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A review by bibi003
The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue
4.0
I read the synopsis for this novel over and over as it came across different goodreads lists the past few years and I discarded it every time. War and pandemic are two topics I haven't been reading much of lately. I've preferred to escape into more fantastical worlds when I have the opportunity to read. BUT, it was picked for my book club so I borrowed it from the library and decided to give it a go.
And guess what? It was great. I was riveted by this small hospital ward and the people within it. It was not a pleasant book. Much of it was actually very distressing (hence my usual avoidance of the aforementioned topics). But I loved the characters and was delighted by the relationships they formed and was left feeling like I'd learned something. The character of Dr Lynn was especially interesting and I will make a point to watch the documentary film about her life because she seems like an incredible woman.
And guess what? It was great. I was riveted by this small hospital ward and the people within it. It was not a pleasant book. Much of it was actually very distressing (hence my usual avoidance of the aforementioned topics). But I loved the characters and was delighted by the relationships they formed and was left feeling like I'd learned something. The character of Dr Lynn was especially interesting and I will make a point to watch the documentary film about her life because she seems like an incredible woman.