A review by welkinvault
West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge

adventurous dark emotional informative inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Truly marvellous coming of age story, set in the 1930s depression era.  I was not expecting a story of two men travelling west with two giraffes to be so engrossing, so enthralling...  So many near disasters (two flat tires had my heart in my mouth, a sudden downpour was terrifying) and the social inequalities of the day (racial, gender & economic) are repeatedly witnessed or felt by the three main characters (five if you include the two giraffes).  
Vibrant and incredibly well written adventurous novel.  
Thoroughly recommended. 
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