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A review by caitlinmchugh24
A Star for Mrs. Blake by April Smith
4.0
I was given a copy of this book as part of the First Reads program.
Although the story took a while to get started, it was an enjoyable read.
Sometimes, I felt that there was too much emphasis on outsiders to the Group A Gold Star Mothers, who are the core of the story. I did not like reading about Griffin Reed and Florence Dean Something, because I wanted to read about Cora Blake and the other war mothers.
However, I liked the writing and flow of the book. It also was detailed and overall, very realistic. I grew to really love the characters, and, their bonds and broken relationships were meaningful to me.
I wished there were more moments focusing on the women at the gravesides of their sons and afterward, since it felt rushed with the events that happened after.
One issue is that Cora's grandson Francois seems too perfect and I don't believe that 2 days is enough for her son to fall in love and, therefore, conceive a child.
Therefore, it gets 3.5 (but I had to round up to 4) stars out of 5 stars.
Although the story took a while to get started, it was an enjoyable read.
Sometimes, I felt that there was too much emphasis on outsiders to the Group A Gold Star Mothers, who are the core of the story. I did not like reading about Griffin Reed and Florence Dean Something, because I wanted to read about Cora Blake and the other war mothers.
However, I liked the writing and flow of the book. It also was detailed and overall, very realistic. I grew to really love the characters, and, their bonds and broken relationships were meaningful to me.
I wished there were more moments focusing on the women at the gravesides of their sons and afterward, since it felt rushed with the events that happened after.
One issue is that Cora's grandson Francois seems too perfect and I don't believe that 2 days is enough for her son to fall in love and, therefore, conceive a child.
Therefore, it gets 3.5 (but I had to round up to 4) stars out of 5 stars.