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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
I don't mind books that time switch, but this one was a bit too disjointed. I felt like it took too long to get to the point and if I was someone who quit books when they are slow, I definitely would have quit this one. It is an interesting concept, and it made me feel pretty terrible thinking about all of the families that have been ripped apart and the people whose lives ended far too soon due to the cruelties of slavery. However, I bet there are better books out there to describe the horrors and incredible pain.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Very enjoyable historical fiction.
Listened to it as an audiobook.
Listened to it as an audiobook.
Perfect
Beautiful storytelling, sensitive and deep. Could have easily become predictable and cliche, but Wingate took the extra care to give her characters substance, dimension and complexity.
Beautiful storytelling, sensitive and deep. Could have easily become predictable and cliche, but Wingate took the extra care to give her characters substance, dimension and complexity.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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:
Complicated
emotional
inspiring
sad
I love learning something new while reading historical fiction. I'd never heard of the Lost Friends newspaper column published in the Southwestern Christian Advocate, which sought to bring together families torn apart by slavery.
This dual time-line, post Civil War novel tells the story of one family in Louisiana and how slavery, separation and lies affected them both past and present.
I was enthralled while listening to the audio edition.
This dual time-line, post Civil War novel tells the story of one family in Louisiana and how slavery, separation and lies affected them both past and present.
I was enthralled while listening to the audio edition.
I finished this book 3 days ago, and it is still stuck in my head!
While I know writers have a whole purpose with their order of events in books, I truly wish that the ending had been put earlier, so I would have liked Benny more. I found my person and would love to have known about hers earlier. #lisawingate
While I know writers have a whole purpose with their order of events in books, I truly wish that the ending had been put earlier, so I would have liked Benny more. I found my person and would love to have known about hers earlier. #lisawingate
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced