The Beantown Girls
The Beantown Girls
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Europe • 1940s
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Beantown Girls by Jane Healey follows three women from Boston who volunteer as Red Cross Clubmobile Girls during World War II. Their journey takes them across war-torn Europe, where they provide coffee, snacks, and a touch of home to soldiers while facing personal challenges and forming strong bonds of friendship.
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Review Roundup
The Beantown Girls by Jane Healey vividly explores the journey of three women navigating World War II as Red Cross Clubmobile girls. Readers praise the rich historical details, compelling characters, and engrossing narrative. However, some criticize the predictable plot and uneven pacing. Nonetheless, it’s a heartfelt tribute to unsung heroines.
Who Should Read The Beantown Girls?
Readers who enjoyed The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah or The Alice Network by Kate Quinn will be captivated by Jane Healey's The Beantown Girls. Historical fiction fans, especially those drawn to WWII narratives with strong female leads, camaraderie, and resilience, will find this book compelling and heartwarming.
48,714 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Europe • 1940s
2019
Adult
18+ years
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