Shockingly, I didn't love "The Alice Network" by Kate Quinn as much as I thought I would. I wanted way more from Eve's point of view, and the ending just felt super rushed. I think the more historical fiction I read, the harder it is for a book to wow me these days, to be honest. It's getting harder and harder to find those truly amazing historical fiction book reviews!

Okay, I seem to be in the minority here. I really didn't click with Kate Quinn's writing style in *The Alice Network*, and honestly, I found it repetitive and pretty exhausting to get through. Look, there's no question that women played a vital role in both World War I and World War II. We should absolutely celebrate their courage, their sacrifices, and their sheer strength. But for me, this book didn't really focus on the historical aspects; it felt more like it was about the silly antics of t...

“Facing a pistol-wielding murderer does tend to put parents further down the list of things to be intimidated by.” The Alice Network, to put it plainly, is too long a book for one of its two perspectives to not work for me. Most of my three-star ratings are "I liked it, but...", though in this case, it's more that I liked roughly half of the book and had to force myself not to skim through the other chapters.Many historical books use the perspectives of two characters more successfully than t...

2.5 stars. I'm disappointed in myself that I didn't enjoy *The Alice Network* more. I really thought I would love this book by Kate Quinn, yet I barely even liked it. I really enjoyed learning about The Alice Network and that amazing piece of history involving female spies. These women were brave secret agents leading double lives during WWII, aiding their country in uncovering highly classified information. These unsung heroes risked their lives as much as any soldier on the battlefield, and I...

2.5 stars, rounded down. My favorite part of *The Alice Network* was learning about the female spy network during WWI, called the Alice Network. The name is taken from the leader, the real-life Louise de Bettignies, who used the pseudonym Alice Dubois. What a shame these women went so long without getting the recognition they so deserved. They were truly brave and inspiring women who saved the lives of many with the information they obtained and passed along.And therein lies the problem I have w...

What a fascinating story! And to discover it's based on a real woman, Louise de Bettignies, also known as Alice Dubois, makes it even better. I love a good historical novel, and *The Alice Network* by Kate Quinn definitely ranks right up there. It tells two parallel tales: one about a group of female spies in Lille during World War I, and the other about a pregnant college student searching for her cousin who disappeared after the end of World War II. Eve Gardiner, one of the spies, is the link ...

Oh dear! I slogged through about 150 pages of this 500-page book, The Alice Network, before giving up. It claims to be historical fiction, set partly in 1915 and partly in 1947. I say "claims," because just telling us the date won't really convince the reader. When a young woman in 1947 says "nice wheels" in reference to a car, it just doesn't ring true. And then back in 1915, writing about Folkestone and the refugees there, we are told that "more French and Belgian (was) heard on the docks than...

"The Alice Network" offered a pleasant escape, though my enjoyment was split. The book weaves together two narratives, and I was completely captivated by the 1915 storyline. However, the 1947 story arc was just alright for me. I didn't connect with the character of Charley or her part of the tale. I'm not the biggest fan of historical fiction, so perhaps that influenced my opinion. Many readers have loved this book, though. I experienced "The Alice Network" as an audiobook, and the narrator was ...

In recent years, the vital contributions of women from diverse backgrounds to arts and science are finally being revealed, recognized, and brought into mainstream attention through books and movies. The Alice Network, a real-life spy network operating in France during World War I, is another example. These women risked their lives to gather crucial information for the Allies to defeat Germany. I was captivated by the characters in Kate Quinn's The Alice Network, becoming completely engrossed in...

I absolutely loved "The Alice Network" by Kate Quinn. I've read quite a bit about WWII spies, but hadn't encountered much about women spies during WWI, so this felt fresh and unique. The characters were fantastic – well-developed with a deep understanding of their motivations and experiences. I genuinely think "The Alice Network" is one of the best historical fiction novels I've read this year. I'm planning a longer, more detailed review for social media soon. I just wanted to get this initial ...