A review by lisalovesreading
The Wartime Book Club by Kate Thompson

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

A moving account of the occupation of Jersey during world war 2 and the resilience of two young women who face many hardships and carry out acts of bravery giving hope to the small island community during a dark time in its history. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Excrement, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Slavery, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Abortion, and Sexual harassment