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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Blood
A Disturbing real life time period where infected men thought a young (very young. - this story is a 12 yr old) would cure them. No knowledge era - 1870’s. Access to orphan girls with no where to turn. Interestingly the author wrote this based on her great great grandmothers notes. I had read “ The orphan Train” and it is referenced in this novel!
I love Ami McKay. Her writing is so complete. Not overwhelming, but not underwhelming either, and she doesn't leave anything unsettled. She writes with an amazing empathy for female characters. I really enjoyed The Virgin Cure.
This book falls into categories i am not especially experienced in reading, so I don't feel like I should rip it apart too thoroughly. Although told in a meandering manner, without much pull onward for most of the novel, I found myself intrigued enough by the narrator's voice to keep going. The conclusion was less than satisfactory for me (some stuff happened, but it's all okay, now!), but I was pleased to hear that the book and its most sympathetic characters were inspired by real events and people.
This book was solidly entertaining. It's the story of a girl named Moth and her struggles as a poverty stricken waif in the slums of New York in 1871. It may sound depressing, and it sometimes is. Still, I thought it was well told and I especially enjoyed the portrayal of Dr. Sadie, the female doctor who treats the ones no other doctor will treat. I'd definitely read more by this author and I feel that she has a great style.
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
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Centering around a young girl who under horrible circumstances is abandoned and must find her own way in New York City at the age of 12. As there were only a few options for girls and as I learned some horrible ways for girls to keep a roof over their heads, I was astonished at the details of these girls lives that lived through these years in New York City. I am certain that this wasn't just happening at this moment in time or just in this town, so I think this book has a sense of relevancy even at this time.
Centering around a young girl who under horrible circumstances is abandoned and must find her own way in New York City at the age of 12. As there were only a few options for girls and as I learned some horrible ways for girls to keep a roof over their heads, I was astonished at the details of these girls lives that lived through these years in New York City. I am certain that this wasn't just happening at this moment in time or just in this town, so I think this book has a sense of relevancy even at this time.
Lovely book. I enjoy Ami McKay's writing. I felt like I was right there in NYC with Moth/Ada. After reading a lot of non-fiction this was a lovely change and I really lost myself in the book.
This book took me a while to get into, but it eventually picked up about halfway through. While I wouldn't say I overly enjoyed this book as much as the birth house, it is definitely a topic in history that should be learned about.
This is definitely not the feel-good book of the year. It presents you with some of the harsh realities of being in the poorest class in historical New York. My heart goes out to the girl in this story & what she has to go through to survive.