Book Review Giver Of Stars

In the giver of stars moyes introduces us to the pack horse library project one of fdr s programs to provide employment and.

Book review giver of stars. Though the giver of stars falls victim to a formulaic plot the compelling characters and heartwarming tone make for a captivating read. Jojo moyes penguin 20 pp400. The giver of stars.

In addition book woman is a more engaging story than giver of stars. All five women but especially alice and margery are written with such depth that readers may wish they too could join this tight circle of remarkable women. But to get the idea a historical prelude is helpful.

In 1930s kentucky alice wright marries an american to escape her claustrophobic english family only to find herself stuck with an inattentive. The women are all vastly different but the way they come together. A heartwarming page turner the giver of stars is certain to be moyes next bestseller and should not be missed.

It also deals with rascism. I always enjoy reading novels by jojo moyes. The giver of stars is a historical fiction story about the packhorse librarians of kentucky a group of 5 women who travel through a large region of the mountainous state delivering books to rural residents through a program inspired by eleanor roosevelt.

Moyes has written unforgettable characters who come alive on the page. Review of the giver of stars by jojo moyes. British author jojo moyes latest novel the giver of stars is one of those rare examples where fiction communicates very human truths that historical facts alone can t express.

It is unfortunate that richardson s book did not receive the same acceptance as moyes but if you are going to read one read book woman. Book woman does a far better job of capturing the appalachian narrative. The giver of stars by jojo moyes is the unforgettable story of a group of women that become the packhorse librarians of kentucky.