Interwoven War Stories
A review of The Alice Network by Kate Quinn (2017: William Morrow/HarperAudio)I've read some very good books lately but this historical fiction is completely gripping. I did not want to stop.
It jumps between World War I and post World War II, tying together the lives of several people in post-war Europe including an aging former spy, a pregnant young college student, and an ex-con with a love for automobiles. And that's just for starters. Almost everyone has lost someone in one or both of the wars and almost everyone is dealing with loss and grief. That doesn't sound exciting, but it is.
The story line switches back and forth from WWI to present day 1947 effortlessly, weaving the stories that bring together this unlikely trio trying to right wrongs and uncover secrets, or keep them covered, as may be. Every character has flaws but also has wonderful strengths in time of need.
A beautiful story of retribution and redemption, of death and life. I think anyone who reads this will enjoy it very much.
I listened to the audiobook via audible and the narrator, Saskia Maarleveld, is very good.
5/5 stars
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