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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
I had a hard time at first with this book. Once I told myself that this is fiction and not a biography helped me to get into it. I read this book on vacation with NO internet access. I was shocked when I got home and did some quick searches and saw all the facts in the book. I was thinking no way that some of this book is true (She flew, the media sucks, he was so controlling...) and it was! This made me like the book more. A sign of a good book for me is one I keep thinking about when I am done reading. This one really has me doing some thinking and further reading.
I have mixed feelings about this book, mostly because of the genre (historical novel). I spent too much time while reading wondering how close to actual events certain chapters were. Fortunately the author does include some information about what was based on actual facts and what was pure fiction after the end of the novel (and a reading list, which I plan to look into).
When it comes to this genre, I guess I prefer it when "real" people in historical novels are included as supporting characters (see The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver) vs. the main characters. But that's my personal preference.
Anne Morrow Lindbergh comes across as a flawed but very sympathetic character. I haven't read any of her books but plan to do so now. I was familiar with Charles Lindbergh's involvement in the America First movement before the US entry into WWII and his Antisemitism, but was not aware of his other massive character flaws.
When it comes to this genre, I guess I prefer it when "real" people in historical novels are included as supporting characters (see The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver) vs. the main characters. But that's my personal preference.
Anne Morrow Lindbergh comes across as a flawed but very sympathetic character. I haven't read any of her books but plan to do so now. I was familiar with Charles Lindbergh's involvement in the America First movement before the US entry into WWII and his Antisemitism, but was not aware of his other massive character flaws.
Ann Morrow Lindbergh’s accomplishments should be in history books. But as most of textbooks are written by men it’s only through well written historical novels (like this book) that we discover strong women such as Ann. And what a life!
I don't know why I kept reading this book. The main character realizes fairly early on that her husband isn't going to love her the way she wants to be loved, but she continues making excuses for him and sort of blindly following him until she's middle aged. This scenario repeats itself over and over for most of the book. Written in an uninteresting style.
A well done historical fiction novel that delves into the lives of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh.
Wonderful story about Anne Morrow Lindbergh and her life with American hero, Charles Lindbergh.
An intimate look at the harsh truth behind their seemingly perfect lives.
An intimate look at the harsh truth behind their seemingly perfect lives.
I knew a bit about Charles Lindberg (famed aviator, has kidnapped son, was sympathetic to Nazi's), but knew absolutely nothing about his wife, who was really a remarkably talented aviator in her own right. From a historical standpoint, this is a worthwhile read. There were so many things I didn't know about the Lindberg story---and that era in general---that I found very interesting.
But, I also felt a bit flat about these very real people. Charles Lindberg is very unlikeable, but--oy--his wife, Anne, isn't much better. Perhaps a product of her time, she just seems to roll along doing whatever is required to keep the "aviator" happy. But her lack of a personality (or spine?) makes it hard to get emotionally invested in the big moments.
But, I also felt a bit flat about these very real people. Charles Lindberg is very unlikeable, but--oy--his wife, Anne, isn't much better. Perhaps a product of her time, she just seems to roll along doing whatever is required to keep the "aviator" happy. But her lack of a personality (or spine?) makes it hard to get emotionally invested in the big moments.
Poorly written. Anne Morrow Lindbergh's life and marriage is an incredible story -too bad this author wasn't adept enough to tell it.
Really enjoyed this book-engaged from the first page. I love the flawed characters. The first half is better than the second but still very enjoyable. I love historical fiction and this book inspired me to research what was fantasy and what was true. Wow-I really want to learn more about Charles Lindbergh. Her version of him-not a likeable person! Glad I read the book