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katymaryreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
nikki_nikki's review
5.0
Loved the writing and characters in this book. Will hope that Tilghman writes again.
juliregen's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
rebdhar's review
5.0
Tilghman wonderfully takes three women of very different backgrounds and shows how they are affected by their past experiences, and how new ones can lead them to a life they had never imagined. The details about the building of the Carnegie libraries, and of how some of them have evolved, is fascinating. The history of the library turned arts center at the heart of the book shows how the strength of those from the past can give inspiration for action in sometimes unexpected ways. The solidarity that the women in the novel ultimately find is built upon the commitment to the Kansas women of the past.
insomniacintheflesh's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bruederin's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
disasterchick's review
4.0
There was much to enjoy with this book, and just a few things that kept it from being an amazing read. I will recommend. This book brings out the importance of friendship, libraries, and art. I also loved the references to other Carnegie libraries in Kansas.
readingellii's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
katejeminhizer's review
3.0
I have been toying with how I wanted to word my review. The story itself is charming. I enjoyed how the author seemed to highlight the strength of women and community while simultaneously allowing the characters to have their own individual strengths. I also loved the historical references to the libraries built by Carnegie and the impact those had, and continue to have, on communities. However, I felt the chapters were to short and somewhat choppy. There were times I was unsure why a relationship between characters developed the way it did. Overall the book is a good debut and I'm intrigued to see what Tilghman will give us next.
sweil05's review
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0