Genre: Historical Fiction

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

July 6, 2024 Whitney Review 0 Comments
The Help by Kathryn Stockett

Why I Read it I have always like the film adaptation of The Help but of course had never read the book. When I found it in a little library I knew I had to give it a try. The Narrators Despite have a physical copy I also checked out an audio version from the […]

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The Women in the Castle

January 2, 2019 Whitney Review 1 Comment
The Women in the Castle

Marianne Marianne was a strong character who wanted to take charge not only of difficult situations but also the lives of everyone living in the castle. I went back and forth on my feelings on her but eventually settled on well-meaning bitch. This was mainly because she pretty much wrote people off if they did […]

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Cane River

December 28, 2018 Whitney Review 1 Comment
Cane River

Quick Thoughts & Quotes I cannot say enough good things about Cane River.  I reread it about every ten years and each time I am blown away.  The hardship these women go through is simply heartbreaking, it leaves you with all the feels and I always end up crying at least once.  The novel is […]

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Circling the Sun by Paula McLain

September 15, 2017 Whitney Review 0 Comments
Circling the Sun by Paula McLain

In Circling the Sun I was expecting more Meryl than Beryl. Perhaps this was due to the mention of Karen Blixen. Instead, I received a mix of Out of Africa and Seabiscuit. I thought the focus on Beryl’s love of horses was interesting and was glad that it did not deviate too far into her […]

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The Vatican Princess by C.W. Gortner

August 26, 2017 Whitney Review 0 Comments
The Vatican Princess by  C.W. Gortner

First Impressions: The Vatican Princess by C.W. Gortner is an intriguing narrative of the Borgias.  There is drama, backstabbing and poison all tied up in one neat package.  I was immediately entranced. What I Liked: The pacing of the novel was fantastic. I was on the edge of my seat waiting upon the next conniving […]

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The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

August 18, 2017 Whitney Review 4 Comments
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead held great promise. The novel had an interesting idea of the Underground Railroad being an actual railroad, unfortunately, that is where it ends. The Underground Railroad was an undeveloped idea that never turns from a cocoon into a butterfly. The characters were rather dull and, despite all they had […]

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Can’t Wait Wednesday #11

Can’t Wait Wednesday #11

Can’t Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to spotlight and talk about the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. This week I can’t wait for Why I’m Waiting Despite the fact that I still have Burial Rites on […]

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Can’t Wait Wednesday #8

Can’t Wait Wednesday #8

Can’t Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to spotlight and talk about the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. This week I can’t wait for Why I’m Waiting I’ve always been a fan of true crime so to […]

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Can’t Wait Wednesday #7

Can’t Wait Wednesday #7

Can’t Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to spotlight and talk about the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine. This week I can’t […]

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