The Girls at the Kingfisher Club
The Girls at the Kingfisher Club
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1920s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Girls at the Kingfisher Club by Genevieve Valentine follows twelve sisters in 1920s New York City. They navigate restrictive familial circumstances imposed by their controlling father, finding freedom and identity through clandestine nights of dancing at speakeasies. The narrative explores themes of individuality and resilience during a time of social and cultural upheaval.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
5,144 ratings
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Review Roundup
The Girls at the Kingfisher Club by Genevieve Valentine is praised for its atmospheric 1920s New York setting and strong female characters. Readers appreciate the blend of fairy tale and historical fiction, admiring its elegant prose. Criticism includes a slow plot pace and lack of character depth for some protagonists, yet overall, it's a compelling reimagining of the Twelve Dancing Princesses.
Who Should Read The Girls at the Kingfisher Club?
Readers who enjoy The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald or The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern will be captivated by The Girls at the Kingfisher Club. Set in the Roaring Twenties, it appeals to those who love historical fiction, strong female protagonists, and a touch of fairy tale magic.
5,144 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1920s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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