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Amy Trueblood

Auteur de Nothing But Sky

2 oeuvres 50 utilisateurs 6 critiques

Œuvres de Amy Trueblood

Nothing But Sky (2018) 35 exemplaires
Across a Broken Shore (2019) 15 exemplaires

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I don't know what to say. This book was beautiful and awe-inspiring. With the main theme of reaching for your dreams and the expectations of others, this book will resonate with many.
The characters! They were amazing and developed extremely well. Their emotions come across on the page and so do their hopes and dreams.
I normally don't mention plot as much, but this one was very interesting. Across a Broken Shore is set during the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge. Another major part of the story is the introduction of women physicians. They and their struggles were portrayed very well.
Trigger warning: this is a book about medicine and some parts get a bit bloody. Nothing is graphic, but situations are described.
(I would also recommend you to go read Amy Trueblood's debut novel, Nothing but Sky.)
Rating; 5 Stars
Content: 2 Stars
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
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libraryofemma | 4 autres critiques | Oct 20, 2023 |
I really love this book. I was enthralled in the entire story line and never wanted to put it down. Willa I saw so much of myself as a daughter of immigrants in her though we are over 80 years apart in time. I was thinking nice no love scenario but then comes Sam I mean i think everyone deserves a good time so I guess its fine. I loved how I could feel and visualize the trauma within the family. There are various topics: education, roles of women & their rights, abortion, sex, culture, religion, addiction, poverty, I mean I see so much connection between that time period and now the only difference is the race & culture. I was sad to see some characters not make it. I was shocked by paddy but happy for him none the less. The entire MacCarthy family really have a lot to work through. Therapy and the medical treatment of all women. I have never wanted to be a doctor. I hope more good doctors like Winston exisit in the real world because with these laws set against so many and the divide in care its always needed. Thank you Amy Trueblood and really such an iconic name.… (plus d'informations)
 
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Lavender3 | 4 autres critiques | Dec 21, 2022 |
This is about as good as YA historical fiction can get. Granted, I've walked from Fisherman's Wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge, but the author's description makes that part of San Francisco come alive in the reader's mind. Great accuracy and detail, engaging characters and a storyline that easily pulls in readers. This deserves a place in many library collections.
 
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sennebec | 4 autres critiques | Dec 13, 2020 |
Willa MacCarthy is drawn to medicine. Despite the fact that her Irish-Catholic family expects her to become a nun, she finds a way to work secretly with Dr. Katherine Winston. Together, they work in a field hospital near the Golden Gate bridge, which is in the middle of construction. Torn between medicine and her family, Willa must make a choice.

I loved the setting of this book. Great Depression era San Francisco was a fascinating setting. I don't know that I've read any other books set here. Willa, although a bit whiny, was a good character, who showed tremendous growth throughout the book. Overall, well worth picking up.… (plus d'informations)
 
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JanaRose1 | 4 autres critiques | Mar 6, 2020 |

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Œuvres
2
Membres
50
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#316,248
Évaluation
4.1
Critiques
6
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