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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
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Fleurette is the star of the show in the latest Kopp Sisters novel... I like her and how much she has grown as a character/ person since the beginning, so it was nice to see more of Fleurette being independent but also caring for her family.
The Kopp's brother has passed away by the time the book begins, leaving his wife Bessie and their 2.5 (she's pregnant) children basically penniless. The Kopp sisters all give up their dreams (for Constance, a job training the first female recruits for the FBI; for Norma, living and working in Belgium; for Fleurette, living in another town with in a nice boardinghouse and getting back to the stage) to help Bessie pay bills, keep up the house, and raise the children. I didn't like that each sister had to do this, even if this series is based on real events, because up until now it seems like the trajectory of their lives had been leading to them moving on from being a 3-person unit and finally experiencing life for themselves.
But, Amy Stewart still writes a good story. I feel less engaged than I did with the first couple of books, but I liked #7 overall.
Fleurette is the star of the show in the latest Kopp Sisters novel... I like her and how much she has grown as a character/ person since the beginning, so it was nice to see more of Fleurette being independent but also caring for her family.
The Kopp's brother has passed away by the time the book begins, leaving his wife Bessie and their 2.5 (she's pregnant) children basically penniless. The Kopp sisters all give up their dreams (for Constance, a job training the first female recruits for the FBI; for Norma, living and working in Belgium; for Fleurette, living in another town with in a nice boardinghouse and getting back to the stage) to help Bessie pay bills, keep up the house, and raise the children. I didn't like that each sister had to do this, even if this series is based on real events, because up until now it seems like the trajectory of their lives had been leading to them moving on from being a 3-person unit and finally experiencing life for themselves.
But, Amy Stewart still writes a good story. I feel less engaged than I did with the first couple of books, but I liked #7 overall.
This series continues to delight. It's really empowering reading about how the Kopp sisters support each other, work out new avenues to be financially independent, and help other women they meet along the way.
Their story is a mix of historical fact and fiction at this juncture, but still well written.
Their story is a mix of historical fact and fiction at this juncture, but still well written.
4.5/5 - Really fun change of pace to go inside Fleurette's mind (and to spend more time with their SIL Bessie). I just really love spending time with the Kopp sisters!
Loved that Fleurette takes center stage in this one - she's come a long way from being the spoiled, pretty baby of the family. I absolutely feel that this series keeps living up to its predecessors, and giving us well written, snarky and strong characters that are, in their own ways, kicking ass and boldly taking up space. You know what they say.. females are strong as hell.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Author Amy Stewart is one of my happiest recent author discoveries. After enjoying her prior books it was time for this one, seventh in the Miss Kopp series, and it was worth the anticipation.
Set in 1919 New Jersey, the Kopp sisters have recently and unexpectedly lost their brother, Francis. Not only do the sisters need to find income in order to keep their farm, they need to find it shortly after WWI, a very daunting and overwhelming task, especially when grieving. Their sister-in-law, Bessie, is afraid of being burdensome as she is also pregnant and has two other children.
Constance is a reluctant store detective, Norma assumes the position of "manager" of the household and accounts and Fleurette, longing for excitement and adventure of the stage, finds a lackluster job of seamstress but also tries her hand at working clandestinely in divorce cases with an attorney. The story is about the sisters' daily lives and what they do to improve finances. This time the focus is on Fleurette, the youngest and least mature, though she grows profoundly. Her spirit of adventure really appeals to me as I'm the same that way.
How I love the historical details! Stewart captures the characters beautifully including mannerisms and personalities. This gentle book has subtle oomph and strength. I cannot possibly say enough about this series...you've got to try yourself. The scope for future instalments is wonderful.
My sincere thank you to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and NetGalley for the privilege of reading this lovely, lovely book.
Set in 1919 New Jersey, the Kopp sisters have recently and unexpectedly lost their brother, Francis. Not only do the sisters need to find income in order to keep their farm, they need to find it shortly after WWI, a very daunting and overwhelming task, especially when grieving. Their sister-in-law, Bessie, is afraid of being burdensome as she is also pregnant and has two other children.
Constance is a reluctant store detective, Norma assumes the position of "manager" of the household and accounts and Fleurette, longing for excitement and adventure of the stage, finds a lackluster job of seamstress but also tries her hand at working clandestinely in divorce cases with an attorney. The story is about the sisters' daily lives and what they do to improve finances. This time the focus is on Fleurette, the youngest and least mature, though she grows profoundly. Her spirit of adventure really appeals to me as I'm the same that way.
How I love the historical details! Stewart captures the characters beautifully including mannerisms and personalities. This gentle book has subtle oomph and strength. I cannot possibly say enough about this series...you've got to try yourself. The scope for future instalments is wonderful.
My sincere thank you to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and NetGalley for the privilege of reading this lovely, lovely book.
I think I've now read or listened to all of these books. This one has probably been my least favorite, and that's not to say it isn't very good, but it just didn't keep my attention or keep me engrossed as the other books in the series have done.
I've enjoyed the entire Kopp sisters saga, and this book is no exception. Amy Stewart writes engagingly about her characters, their flaws and their fortes. The stories, drawn from real New York/New Jersey history, are fascinating and make the book a page turner. It is really a joy to find out that Ms. Stewart is planning more additions to this family's bookshelf. I'll be waiting, happily, for the next one!
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This instalment is back to the pre-war shenanigans and this time, Fleurette has more of the focus on her character. It was fun, and the ending sets up what should be the next volume in the series, which I hope will also be fun!