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A review by ers407
Vera by Carol Edgarian
5.0
What a pleasure to read! Many thanks to NetGalley and Scribnerbooks for the opportunity to read and review this novel. This is my first read by author Carol Edgarian but it will not be the last.
Our novel centers on the hero Vera Johnson and her life in the early 1900’s. Vera is a scrappy survivor who I instantly began rooting for. At just 15 years old, Vera survives the unimaginable, the great San Francisco earthquake and must learn to rebuild her life. An amazing cast of characters, of whom Dr. Sugarman was by far my favorite, supports Vera.
The main theme running through the work was Vera’s desire to be seen, heard and loved. Growing up with her foster family and all but abandoned by her mother Rose, SF’s more reputable madam, Vera struggles to find her place and purpose. There were two scenes, one with Morie in her room one night, and another with Rose in Part 3 that ripped my heart apart.
I highly recommend this book.
Our novel centers on the hero Vera Johnson and her life in the early 1900’s. Vera is a scrappy survivor who I instantly began rooting for. At just 15 years old, Vera survives the unimaginable, the great San Francisco earthquake and must learn to rebuild her life. An amazing cast of characters, of whom Dr. Sugarman was by far my favorite, supports Vera.
The main theme running through the work was Vera’s desire to be seen, heard and loved. Growing up with her foster family and all but abandoned by her mother Rose, SF’s more reputable madam, Vera struggles to find her place and purpose. There were two scenes, one with Morie in her room one night, and another with Rose in Part 3 that ripped my heart apart.
I highly recommend this book.