The reader gets a good sense of the different social classes of this time, the hardships of racial discrimination, toxic masculinity, and other societal norms. This is the fourth book I’ve read by Moyes, after reading the Me Before You series, and it is without a doubt my favorite. In reality, it expanded the imagination and brought life to the children living in those homes, and even brought a dying man joy in his final moments.Īlthough I do not know how historically accurate this novel is, from the content alone it seems to be impeccably researched and sheds light on an era that not many know of. In doing so, comes with the arrogance of those who are well off, showing the common saying of “knowledge is power” but showing fear of those “lesser” in society obtaining it. The reason for the packhorse library was to increase the literacy of the outskirts folk who didn’t have the means of money to get any form of education. You can sense the tension that men have, and how afraid they are of losing control over women. This book leads an entire narrative of fierce women with other characters like Beth, Sonia, and Izzy. Although she has her own struggles and shortcomings with her own vision of love, Marge becomes a stronghold for Alice when it comes to establishing a solid relationship with someone in an unfamiliar place (along with showing her some new tricks in giving her a sexy book to please her husband). The journey of this book would not be possible without the powerful initiative of Margaret O’Hare, who is the town’s outcast due to her family ties but is the most independent badass of a character I have seen in a long time. Despite the great opposition at home, this experience unfolds a journey of friendships, adventure, newfound love, appreciation, empathy, and self-discovery. She takes the extraordinary step of volunteering for Eleanor Roosevelt’s production of traveling libraries. Wright is a depiction of what many women may have felt during this time period for being a bit more on the progressive side and is constantly contained by both her husband and father-in-law. The main character and English woman Alice Wright finds herself marrying the high society established Bennet Van Cleve, but finds herself in a loveless marriage with very little control over her own life. The fictional novel focuses on an account of the Kentuck Packhorse Librarians, which I personally was not aware of before reading this novel. This brilliant historical romance drama is set during the Depression Era in the US. Which is why finding a little joy when you can is important.” Jojo Moyes, The Giver of Stars.
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