The Alice Network

by Kate Quinn

Saskia Maarleveld (Narrator)

Two women--a female spy recruited to the real-life Alice Network in France during World War I and an unconventional American socialite searching for her cousin in 1947--team up to discover the truth, no matter where it leads.

• ISBN10: 1538415488
• ISBN13: 9781538415481
• Publish Date: 6 June 2017
• Publish Status: Active
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
• Imprint: HarperAudio
• Edition: Library Edition
• Format: Audiobook (CD)
• Duration: 15 hours and 7 minutes
• Language: English

Reviews

[Lynn]

Fascinating and enjoyable.

[Terri M. LeBlanc]

I had been on a role with historical fiction books and movies set in or with a connection with World War II. The Alice Network came highly recommended to me by several people especially ones had also read (or had knowledge of) Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein. I add The Alice Network to my TBR pile and immediately put a hold on it at my library, but when I saw it at Barnes & Noble on the “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” table, I snatched up a copy because I just couldn’t wait ANY longer.

I liked The Alice Network. I didn’t love it. But admittedly, it had a high bar to leap as I had recently seen Dunkirk and re-read Code Name Verity (and cried like a baby AGAIN—Kiss me, Hardy!). I was still chasing that same emotional resonance that I felt while watching Dunkirk and re-reading “Verity” when I bought The Alice Network.

What I Like About The Alice Network

I like the history of women spies. The lengths the women went through to gather intel and pass messages never failed to amaze me. While “Verity” covered the torture that happens to a capture spy, The Alice Network reveals the dangers, the stress of being discovered, and the tactics used to pass messages. It was marveling and heart-breaking. I will never think of Baudelaire in the same way again.

What I Dislike about The Alice Network

Compared to Eve’s story (WWI spy), Charlie’s parallel story felt flat for me. I wanted to care about her quest to find Rose, but Charlie struck me as self-centered and self-involved. Her connection to Eve seemed flimsy. Also Charlie’s story is predictable at best. It doesn’t not have the layers or intrigue that Eve’s story has. The hurt and damage in Charlie’s life lies on the surface and is somewhat easily solved; while Eve’s hurt and damage is soul deep and life-long.

Is The Alice Network Worth Your Time?
Yes, if you are a fan of historical fiction. If you are drawn to strong women overcoming seemingly impossible odds, The Alice Network is right up your alley. And if you like learning about silent pockets of history, I would definitely encourage you to give The Alice Network a shot.

[Kait ✨]

Unmarried and pregnant Charlie St. Clair heads to London from America in 1947 to follow the one lead she has for her beloved missing cousin. There she finds Eve Gardiner, a crusty old woman who agrees—under duress—to help Charlie. Following Charlie’s story in present day and Eve’s 1915 journey to become a spy in occupied France, The Alice Network weaves together an unforgettable breakneck plot that will have you on the edge of your seat. For fans of [a:Kate Morton|615274|Kate Morton|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1444262471p2/615274.jpg] and [a:Kristin Hannah|54493|Kristin Hannah|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1517255843p2/54493.jpg].