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A review by archerofpages
The Next Ship Home: A Novel of Ellis Island by Heather Webb
5.0
4.5 stars rounded to 5
This had me hooked early and it did not let me go.
Really eye opening read about immigration and Ellis Island. A place of hope for so many but the truth is quite sad.
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Webb focuses on the journey of 2 women. One whose family immigrated previously and one who just made the harrowing trip. Alma works at Ellis Island and has preconceived notions about the immigrants but meeting Francesca slowly changes those. Francesca is hoping for a new life in America but the reality is not as dreamy as she imagined.
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These two women are joined by Alma's German family, an upper class family where Francesca works, anarchy, ruthlessness, and love.
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Highly recommend for those who love histfic. It was mind opening for me about Ellis Island, this was the first book I have read about it and I will absolutely be seeking out more.
This had me hooked early and it did not let me go.
Really eye opening read about immigration and Ellis Island. A place of hope for so many but the truth is quite sad.
.
Webb focuses on the journey of 2 women. One whose family immigrated previously and one who just made the harrowing trip. Alma works at Ellis Island and has preconceived notions about the immigrants but meeting Francesca slowly changes those. Francesca is hoping for a new life in America but the reality is not as dreamy as she imagined.
.
These two women are joined by Alma's German family, an upper class family where Francesca works, anarchy, ruthlessness, and love.
.
Highly recommend for those who love histfic. It was mind opening for me about Ellis Island, this was the first book I have read about it and I will absolutely be seeking out more.