Canary Girls
Canary Girls
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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British Literature•
World War IEngland • 1910s
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World History2023
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Canary Girls by Jennifer Chiaverini explores the lives of women munitions workers during World War I. These workers, known as Canary Girls due to the yellowing of their skin from handling TNT, contributed significantly to the war effort despite facing dangerous working conditions. The novel delves into their resilience, camaraderie, and impact on labor rights and gender roles.
Inspirational
Emotional
Challenging
Romantic
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Canary Girls by Jennifer Chiaverini garners praise for its vivid depiction of women's contributions during wartime, highlighting their resilience and camaraderie. Readers appreciate the historical detail and engaging characters but feel the narrative occasionally lacks depth. Overall, Chiaverini successfully illuminates an overlooked part of history with empathy and charm.
Who Should Read Canary Girls?
Readers who enjoyed The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah or The Alice Network by Kate Quinn will appreciate Canary Girls by Jennifer Chiaverini. This book will captivate fans of historical fiction focusing on strong, resilient women and lesser-known aspects of World War I history.
9,431 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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417
Novel • Fiction
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British Literature•
World War IEngland • 1910s
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World History2023
Adult
18+ years
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