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dotwiz67's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
epiclimerye's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
talknerdybookblog's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Representation: Black main character, Bisexual main character, Black supporting characters, Black side characters, Lesbian side characters, Saphhic main relationship, Sapphic side relationship
Mature Themes:
• Minimal swearing
• Sexual content is non-descriptive
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Racism
• Infidelity
• Classism
• Discussion and recounting of lynchings
• Sexism
• Misogynoir
• Fatphobia
• Homophobia
• Lesbophobia
• Racial slurs
Ending:HFN
Mature Themes:
• Minimal swearing
• Sexual content is non-descriptive
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Racism
• Infidelity
• Classism
• Discussion and recounting of lynchings
• Sexism
• Misogynoir
• Fatphobia
• Homophobia
• Lesbophobia
• Racial slurs
Ending:
bookishnan's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jowestendorf's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
berges_books's review
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book really made me think. I loved the beginning and end, the middle was a bit slow paced and harder for me to get into. An important storyline tho.
cxffee_addxct's review
4.0
The First Ladies by Marie Benedict is such a riveting historical fiction read. Most historical fiction novels that take place during this time period focus so heavily on the warfronts, on the happenings in WWII, and are usually delivered from a male POV. It was so refreshing to read a story that shared the story of what was happening during the Great Depression and the second World War on American soil, happening to everyday Americans in their fight for equal rights under the Roosevelt administration. And to get that on-the-ground story from the POVs of Mrs. Roosevelt and Mrs. Bethune? Amazing. 4.5 out of 5 stars. The only thing that knocked this book down half a star for me was the fact that the dual POV was sometimes hard to follow between chapters, so it became a bit of a slow/tedious read for me, but the storytelling and the writing was incredible.
Thank you to Marie Benedict and Beverly Books for the chance to read this ARC of The First Ladies!! It was incredible.
Thank you to Marie Benedict and Beverly Books for the chance to read this ARC of The First Ladies!! It was incredible.
sulovebug's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
ccrose's review
5.0
This books is absolutely a masterpiece of writing. This important historical little known friendship shaped so much of our country’s past and inspired so many things that came to fruition. I’ve learned so much about the First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Dr. Mary Cloud Bethune. I’ve never heard anything like this and after enjoying the authors first book, Personal Librarian, I knew I couldn’t pass up this book either. I hope to see more books from these wonderful author’s.
lmbahr01's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5