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treparker73's review
4.0
Unexpectedly good
Wasn’t sure where this book would go. I haven’t read too many mixed race books and this one really dived into the past and the hurtful history of black people were treated. Yet there are always good people, then and now that see past color. This book shows that well.
Wasn’t sure where this book would go. I haven’t read too many mixed race books and this one really dived into the past and the hurtful history of black people were treated. Yet there are always good people, then and now that see past color. This book shows that well.
julespie's review
5.0
Loved everything about this book. From the flawless writing to the deep and lovable characters. Caroline's voice drew me in so completely from page 1. This story was beautifully crafted and real.
codewoo10's review
5.0
In the fields
I liked this book. The subject matter was heavy but the author did an exceptional job writing about it. At times I asked myself could a 15 year do all this, but Caroline is an old soul and she was doing it. I know the story is about Caroline but I would have loved a bit more background story on her mom and dad, Isaiah and Sadie. There were a few unanswered questions and I assume that happens when the story is told in first person point of view. I would recommend this book to others just because of all the emotions and the love.
I liked this book. The subject matter was heavy but the author did an exceptional job writing about it. At times I asked myself could a 15 year do all this, but Caroline is an old soul and she was doing it. I know the story is about Caroline but I would have loved a bit more background story on her mom and dad, Isaiah and Sadie. There were a few unanswered questions and I assume that happens when the story is told in first person point of view. I would recommend this book to others just because of all the emotions and the love.
ac223's review
5.0
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Willow Aster sure has a talent for breaking your heart wide open. Caroline's story is so devastating and unbelievably unfair. Every person, in every lifetime, will have their share of sorrows, but Caroline seems to have quite a bit more than her fair share. Without her biological family, she continues to move forward and take one more step every day. Throughout circumstances that would have most people crumbling, she overcomes and finds a family of her own.
Willow Aster sure has a talent for breaking your heart wide open. Caroline's story is so devastating and unbelievably unfair. Every person, in every lifetime, will have their share of sorrows, but Caroline seems to have quite a bit more than her fair share. Without her biological family, she continues to move forward and take one more step every day. Throughout circumstances that would have most people crumbling, she overcomes and finds a family of her own.
talonvictoria's review
4.0
*RE-READ
I read this in 2013. I loved this in 2013. I wanted a reread because I want all of Willow's books on my blog. I want to talk about them and give them the praise they deserve. Plus let's face it, if Willow writes it I'm going to love it. I've never met a Willow book I didn't like. I can say that because every single one of hers books haven't ever been the same. They are all diverse in their own way and that's what makes an author great.
"I fell in love already. I had someone who was everything I wanted. I didn't get to keep him. And I never got over him."
In the Fields follows the life of Caroline during the 1970's in Tennessee. She is smart, kind and as beautiful inside as she is on the outside. She is also white. Her best friend and later love interest is a very intelligent and handsome young black man named Isaiah. It goes without saying that a racial couple like this in a segregated Tennessee was frowned upon and bound to create a lot of trouble.
This is a story of prejudice, bravery, perseverance, friendship and love. Also, forbidden love. I eat that junk UP. I love it. I get attached to it. Strong heroine? CHECK. Great hero? CHECK. Dynamic and well developed secondary characters? CHECK.
Willow's writing is smooth and soothing and slammed right into my heart and never leaves. Still to this day. She always manages to pull a ton of emotions out me and before I know it I either have tears rolling down my face or a big, fat smile on my face. Willow is an immensely talented and creative author who sets herself apart yet again with this book. I always recommend this book. I'm always raving about this book. Until the day I die.
I read this in 2013. I loved this in 2013. I wanted a reread because I want all of Willow's books on my blog. I want to talk about them and give them the praise they deserve. Plus let's face it, if Willow writes it I'm going to love it. I've never met a Willow book I didn't like. I can say that because every single one of hers books haven't ever been the same. They are all diverse in their own way and that's what makes an author great.
"I fell in love already. I had someone who was everything I wanted. I didn't get to keep him. And I never got over him."
In the Fields follows the life of Caroline during the 1970's in Tennessee. She is smart, kind and as beautiful inside as she is on the outside. She is also white. Her best friend and later love interest is a very intelligent and handsome young black man named Isaiah. It goes without saying that a racial couple like this in a segregated Tennessee was frowned upon and bound to create a lot of trouble.
This is a story of prejudice, bravery, perseverance, friendship and love. Also, forbidden love. I eat that junk UP. I love it. I get attached to it. Strong heroine? CHECK. Great hero? CHECK. Dynamic and well developed secondary characters? CHECK.
Willow's writing is smooth and soothing and slammed right into my heart and never leaves. Still to this day. She always manages to pull a ton of emotions out me and before I know it I either have tears rolling down my face or a big, fat smile on my face. Willow is an immensely talented and creative author who sets herself apart yet again with this book. I always recommend this book. I'm always raving about this book. Until the day I die.
mgenneken's review
4.0
I absolutely loved this story
While I read this book I was completely immersed by the story telling. The main characters made you feel so much for them and the secondary characters, good or bad, came to life and made this story so interesting.
Caroline was such a strong, sweet heroine. Watching her heart be broken over and over by the people she loved was almost to much to bear sometimes. But the strength she always seem to dig up awesome to watch. This is her story. It more than a story of a boy and a girl. It a journey. I feel like I was there, in the room every step of the way.
Willow created something beautiful here. Such a emotional journey.
While I read this book I was completely immersed by the story telling. The main characters made you feel so much for them and the secondary characters, good or bad, came to life and made this story so interesting.
Caroline was such a strong, sweet heroine. Watching her heart be broken over and over by the people she loved was almost to much to bear sometimes. But the strength she always seem to dig up awesome to watch. This is her story. It more than a story of a boy and a girl. It a journey. I feel like I was there, in the room every step of the way.
Willow created something beautiful here. Such a emotional journey.
katemarie929's review
5.0
Loved this book! Definitely one of my favorites, emotional story by true. Some of the lines were breathtaking!
jessreads82's review
4.0
I LOVED this book! I really wanted to give it five stars, but there were a few things that bothered me about it.
This is a heart-wrenching story of a young girl trying to do everything she can to keep her family together, but despite her efforts, she is deserted by her family and experiences a horribly violent trauma. The main character, Caroline, is realistically depicted as she grows and matures. I loved her character, and her kindness and generosity, but I lover her even more as she grew and learned how to stand up for herself.
Threaded through the entire story is her forbidden teenage love, which causes her heartbreak, but ultimately provides her with the strength to learn who she is. It also demonstrates just how hateful and ignorant people can be. The story was set in the South in the 1970's, but I know that much of the ignorance still exists.
The only thing I didn't like about the story, was that it fell into a lot of clichés towards the end, and things were wrapping up too tightly. I also didn't care for the prologue, which instead of creating mystery, made me figure out the plot far too early.
Despite that, I recommend this book to anyone looking for an emotional, yet, beautiful story.
This is a heart-wrenching story of a young girl trying to do everything she can to keep her family together, but despite her efforts, she is deserted by her family and experiences a horribly violent trauma. The main character, Caroline, is realistically depicted as she grows and matures. I loved her character, and her kindness and generosity, but I lover her even more as she grew and learned how to stand up for herself.
Threaded through the entire story is her forbidden teenage love, which causes her heartbreak, but ultimately provides her with the strength to learn who she is. It also demonstrates just how hateful and ignorant people can be. The story was set in the South in the 1970's, but I know that much of the ignorance still exists.
The only thing I didn't like about the story, was that it fell into a lot of clichés towards the end, and things were wrapping up too tightly. I also didn't care for the prologue, which instead of creating mystery, made me figure out the plot far too early.
Despite that, I recommend this book to anyone looking for an emotional, yet, beautiful story.
valeehill's review
5.0
A review of this book deserves serious thought and I'm still seriously lacking the ability to think...straight. However, the beauty of the story is worth every one of the heart squeezes and tears I experienced.