The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd

4.16 AVERAGE

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melissatucker's review against another edition

4.0
I really enjoyed Kidd's historical fiction, emphasizing the contributions and sacrifices made by the Grimke sisters. It's made me ponder how my own story quilt would look.

sarahcrayons's review against another edition

4.5
dark informative inspiring 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: No

anneyconda's review against another edition

4.0
When I was growing up historical fiction was my favorite. I enjoyed this thoughtful depiction of the Grimke sisters work as abolitionists.

gmalrreads's review against another edition

4.0
Very good book. The author's notes at the end explaining the historical accuracy sealed the deal for me.
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jenniekeohane's review against another edition

4.0
4.5 stars. Compelling historical story based on the life of Angelina and Sarah Grimke. Nicely woven together with stories about the slaves owned by the Grimke family.
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jaderedmond's review

4.0
Sarah has lucky girl syndrome (for most of it).

But honestly, a very moving story, beautifully written.

I think I liked the ending.

jennewby71's review

2.0
2.5 stars. Meh...that's what I felt about this book. It wasn't 'bad', it wasn't good or great either. I found it rather boring. I knew nothing of the Grimke sisters before this book, so I went into it blindly. This is also the first Sue Monk Kidd book I've read. The writing is good. I have no issues with that. I just found the story itself boring. Nothing really 'happens'. I like books that are page turners. I want a book that has enough going on that I'm so compelled to not put it down to know what happens next. With this book I never got that feeling. I almost didn't even care. I had no deep feelings for any of the characters. I felt the book jumps months and sometimes years within a single chapter, from one paragraph to the next, so that was sort of hard to follow at times. I think my main issue with this book is that nothing really happens. it was long and boring.

e_cook_86's review against another edition

5.0
challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

haleighotter's review against another edition

3.5
challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense 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

benitakm's review against another edition

5.0
Really enjoyed this book. Highly reccommend it.