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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
What a great book to end the year! This historical fiction novel brings to light the sad truth of what many leprosy patients experienced. The story immediately tugged at the heartstrings when introducing the main character, Mirielle West, and her diagnosis of leprosy. From there begins her journey into her “new” life. Recommended by my twin sister who received an ARC of the book, I was not disappointed. Amanda Skenandore https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/9073938-amanda-skenandore
kept my interest to the very last page! Bravo
kept my interest to the very last page! Bravo
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
slow-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
Memorable story, loved how much I learned about this topic. She grew so much throughout the story. Beautifully done.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Abandonment
Minor: Racism
dark
hopeful
informative
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:
Yes
adventurous
dark
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Audiobook. Interesting topic but simplistic storytelling. 3.5.
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-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
This was one that made me stay up past midnight for several nights just to find out what happens next.
I love the dialogue that reminds us of each character's origins and their multi-dimensional personalities. The story progressed well and never had a boring moment.
I feel like if it was just a little longer, I would give it 5 stars. I couldn't forget a few characters that never got a longer story or proper ending (mainly the Clara Bow look-a-like, the way she was introduced made me think we'd see more of her + Gloria), though the epilogue was wonderful and gave answers for Mirielle's future.
The author chose this point in American health history that I believe most people don't know of, making this book especially memorable and worth recommending.
I love the dialogue that reminds us of each character's origins and their multi-dimensional personalities. The story progressed well and never had a boring moment.
I feel like if it was just a little longer, I would give it 5 stars. I couldn't forget a few characters that never got a longer story or proper ending (mainly the Clara Bow look-a-like, the way she was introduced made me think we'd see more of her + Gloria), though the epilogue was wonderful and gave answers for Mirielle's future.
The author chose this point in American health history that I believe most people don't know of, making this book especially memorable and worth recommending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Chronic illness, Terminal illness
Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt
Minor: Child death, Racial slurs, Blood, Pregnancy, Abandonment
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes