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bettielovesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this book, I was sobbing most of the second half, but no worries, still has a happy ending.
The narration is one if not the best I’ve ever encounter.
The narration is one if not the best I’ve ever encounter.
catherine_hopper's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this heartfelt historical novel about women who triumphed over their circumstances, although it had a little more romance than I like. I couldn't help but compare it to
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, which is also about women working as pack horse librarians in Kentucky in the same time period. I would recommend that one more.
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, which is also about women working as pack horse librarians in Kentucky in the same time period. I would recommend that one more.
shubbard116's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyed the book and thought it was a fast read. 4 stars because I thought it was a bit predictable and overly dramatic for my taste, but still definitely worth the read.
adiasophia's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.75
chels4956's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.0
lynnski723's review against another edition
4.0
I received this book almost 5 years ago so didn’t remember what it was about when I finally picked it to read. I was so excited to find out early on that I would be reading about a traveling library in rural Kentucky! And with it written by Jojo Moyes, I knew I would enjoy it. And I did. The setting is beautiful and the strong female characters are greatly entertaining, to say the least. The main reason I couldn’t give it a 5 is because the final chapter is a little too sappy with its individual closer for all. Overall though, it was a great read and I recommend it.
sleepy_giraffe's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Child abuse, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
jjankunas's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
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
2.0
alexowen344's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
LOVED THIS BOOK. Very well written, JoJo’s words take you right into the story. The characters were well thought out and balanced each other well.