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A review by heidirgorecki
The Girls of Good Fortune by Kristina Mcmorris
informative
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Very informative, interesting and sad history of the late 1800s and the prejudice and violence against the Chinese in the US during the gold rush, the tunnels, and being shanghaied.
I had heard small bits about this time in history but knew very little about the landscape of how the Chinese were invited to work when they were needed but then retaliated against violently when greed came into play. I’d never heard of the massacres and murders described that Celia’s character bore witness to, and it’s a little incredible that that period of history isn’t known.
The story itself was a little slow at times, and Celia felt a little overly naive, but I liked the mystery and how the timeline hopping kept you in the dark about what ultimately led to Celia’s captivity in the tunnels. I thought that was done really well and had me invested in the story, trying to piece together possibilities.
Ultimately the ending surprised me, and I thought everything tied together well, while telling the history of the Chinese immigrants in Portland at the time. As sad as it was, I’m really glad to have learned about it.
Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book. All opinions are mine.
I had heard small bits about this time in history but knew very little about the landscape of how the Chinese were invited to work when they were needed but then retaliated against violently when greed came into play. I’d never heard of the massacres and murders described that Celia’s character bore witness to, and it’s a little incredible that that period of history isn’t known.
The story itself was a little slow at times, and Celia felt a little overly naive, but I liked the mystery and how the timeline hopping kept you in the dark about what ultimately led to Celia’s captivity in the tunnels. I thought that was done really well and had me invested in the story, trying to piece together possibilities.
Ultimately the ending surprised me, and I thought everything tied together well, while telling the history of the Chinese immigrants in Portland at the time. As sad as it was, I’m really glad to have learned about it.
Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book. All opinions are mine.