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Pros
The story is told from the pov of 3 woman, during the civil war. They live in fear of lebaron, an abusive overseer who tracks their every move. This is one of the best i have read about slavery & the civil war. I live near gettysburg and it is suc... Read More
Sunflower sisters is the third book in the lilac girls trilogy. It tells the story of caroline ferriday's ancestor georgeanna georgey woolsey. I recommend all three books but lilac girls is my fav.
This story is a vivid recounting of the civil war era, capturing the experiences of women in very different positions. As these three women struggle to survive and deal with the harsh realities of war, we see their true character. The story brings tog... Read More
It has elements of suspense, tension, drama, sadness and a little romance. None of the characters are one-dimensional; even the antagonist plantation owner has her flaws and at times you might sympathize with.
Do yourself a favor and read this astounding book. This book is part of the ๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐พ๐ง๐ฟ trilogy. It is a hefty read, but definitely a worthwhile read.
Cons
But georgie's point of view was soooo boring and could have been cut completely from the story. It reads more like a harlequin romance novel.
Highlights
Quality
Imo as testament to the quality of plot and depth of characters
As these three women struggle to survive and deal with the harsh realities of war we see their true character
One minute iโm hopeful and the next iโm shattered
๐ผ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐๐๐๐ฎ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐ค๐ฃ is left behind to run peeler plantation when her husband joins the union army and her cherished brother enlists ... Read More
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Georgie is an abolitionist from new york who serves as a nurse for the union
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Shipping
Iโve never read a book so fast in my life
Competitiveness
Each chapter leaves you wanting more and before you know if youโve plowed through over 500 pages
I received an earc from the publisher via netgalley this is my honest review
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There are so many minor characters its hard to keep them straight
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The story line is good and seems mostly believable except for the just in the nick of time end
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But not fot the faint hearted
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Georgy is a talented nurse yet she has been continually brushed aside for lesser trained even drunk men
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Please donโt pass over the authorโs notes as martha hall kelly explains the very woolsey letters from which she based much of this book
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They reside in new york city and they make every effort to support the union troops and abolish slavery
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She is ultimately a cruel and selfish woman
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Set against their goodness is the selfish vileness of anne may
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