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jessies's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
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When Lorraine gets pregnant in 1960's North Carolina, her college bound boyfriend is less than helpful and her parents are horrified. She is sent to a home for unwed mothers to finish her pregnancy.
Lorraine is an ambitious girl, and being away for most of her senior year puts a wrench in her college plans. She goes in to the home hopeful that she can continue her education. What she finds is a sad, lonely place where she must take homemaking classes. She bonds with her two roommates and goes to the library. With the help of a young librarian she is able to study for her GED.
She is also faced with an impossible decision, will she give her baby up for adoption. Her struggle in this respect was very relatable. We also hear from other characters such as Lorraine's parents, her useless boyfriend, a high school friend, the social worker at the home and the friendly librarian.
If you would like more information about these homes you should read the girls who went away by Ann Fessler.
When Lorraine gets pregnant in 1960's North Carolina, her college bound boyfriend is less than helpful and her parents are horrified. She is sent to a home for unwed mothers to finish her pregnancy.
Lorraine is an ambitious girl, and being away for most of her senior year puts a wrench in her college plans. She goes in to the home hopeful that she can continue her education. What she finds is a sad, lonely place where she must take homemaking classes. She bonds with her two roommates and goes to the library. With the help of a young librarian she is able to study for her GED.
She is also faced with an impossible decision, will she give her baby up for adoption. Her struggle in this respect was very relatable. We also hear from other characters such as Lorraine's parents, her useless boyfriend, a high school friend, the social worker at the home and the friendly librarian.
If you would like more information about these homes you should read the girls who went away by Ann Fessler.
glitterreader's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sometimes_ready's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
taking half a star for the girls whose ending we never learn. I would have read this story even if it were 5 times longer and followed the lives of all the women Lorain met. This book is the definition of bitter-sweet. It’s heart wrenchingly eye opening and so deeply relatable.
Content Warnings
Minor: Incest
jbartlett1's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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? No
4.0
I thought this was a good book where you can sympathize for Lorraine and what she was going through. Some parts were predictable…
gillygumble's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
letmetakea_shelfie_'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
sriddle11's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
marcirenee1974's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book was so sad and rage-inducing! So much shame and blaming of the girls/women this happened to back then - but really it isn't that much different today except now we are trying to FORCE them to keep babies they don't want. We really haven't come that far regarding this issue, sadly. This book was really well written and sucked you right into Lorraine's world. This was my 1st book by Megan Church but will not be my last!
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applejacksbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0