kmw2017 's review for:

White Houses by Amy Bloom

3.0

challenging informative reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

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I enjoy historical fiction.  I also like reading about strong empowered women.  I found exploring the relationship from Lorena Hickock's view point intriguing.  (Given the time frame and Eleanor Roosevelt's status, I doubt you will ever get a true take on her inner life.)  As has been noted, this is novel.  It's a version of what might have happened.  I think I would have preferred it more if it were a memoir, but I liked the exploration.  I found it very contemplative.   Not my favorite read, but enjoyable enough.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content