly recommend . and by the way. This is the most understated book that deserves all the hype, .