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robbynjreeve's review against another edition
4.0
Genre(s): historical fiction
Theme(s): packhorse librarians
Award(s): Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction
Recommended for ages: 16+
Summary: A little town in Kentucky has decided to start a packhorse librarian system.
Alice Wright jumps at the chance to join and get out of her house that she shares with her standoffish husband and overbearing father-in-law. The girls are led by Margery, a fiery woman who doesn't let society tell her how to behave.
Review: I really enjoyed this book! I wouldn't say it was page turner, yet I found myself picking it up continuously over other books that I would normally have put higher on my reading list. I really enjoyed learning about packhorse librarians (who I knew nothing about) and the story of the 2 main female characters. I thought the friendships developed beautifully and loved the idea of strong women being shown in so many different ways and types of people.
Recommended for fans of: The Great Alone, All the Light We Cannot See
If you loved this book then you should try.... The Rent Collector
Theme(s): packhorse librarians
Award(s): Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction
Recommended for ages: 16+
Summary: A little town in Kentucky has decided to start a packhorse librarian system.
Alice Wright jumps at the chance to join and get out of her house that she shares with her standoffish husband and overbearing father-in-law. The girls are led by Margery, a fiery woman who doesn't let society tell her how to behave.
Review: I really enjoyed this book! I wouldn't say it was page turner, yet I found myself picking it up continuously over other books that I would normally have put higher on my reading list. I really enjoyed learning about packhorse librarians (who I knew nothing about) and the story of the 2 main female characters. I thought the friendships developed beautifully and loved the idea of strong women being shown in so many different ways and types of people.
Recommended for fans of: The Great Alone, All the Light We Cannot See
If you loved this book then you should try.... The Rent Collector
fluffernutter's review against another edition
3.5
Very enjoyable read but the end felt rushed. I'd rather have been left with some loose ends than for them to be tied up too neatly and easily.
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