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t_barnett207's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
bethan_ellise's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
chrissypops's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Thank you Iris Costello, Penguin General UK, Viking | Penguin and Netgalley for the eArc of The Story Collector.
This is my first read from Iris Costello and really enjoyed this historical fiction which entwine 3 women, one in the present and 2 in the First World War. This story was well paced and kept my attention, but also invoked a few emotions, especially near the end when everything falls in place. Iris blends the horrors of war with the very need of Hope, Love and Forgiveness. The main characters are well fleshed out and I bonded with them completely and read this book in 2 sittings.
Ill be looking out for more of Iris's books.
4.5 on Storygraph and 4 on Netgalley
This is my first read from Iris Costello and really enjoyed this historical fiction which entwine 3 women, one in the present and 2 in the First World War. This story was well paced and kept my attention, but also invoked a few emotions, especially near the end when everything falls in place. Iris blends the horrors of war with the very need of Hope, Love and Forgiveness. The main characters are well fleshed out and I bonded with them completely and read this book in 2 sittings.
Ill be looking out for more of Iris's books.
4.5 on Storygraph and 4 on Netgalley
pugmother3's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0
traceyroberts's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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slow-paced
4.0
I really enjoyed this Historical Fiction read by Iris Costello, a new to me author.
The story is told from 3 POVs, Katerina in London during WW1, Miriam in a German prisoner of war camp during WW1 and Edie in present day Cornwall. The author tells each woman's story and ends each chapter with a little intrigue to keep you reading on. I love the way these mysteries are woven together and come to a satisfing conclusion.
I do enjoy Historical Fiction when it's done well and Iris Costello is an author I will be checking out in the future.
The story is told from 3 POVs, Katerina in London during WW1, Miriam in a German prisoner of war camp during WW1 and Edie in present day Cornwall. The author tells each woman's story and ends each chapter with a little intrigue to keep you reading on. I love the way these mysteries are woven together and come to a satisfing conclusion.
I do enjoy Historical Fiction when it's done well and Iris Costello is an author I will be checking out in the future.
helengreads's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
artbreakerbookclub's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
trak17's review
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
tamara_danielle's review
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
what_deb_read_next's review
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0