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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
Such an interesting book - historical fiction about a leper colony in Louisiana. I knew nothing about it and found it fascinating. Loved the story of Miriellle and how much she changed during her time there.
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
1920's, Hollywood, Mirielle West, wife of famous silent film star discovers she has leprosy. She is forced to leave her family & go to a leper colony in Louisiana. Her self pitying character slowly changed over to having compassion for others.
slow-paced
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
slow-paced
This was a good read. Intriguing fiction based on fact. Great book club choice. I feel for those with Hansen's disease like I feel for those with HIV. The stigma is unnecessary in the face of education and science.
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
emotional
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
dark
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes