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Orphan Train
by Christina Baker Kline
One-Sentence Summary: Two women, with seemingly nothing in common, strike up a friendship that will change both of their lives.
Time/Setting: Maine 2011, and flashbacks from 1929 to 1943 across the country
Review: I enjoyed this book for what it was, though I definitely don’t think it was worth all that hype. A lot of the incidents were extremely coincidental, there were a lot of stereotypes to go around, and the reason for Molly and Vivian being in each other’s lives was a bit unbelievable. I’m not going to lie: the ending pissed me off. It kind of just fell off, and the big plot twist was not cool. I didn’t hate it, but I didn’t love it. My opinion falls somewhere in the middle.
Favorite Character: I have no favorite.
Least Favorite Character: Vivian made me mad at the end. That’s all I’m gone say bout that.
Favorite Quote:
Recommend?: Probably; I think it will appeal to the general public.
Re-read?: Nope.
Time/Setting: Maine 2011, and flashbacks from 1929 to 1943 across the country
Review: I enjoyed this book for what it was, though I definitely don’t think it was worth all that hype. A lot of the incidents were extremely coincidental, there were a lot of stereotypes to go around, and the reason for Molly and Vivian being in each other’s lives was a bit unbelievable. I’m not going to lie: the ending pissed me off. It kind of just fell off, and the big plot twist was not cool. I didn’t hate it, but I didn’t love it. My opinion falls somewhere in the middle.
Favorite Character: I have no favorite.
Least Favorite Character: Vivian made me mad at the end. That’s all I’m gone say bout that.
Favorite Quote:
Spoiler
“Dutchy is talking to me through the piano, and, as in a dream, I understand his meaning. I have been so alone on this journey, cut off from my past. However hard I try, I will always feel alien and strange. And now I’ve stumbled on a fellow outsider, one who speaks my language without saying a word.” (p. 231)Recommend?: Probably; I think it will appeal to the general public.
Re-read?: Nope.