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The Alice Network
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Book Brief
560
Novel • Fiction
France • 1940s
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn follows 19-year-old Charlie St. Clair and former World War I spy Eve Gardiner as they seek Charlie's missing cousin, Rose, in 1947. Each town triggers Eve’s memories of her spy past in the Alice Network during World War I. Their journey reveals intersecting quests for justice and redemption. The book includes themes of wartime trauma and violence against women.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Emotional
Adventurous
Dark
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Kate Quinn's The Alice Network is lauded for its compelling dual timelines and strong female characters, with particular praise for historical detail and engaging prose. However, some readers critique its pacing and occasional predictability. Overall, it blends drama and espionage effectively, offering a satisfying read for historical fiction enthusiasts.
Who Should Read The Alice Network?
A reader who would enjoy The Alice Network by Kate Quinn is likely captivated by historical fiction with strong, complex female protagonists, and a blend of espionage and emotional depth. Fans of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale or Anthony Doerr's All the Light We Cannot See will find this novel similarly engaging and compelling.
596,013 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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560
Novel • Fiction
France • 1940s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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