bendercath 's review for:

The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue
4.25
challenging dark emotional informative sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Who could imagine that a novel that takes place in one room in a matter of a few days could be so compelling?!? I devoured this book, drawn in by the stories of the women who were saving and those being saved … or not : (

The audiobook was captivating and read beautifully. 

I learned a lot, especially that influenza is the Italian word meaning “the influence of the stars.”