The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
In The Giver of Stars, five extraordinary women embark on a remarkable journey through the mountains of Depression-era Kentucky and beyond. Alice Wright, hoping to escape her stifling life in England, marries Bennett Van Cleve, an American, only to find small-town Kentucky just as claustrophobic, especially living with her overbearing father-in-law.
The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
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When Eleanor Roosevelt’s new travelling library calls for a team of women to deliver books, Alice eagerly signs up. Margery, a self-sufficient and smart-talking woman, becomes Alice’s greatest ally as they join three other remarkable women, known as the Packhorse Librarians of Kentucky.
Their journey becomes an unforgettable drama of loyalty, justice, humanity, and passion. Refusing to be cowed by men or convention, these heroic women brave all kinds of dangers in a breathtakingly beautiful but brutal landscape to deliver books and arm people with facts that can change their lives.
Based on a true story rooted in America’s past, The Giver of Stars is an epic novel about women’s friendship, true love, and the consequences of reaching beyond our grasp for the great beyond. This richly rewarding novel is both heart-wrenching and heartwarming and is sure to become a modern classic.
The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes is a captivating novel that tells the story of a group of remarkable women who become known as the Packhorse Librarians of Kentucky during the Great Depression. The book brings to life the struggles and triumphs of these women as they navigate the challenging terrain of rural Kentucky to deliver books to people who have never had access to them.
The women are led by Margery, a strong and independent woman who becomes Alice Wright’s greatest ally. Alice, who has recently married and moved to Kentucky from England, is looking for an escape from her stifling life. The group is joined by three other women, each with their own unique background and story to tell.
While the subject matter is fascinating, the characterizations in the book are somewhat uneven. The main female characters are well-developed and believable, but some of the secondary characters, particularly the male characters, are not as fully fleshed out. Despite this, the book remains a captivating read and provides a glimpse into the lives of women who refused to be held back by the societal constraints of their time.
