Reviews

Jordmoren fraHope River by Patricia Harman

sharonlillian's review against another edition

5.0

A riveting story of birth and death, poverty, hope, loss and grief. The human experience through the eyes of a midwife. Thank you Patricia Harman.

lilbreezy's review against another edition

2.0

Am I the only one who didn't take her the hint that Patience and the vet boned? Maybe I zoned out on that part but it made the pregnancy a total shock. I loved the setting and the theme but the storytelling needed some more depth.

krdegan's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this book. Thought the topic might be difficult right now, but it was the opposite. I loved reading about this midwife's journey. 4.5 stars

mollysk's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 stars

livystone's review against another edition

3.0

I enjoyed reading this book, but I just found some parts of it a bit corny and unrealistic. Overall it was a pretty good read.

saramschacht's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

kameryn_the_grateful's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing sad 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

4.5

icbikecommuter's review against another edition

4.0

I wish I could remember how or who recommended this book to my to-read list. It really is my favorite kind of book and I will read more in the series. The story is about Patience, a midwife residing in West Virginia, who lives alone and has a "checkered" past in which she was an advocate for social justice issues. Living in West Virginia during the 1930s as a single woman alone, affords her the opportunity to be ridiculed as she struggles financially while helping those in need. I kind of wonder how or what I may have done if I lived during that time period. Thanks for all of the great history intertwined with an captivating plot.

laperin's review against another edition

4.0

Not quite a 4*, but better than a 3*.

kat_asb's review against another edition

adventurous informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0