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tchallis35 's review for:

The Hired Girl by Laura Amy Schlitz
5.0

I loved this book and the protagonist, Janet (Joan). I loved her excitement about learning and reading - especially her love of Jane Eyre, which I share. Her romantic and hyperbolic thoughts and actions seemed so understandable and real.

There were some aspects of the book that I found just a shade too unrealistic - but those things were far outweighed by the wonderful qualities. I found myself listening at every possible moment (I thought the narrator captured the protagonist’s voice perfectly). I was looking for a lovely little story to entertain and touch my heart. This book hit the spot!