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The Story Collector by Iris Costello

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t_barnett207's review against another edition

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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

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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

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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

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

4.0

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adventurous challenging dark emotional informative inspiring mysterious sad tense 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.