A review by passionatereader78
Sisters of the Great War by Suzanne Feldman

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring tense 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? Yes

5.0

This is an inspirational read. It will evoke many emotions. I love the writing style.  I love that the chapters rotate between the sisters and you experience the war from both of their points of view. The sisters are inspiring in this book. Ruth wants to be a doctor but her father has repeatedly told her women are nurses and men are doctors. Elise is a great mechanic even if she is only allowed to work on her father's car. When John a family friend stops by on his way to deploy to France he enlightens Ruth. He tells her medical schools are accepting women to be trained to become doctors. Elise and Ruth's father becomes enraged at Ruth's ambition. The sisters decide to join John in France and help with the war efforts.  Ruth believes she will be accepted to medical school if she can gain some experience in the war. Elise can be an ambulance driver and mechanic. The sisters believe they will be together and can protect each other.  They don't realize how much destruction and pain the war will bring. 
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