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A review by mylifeasjordanreads
Women of the Post by Joshunda Sanders
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I loved this book! I had never head about this group of women before, and I am excited to dive into my own research. The author gave a lot of great resources to start with in her author's note.
This book starts by following Judy Washington in New York City. Her and her mother are doing back breaking labor for little to NO pay. Judy gets the chance to join the army, and she takes it with huge excitement about what she can learn about the world and what opportunities this could open up. All while this is happening, Judy's husband is also fighting in the war, but he has been too busy to write back to her. There are other great characters too, but Judy is my favorite! I loved reading about the relationship between her and her mother and I cried at almost every letter sent between the two of them. I will definitely be thinking about their relationship and their history for a long time. Now I'm going to watch the Six Triple Eight film!
Characters - 9.5/10 The relationships that developed between everybody over time, just really sets us all up to be emotionally connected to each one!
Atmosphere - 9.5/10 There were so many moments where I could feel and see and smell the scenes.
This book starts by following Judy Washington in New York City. Her and her mother are doing back breaking labor for little to NO pay. Judy gets the chance to join the army, and she takes it with huge excitement about what she can learn about the world and what opportunities this could open up. All while this is happening, Judy's husband is also fighting in the war, but he has been too busy to write back to her. There are other great characters too, but Judy is my favorite! I loved reading about the relationship between her and her mother and I cried at almost every letter sent between the two of them. I will definitely be thinking about their relationship and their history for a long time. Now I'm going to watch the Six Triple Eight film!
Characters - 9.5/10 The relationships that developed between everybody over time, just really sets us all up to be emotionally connected to each one!
Atmosphere - 9.5/10 There were so many moments where I could feel and see and smell the scenes.
Writing - 9/10 Sometimes this can go hand in hand with atmosphere. The writing created very vivid scenes for me. On top of that, the dialogue and the letters were amazing!
Plot - 8/10 I loved getting to see the stories and lives of these women. I never would have known about this group of women without this book, and I appreciate what I have learned from it. As far as fiction goes, I think there could have been a few more exciting moments, but still overall I enjoyed the plot.
Intrigue - 8.5/10 I did find myself thinking about this book a lot when I wasn't reading it. I didn't find the book to be super bingeable or anything which is fine.
Logic - 10/10 I trust that this was very well researched, and I love that the author specified what things were based off of and what she completely made up in her author's note. The characters acted logically as well.
Enjoyment - 9/10 I just really, really liked this book. :)
Plot - 8/10 I loved getting to see the stories and lives of these women. I never would have known about this group of women without this book, and I appreciate what I have learned from it. As far as fiction goes, I think there could have been a few more exciting moments, but still overall I enjoyed the plot.
Intrigue - 8.5/10 I did find myself thinking about this book a lot when I wasn't reading it. I didn't find the book to be super bingeable or anything which is fine.
Logic - 10/10 I trust that this was very well researched, and I love that the author specified what things were based off of and what she completely made up in her author's note. The characters acted logically as well.
Enjoyment - 9/10 I just really, really liked this book. :)