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sarahs_bookish_life's review
5.0
I loved the authors other trilogy which is also set in Liverpool so couldn't wait to read her latest book. As with her others, it didn't disappoint.
Set during war time, you really get a feel of what life was like back then with the rationing as well as having loved ones so far away.
The friendship between Alice and Millie was so heart warming. They've been friends for such a long time and was good that both had each other to help with their men being miles away.
For Alice especially it is hard as her and Terry just got married before he was sent away with the army. Not the greatest of starts to married life. On top of that she is hit with varying other life issues which leaves her under pressure to try and do whats best for her and her family.
The Factory Girls of Lark Lane transports the reader back in time for an emotive and gripping read. As with all the other authors books, from picking it up I literally could not put it down. A story very much about family and friends and doing the best with what life throws at you. If you haven't read any of this authors books yet then you are really missing out. Highly recommended.
My thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
Set during war time, you really get a feel of what life was like back then with the rationing as well as having loved ones so far away.
The friendship between Alice and Millie was so heart warming. They've been friends for such a long time and was good that both had each other to help with their men being miles away.
For Alice especially it is hard as her and Terry just got married before he was sent away with the army. Not the greatest of starts to married life. On top of that she is hit with varying other life issues which leaves her under pressure to try and do whats best for her and her family.
The Factory Girls of Lark Lane transports the reader back in time for an emotive and gripping read. As with all the other authors books, from picking it up I literally could not put it down. A story very much about family and friends and doing the best with what life throws at you. If you haven't read any of this authors books yet then you are really missing out. Highly recommended.
My thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
sirius_feanor's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
A wonderfully written book and a nicely read audiobook. I enjoyed getting to know Alice and all her family and friends.
leona_omahony's review
5.0
Having read and loved Pam Howes last trilogy also set in Liverpool I was super excited to have the opportunity to read her latest trilogy . This first book in set during the Second World war in Liverpool . It’s a story about friendship and the struggles people had to endure during the war , including the loss of loved ones, people being separated from their friends and family, rationing . The author has such a brilliant way of describing the lives of the people of Liverpool during the hard times of the war I actually felt at times I was there with them . An absolutely brilliant start to this trilogy and I would give it more than 5 stars if I could . Can not wait now for book 2
nickieandremus's review
4.0
*** I received an advanced e-copy from Net Galley in exchange for my honest review
This book tells the story of best friends Alice Turner and Millie Markham, who work together at the munitions factory. You can follow along their day-to-day lives and share in their happiness, their sorrows, and their fears that their loved ones might not return from the war. At times the book seemed to plod along, but it was very interesting seeing what the average life was for women back then. I was disappointed in the ending. I felt that it ended too abruptly and I was wanting it to continue on after the men returned home and the adjustments that would occur, but that is left to your imagination. All in all, it is a very good book and one that is definitely worth reading.
This book tells the story of best friends Alice Turner and Millie Markham, who work together at the munitions factory. You can follow along their day-to-day lives and share in their happiness, their sorrows, and their fears that their loved ones might not return from the war. At times the book seemed to plod along, but it was very interesting seeing what the average life was for women back then. I was disappointed in the ending. I felt that it ended too abruptly and I was wanting it to continue on after the men returned home and the adjustments that would occur, but that is left to your imagination. All in all, it is a very good book and one that is definitely worth reading.