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suvata's review against another edition
5.0
#ReeseWitherspoon Book Club November 2019 pick
Wow! I was very impressed with this book. I will admit that I only read it because of the “plagiarism“ accusation and because it was Reese’s book club pick and I’ve been reading all of those. This was such an interesting story about women in rural areas organizing a traveling library of sorts. I’ve read articles about these small organizations but this is the first novel that I’ve read about it. Eventually, I will read the book that was mentioned in the alleged plagiarism but I really doubt that it will stand up to this 5-Star read.
Wow! I was very impressed with this book. I will admit that I only read it because of the “plagiarism“ accusation and because it was Reese’s book club pick and I’ve been reading all of those. This was such an interesting story about women in rural areas organizing a traveling library of sorts. I’ve read articles about these small organizations but this is the first novel that I’ve read about it. Eventually, I will read the book that was mentioned in the alleged plagiarism but I really doubt that it will stand up to this 5-Star read.
rebecanunez's review against another edition
5.0
Inspiradora, esperanzadora, atravesé todo el abanico de emociones. Una historia para amantes de los libros. Toca tópicos muy relevantes, como la importancia de la educación. Ademas también hay romance, drama, diversión. Un libro que disfrute mucho leer.
bloomingminds77's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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
5.0
ali_winden11's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
5.0
cmower's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.5
gracejudith9's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
carolyn0613's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. It's the story of the packhorse librarians of the 1930s who, on a scheme promoted by Eleanor Roosevelt, set up a mobile library service in the mountainous regions of Kentucky. The story is based on real events although the plot and characters are imagined. I loved the brave women who put their hearts and bodies into providing not just books, but inspiration, friendship and hope to those isolated homes and communities. This whole book is full of inspiring female characters (and a few good men). It's very well written with a plot that moves along nicely. An excellent book.
kk_reads_books's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
4.0