Scan barcode
acrowder's review
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
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? Yes
3.5
ncronauer's review
challenging
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
curlyfry6's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lakamionka's review
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy and Medical trauma
Minor: Rape
jryberg's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
bargainsleuth's review
3.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for a copy of this book. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I've read several books on the Baby Scoop era already, and maybe that's what keeps me from rating this book more highly. If you haven't read anything on the subject, then you may enjoy this book more than I did. It was good, not great.
What we as women have had to put up with because we're the ones who get pregnant is just insane, with little or no consequences for the men involved. This book does a good job of showing society's hypocrisy. And what the unwed mothers went through at these institutions should be taught to every female because sometimes it feels like our country is heading backwards to this era again.
I felt this book was good overall, but a bit long-winded. If it were more tightly written, I might have rated it higher. Some parts just seemed to drag for me, which leads to my overall enjoyment of the book.
I've read several books on the Baby Scoop era already, and maybe that's what keeps me from rating this book more highly. If you haven't read anything on the subject, then you may enjoy this book more than I did. It was good, not great.
What we as women have had to put up with because we're the ones who get pregnant is just insane, with little or no consequences for the men involved. This book does a good job of showing society's hypocrisy. And what the unwed mothers went through at these institutions should be taught to every female because sometimes it feels like our country is heading backwards to this era again.
I felt this book was good overall, but a bit long-winded. If it were more tightly written, I might have rated it higher. Some parts just seemed to drag for me, which leads to my overall enjoyment of the book.
angelaptrice's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
soapiecb's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
lbarnhill3's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book absolutely tore my heart open! My mother gave birth to me during her senior year of high school and was briefly sent to a maternity home, so Lorraine really made me think of my mother.
I’m not typically a historical fiction reader, but this was so well written. The story sucked me in quickly and kept me engaged. I found myself so angry with some of the characters. I cussed Clint FREQUENTLY. I wish we got to know more about the other girls as I absolutely fell in love with Denise & Mirabelle.
My only complaint, and it’s a little petty & insignificant, was Lorraine’s high school. As a Charlotte area native, it irked me so much to read “Mecklenburg High School” knowing that South Mecklenburg, East Mecklenburg, West Mecklenburg & North Mecklenburg high schools were all schools in 1964. My mind wanted to give a more precise location. Ultimately I decided she went to East Meck because she mentioned Matthews, NC later in the book.
I’m not typically a historical fiction reader, but this was so well written. The story sucked me in quickly and kept me engaged. I found myself so angry with some of the characters. I cussed Clint FREQUENTLY. I wish we got to know more about the other girls as I absolutely fell in love with Denise & Mirabelle.
My only complaint, and it’s a little petty & insignificant, was Lorraine’s high school. As a Charlotte area native, it irked me so much to read “Mecklenburg High School” knowing that South Mecklenburg, East Mecklenburg, West Mecklenburg & North Mecklenburg high schools were all schools in 1964. My mind wanted to give a more precise location. Ultimately I decided she went to East Meck because she mentioned Matthews, NC later in the book.
royane26's review
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0