You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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:
Yes
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
3.5 rounded down. The story was about a handful of women running an underground network for women leaving abusive relationships. It was nice that the book wasn't anti-men... for every awful husband there seemed to be an equally wonderful and supportive man helping the network. I liked the storyline, and the book held my attention, but I struggled with the characters. The author didn't describe the main characters very well, and I spent 75% of the book thinking one of the characters was in her 70s or 80s before I realized she was much younger. Also, there was a few loose threads. For example, I never understood why Martin insisted on living in Bent Oak, SC. I can only guess there must be a sequel in the works to explain that connection.
emotional
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
I enjoyed this book due to the majority of the characters, the setting and the mysteriousness of it.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-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
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-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:
No
This novel takes place in the present with flashbacks to the early 70s and other points in the characters' history. I love the novel's plot: In a nutshell, it'a about a network of mostly women who, through courage and sacrifice, relocate women on the run from abusive relationships. There are also themes of acceptance and mixed-race marriage. All of this is a balm in our current atmosphere. But I couldn't help but feel that the writing didn't do the story justice. It skimmed the surface rather than digging deep. Many of the characters and story lines were underdeveloped, and I wanted to know more about the inner workings of the network and the logistics/difficulties of arranging new identities and finding safe havens. Most of those details were left to the imagination. That said, the story has heart, and sometimes fiction-light is just the thing.
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced