The Blackout Book Club by Amy Lynn Green
Genre: Historical Fiction
Publisher: Bethany House
Publication Year: 2022
4 Stars
The Blackout Book Club was such an interesting take on World War 2! I loved getting to experience so many different stories and lives and how they all intersect with each other. It reminded me very much of Jan Karon’s Mitford series in that way and how we were able to witness the reality of war-time life through the eyes of so many different characters.
Avis, the type-A bookkeeper and librarian who’s marriage is on the rocks, and her heart in shambles as she does her best to support her husband even though his decisions may put him at risk. Her husband and his struggle with feeling ashamed and unworthy when denied the opportunity to serve in the army.
The grumpy heiress who carries her reason for being closed off to the world so close to the vest that no one truly knows why she is the way that she is, the mysterious injured air-force pilot turned gardener who now needs a new home, and the sassy Rhode-Island redhead who says what she thinks without pause. The Italian immigrant mother who is just trying to keep her family safe and the rest of the neighbors as they gather together to discuss classic literature together, growing bonds beyond that of the pages was a heartwarming tale that made my heart sing with the power of community in times of trouble.
Amy Lynn Green spins a tale that will capture your heart and your attention and despite the large cast, each character was easy to relate to and understand. I found myself rooting for each of them in their troubles.
And let’s not forget the plot twist towards the end that had me in SHOCK. I kid you not, it brought me to tears. I did not see that coming and the surprise was so heartfelt and the healing it brought had my in the FEELS.
If you love historical fiction or the Mitford series, you will probably love this homey, heartfelt story of what it takes to get through the harshest of times together.
Content: some very vague mentions of pre-marital pregnancy, abusive family members, and very chaste mentions of kisses etc between a married couple.
