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A review by holly2kidsandtired
The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter by Hazel Gaynor
4.0
Grace loved caring for the lighthouse where she had grown up and she was fortunate to have a father who allowed her to work alongside him. George frustrated me. I don't like men without a backbone, who won't stand up to the expectations of life. I'll leave it at that. Matilda was a spitfire who didn't want to be sent away to live with a stranger and I adored how her relationship with Harriet blossomed. Harriet was awesome. Loved her.
I enjoyed the dual narratives between Grace in 1888 and Matilda and Harriet in 1938. The stories blended well seamlessly and I was not quite prepared for the ending.
Hazel has again captured the experiences of these people in a way that makes the reader sympathize with: the shame that comes from being pregnant out of wedlock; the frustrations of being a woman who is not recognized for her role in a profession that is deemed more suitable for a man; the desperation to survive a shipwreck during a storm at sea and the struggle of the people who rescue the survivors.
It's no secret that I absolutely relish stories about the strength of women, and these three women were resilient, brave, and strong. This isn't an inherently happy story, although the ending is satisfying, but the admiration you feel for these characters trumps any heartache.
I enjoyed the dual narratives between Grace in 1888 and Matilda and Harriet in 1938. The stories blended well seamlessly and I was not quite prepared for the ending.
Hazel has again captured the experiences of these people in a way that makes the reader sympathize with: the shame that comes from being pregnant out of wedlock; the frustrations of being a woman who is not recognized for her role in a profession that is deemed more suitable for a man; the desperation to survive a shipwreck during a storm at sea and the struggle of the people who rescue the survivors.
It's no secret that I absolutely relish stories about the strength of women, and these three women were resilient, brave, and strong. This isn't an inherently happy story, although the ending is satisfying, but the admiration you feel for these characters trumps any heartache.