biblioseph 's review for:

My Name Is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira

4.0

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Received from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. Mary Sutter is a heroine worthy of Willa Cather, reminding me especially of the rural story, O Pioneers. To those who say she is cold, I found her staunch and distant, steely traits many women who stride ahead of progress have has to adopt. Mary was deeply sympathetic, and even the brief glimpses of her family members were enough for me to see them as Mary saw them. The most impactful and emotional moment for me was Mary's final trip home, and her greeting to her mother.

Brava, Robin. A stunning debut.

I am on the verge of giving this book 5 stars.