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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
Interesting history and heart warming story. Abrupt ending
reflective
sad
slow-paced
emotional
informative
reflective
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
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:
Complicated
A Civil War story through an unusual lens - the eyes of a Jewish couple, and a young black couple struggling to be free. The unifying theme in the book is music, and sewing, and hope! The authors notes detail how the two women were inspired by the real men who fought in the Louisiana National Guard at Port Hudson, and the complexity of being a black man fighting for the Union Army. Similarly, the Jewish population was small at that time, but many of the immigrants chose to fight for freedom and their new country. These men also faced distrust from the white Union forces. The Kling brothers in the book were based on author Alyson Richards own ancestors - and the division between brothers was true! Shaunna also based her characters, especially Stella, on ancestors. An interesting read! Enjoyed learning about these characters.
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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:
Complicated
"I wouldn't be your daughter if I just sat back and did nothing." --Lily
The Thread Collectors was a wonderfully unique historical fiction novel set during the Civil War following the lives of black and white musician soldiers, and the women who will do whatever within their means to bring them home safely. I liked that this story was realistic about the limitations women had at the time. I do feel like the ending put just too nice of a bow on everything though.
You are not powerless. You can do more than just sit and wait.
The Thread Collectors was a wonderfully unique historical fiction novel set during the Civil War following the lives of black and white musician soldiers, and the women who will do whatever within their means to bring them home safely. I liked that this story was realistic about the limitations women had at the time. I do feel like the ending put just too nice of a bow on everything though.
You are not powerless. You can do more than just sit and wait.
emotional
slow-paced
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
DNF. Couldn’t get into it, sorry—characters felt flat, scenes and chapters were choppy, found myself skimming only 60 pages in. May give it another go later…
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A poignant, harsh look at the Civil War, and the beauty that did flourish behind the scenes.