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A review by frog_punk
The Girls We Sent Away by Meagan Church
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A poignant read about the Baby Sweep Era that has encouraged me to seek out more books about this little-spoken, shameful part of American history. I felt so much anger and sadness for Lorraine and the girls in the maternity home.
4 stars because I felt the book would have been more impactful if we were given more of a POV from Lorraine's family and friends while she was away. I also would have appreciated more time with Lorraine after she came home, and learning how her life went beyond the immediate few days following her return.
4 stars because I felt the book would have been more impactful if we were given more of a POV from Lorraine's family and friends while she was away. I also would have appreciated more time with Lorraine after she came home, and learning how her life went beyond the immediate few days following her return.