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A review by lbarnhill3
The Girls We Sent Away: A Novel by Meagan Church
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book absolutely tore my heart open! My mother gave birth to me during her senior year of high school and was briefly sent to a maternity home, so Lorraine really made me think of my mother.
I’m not typically a historical fiction reader, but this was so well written. The story sucked me in quickly and kept me engaged. I found myself so angry with some of the characters. I cussed Clint FREQUENTLY. I wish we got to know more about the other girls as I absolutely fell in love with Denise & Mirabelle.
My only complaint, and it’s a little petty & insignificant, was Lorraine’s high school. As a Charlotte area native, it irked me so much to read “Mecklenburg High School” knowing that South Mecklenburg, East Mecklenburg, West Mecklenburg & North Mecklenburg high schools were all schools in 1964. My mind wanted to give a more precise location. Ultimately I decided she went to East Meck because she mentioned Matthews, NC later in the book.
I’m not typically a historical fiction reader, but this was so well written. The story sucked me in quickly and kept me engaged. I found myself so angry with some of the characters. I cussed Clint FREQUENTLY. I wish we got to know more about the other girls as I absolutely fell in love with Denise & Mirabelle.
My only complaint, and it’s a little petty & insignificant, was Lorraine’s high school. As a Charlotte area native, it irked me so much to read “Mecklenburg High School” knowing that South Mecklenburg, East Mecklenburg, West Mecklenburg & North Mecklenburg high schools were all schools in 1964. My mind wanted to give a more precise location. Ultimately I decided she went to East Meck because she mentioned Matthews, NC later in the book.