The Underground Library

The Underground Library was an engaging work of historical fiction about the true story of the Bethnal Green Library in London. The library was bombed during the beginning of the Blitz and then moved to underground shelter tunnels.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆?

I really enjoyed how Ryan incorporated a different look at life during World War II, while telling the story from the point of view of three women, and how a library brought them together. I also appreciated the incorporation of how women were beginning to step out of the roles they were assigned to and the issues that brought about.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲:

• Historical Fiction

• Multiple POV

• Town coming together

• Strong Women

• Suspense

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲?

The majority of this book was a fast pace.

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸?

This is a sweet story that highlights the camaraderie of a group of women during a very difficult period of time. I became immersed in the hardships of the times, the toll it took on everyone, as well as the willingness of strangers to step outside of their comfort zones and help one another. If you love historical fiction, this one is for you.

Thank you Ballantine books for this gifted copy in exchange, for my honest opinions.