The Whalebone Theatre by Joanna Quinn

[BrandyandGinger]

I'm about a third of the way through The Whalebone Theatre and it's very good. I always enjoy a book set in a country house between the World Wars and this is a really good one. It's main protagonist is a plucky young girl and it has lots of eccentric characters and a linear story line. It's really cheering me up and I need it with this everlasting rain. Highly recommended.

[BrandyandGinger]

I think anybody who likes I Capture the Castle or Elizabeth Jane Howard would really enjoy it.

[Stillamum3]

I read it before Christmas, and I really enjoyed it too!

[MissBattleaxe]

It was my favourite read of 2023 and my Mum loved it too.

[PatChaunceysFruitCake]

I read it when it was recommended on The Royal Reading Room on Instagram. Absolutely loved it.

[happystory]

Found it dull. Skipped the acting parts. A poor imitation of Elizabeth Howard.

[Flourshiba]

Absolutely loving this. My kindle says I’m 80% through, and I’m already sad at the thought it’s coming to an end.

The flawed, but lovable characters, the wonderfully descriptive, evocative writing & the WW backdrop from differing perspectives. The best book I’ve read in ages!

[Bimblesalong]

Really enjoyed it and had hoped for some sort of sequel.

[Firenanna]

I loved this book too, read last year and thoroughly enjoyed the story

[TwigTheWonderKid]

I've just spent over a week in hospital and this was the perfect read. Not too demanding but well enough written.

At times it did remind me rather too much of the Cazalet Chronicles though.

[BrandyandGinger]

It is familiar, but not in a bad way. It's well plotted and it's set in such a fascinating period of recent history.

[Arconialiving]

I really enjoyed it & loved how it was like lots of short stories as it moved through time & the characters.

[Nonewclothes2024]

I (and my book group) really enjoyed it.

[weescotlass]

I bought this on a recommendation of a friend. I really couldn't get on with it and eventually gave up about 2/3 through. And I rarely give up on books. Maybe I should try again.