Reviews

The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes

thevagabondlawyer's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

✨️A joy to read - even as it gently tugs at your heartstrings. Jojo Moyes' 'The Giver of Stars' is a celebration of love, literacy, and the indomitable spirit of female friendship. Inspired by true events in Depression-era Kentucky, Moyes crafts a stirring adventure that shines a light on the transformative power of books and community. 

In this exciting story, women become horseback librarians and find freedom and friendship, facing not only the challenges of rough terrain but also the narrow-mindedness of Baileyville's inhabitants, to deliver books and encourage people to read. 

Moyes, renowned for 'Me Before You,' delivers a compelling narrative that pays homage to the resilience of these women and the enduring bond they share. It’s a rollicking story, one to get lost in. 👊✨️

charlequin30's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious 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

5.0

elennyyy's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.25

brunsondm's review

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

4.5

sandysmith's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful informative 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

I'm gradually adding books I've read in 2021 to give a true reflection of the books I've read since keeping records.  This was the first book I read in 2021, and is what kick-started my reading journey having put reading on the  back burner whilst bringing up the children,  previously being an avid reader. I loved this book and learnt a lot about the women who were the travelling library in the depression in Kentuky. A great read, which is full of interesting characters who you invest in. Fab stuff

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Domestic abuse, Racism, Alcoholism, and Animal death

Moderate: Incest

bleumingpages's review against another edition

2.0

Lukewarm

delaneywright's review

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

cspak428's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

sarahthereadingaddict's review against another edition

5.0

I've absolutely lovely listening to this book on Audiobook. What a heart warming story of the struggles of life in a poorer time.

The love of friendship and relationships, how people react differently to various of lifes obstacles. I saw myself in a couple of the characters and I absolutely loved it.

Would recommend this book to anyone.

mvlibrary's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75