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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
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
3.5 stars
This one started out really strong. It kept me intrigued, as does all ms Bev's writing thus far. Towards the end it started slowing down. I felt there were unnecessary filler plotlines, however, it does not takeaway from the beautiful story.
This book follows, Dr Viveca Lancester, who is one of few Black female physicians during 1876. She is offered a position as town doctor in an all black community known as Grayson Grove. There she meets, Nate Grayson, the town mayor who is unaware of her position as the town's new physician because she is a woman. She is met with resistance but as she starts proving her worth as a doctor, her relationship with Nate blooms as well.
I really enjoyed this. It had some interesting African American history which I was unfamiliar with, especially black female doctors and independent free black towns. Vivid was a strong and sensible heroine. She stood her ground especially when Nate had his standoffish moments. I do wish we got more of Nate’s story with his ex-wife, war and finding Majestic. I can't think of more to say but it was good! A few cons here and there but the good overshadows it.
This one started out really strong. It kept me intrigued, as does all ms Bev's writing thus far. Towards the end it started slowing down. I felt there were unnecessary filler plotlines, however, it does not takeaway from the beautiful story.
This book follows, Dr Viveca Lancester, who is one of few Black female physicians during 1876. She is offered a position as town doctor in an all black community known as Grayson Grove. There she meets, Nate Grayson, the town mayor who is unaware of her position as the town's new physician because she is a woman. She is met with resistance but as she starts proving her worth as a doctor, her relationship with Nate blooms as well.
I really enjoyed this. It had some interesting African American history which I was unfamiliar with, especially black female doctors and independent free black towns. Vivid was a strong and sensible heroine. She stood her ground especially when Nate had his standoffish moments. I do wish we got more of Nate’s story with his ex-wife, war and finding Majestic. I can't think of more to say but it was good! A few cons here and there but the good overshadows it.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Great historical fiction!
Set in the period following the American Civil War and Reconstruction Era, Viveca Lancaster is an educated Black woman trained as a physician and raised in the state of California. Frustrated by the lack of opportunities for her to practice medicine where she lives, she takes up the post of a Doctor in a small Black community in Michigan.
At first and with few supporters she finds herself either ignored by most who feel that 'Doctoring' is not a job for a woman or seen just as a potential wife by most of the men. But once she demonstrates her medical skills and through her stubbornness and determination, she wins over the community. At the same time she grows ever closer to the handsome community leader, Nate Grayson.
Vivid (the nickname by which Viveca is known) is not just a love story. The author, Beverly Jenkins, sprinkles snippets of actual US history throughout the novel. There is even a helpful list for further reading on historical figures from about the time story is set.
I found Vivid a very enjoyable read which gives the reader an insight into the lives of the African Americans in the years immediately following the end of slavery. This book would be one of my recommendations and I hope to read other novels by Beverly Jenkins.
Set in the period following the American Civil War and Reconstruction Era, Viveca Lancaster is an educated Black woman trained as a physician and raised in the state of California. Frustrated by the lack of opportunities for her to practice medicine where she lives, she takes up the post of a Doctor in a small Black community in Michigan.
At first and with few supporters she finds herself either ignored by most who feel that 'Doctoring' is not a job for a woman or seen just as a potential wife by most of the men. But once she demonstrates her medical skills and through her stubbornness and determination, she wins over the community. At the same time she grows ever closer to the handsome community leader, Nate Grayson.
Vivid (the nickname by which Viveca is known) is not just a love story. The author, Beverly Jenkins, sprinkles snippets of actual US history throughout the novel. There is even a helpful list for further reading on historical figures from about the time story is set.
I found Vivid a very enjoyable read which gives the reader an insight into the lives of the African Americans in the years immediately following the end of slavery. This book would be one of my recommendations and I hope to read other novels by Beverly Jenkins.
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
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:
No
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced