A review by ernis
The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective tense medium-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

5.0

A well-written story about a minority experience in the South in the 1800s. I wasn't sure how I'd feel about Jo, if the story was going to be focused on how people dressed etc, but those things were just background elements for a great novel. Certainly makes you think about the freedoms and privileges we have in North America today that were so hard fought for by the people in Jo's time. I loved Jo, she was a brave and loyal character whose love for others shone through. 
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